Getting Started MindTap Student Help If this is your first time using MindTap, learn how to sign in, enroll in your course, and complete assignments. Video Create an AccountCreate a Cengage account to access your products. Sign InSign in to your Cengage account to access your course materials. Purchase AccessPurchase access to your course materials online. Contact your instructor for help purchasing your access code. Get to Know MindTapExplore the MindTap user interface. Complete ActivitiesPractice what you learn with MindTap activities. Each answer to a question is called an attempt. Some activities give you multiple attempts to answer correctly.