This article provides step-by-step instructions to check your system requirements and set up your MindTap access.

Before accessing MindTap, check the system requirements to ensure your computer can run Mindtap. 


Next, you will need to run this system check to ensure your computer is optimized to use MindTap in terms of Browser, JavaScript, Cookies, Flash, and Popups. 

  • If you get all checks, then you are good to go and can skip to Step 5. 
  • If you get a red exclamation point (!) for any particular area you will need to correct the issue, for directions proceed to step 3.

Before accessing MindTap, you will need to correct the area of the systems check where you got a red exclamation point (!). Follow these step-by-step directions on adjusting and correcting your issue.

***NOTE - If Pop-Ups were your only issue, you may refer to this link specifically to resolve popup issues.


After correcting your issue, rerun the systems check again to make sure you get all checks. If so, then you are good to proceed to Step 5.


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