Unlocking a Merge Educator Free Trial  

We’re so excited you’ve decided to unlock a Merge Educator Free Trial! 

Your free trial provides access to over 1,000 hands-on digital objects, over 100 interactive science simulations, and the Merge EDU Dashboard where you’ll find helpful resources like activity plans, STEM projects, and more. 

The Educator Free Trial does not allow you to add student accounts. 

However, you can sign in on up to 3 devices simultaneously with your educator free trial. If you would like a School Free Trial to add student accounts, email learnmore@mergeedu.com so we can help.

Note: If you are not an educator, be sure to unlock an individual free trial instead. You will need to have a valid education email address to unlock the educator trial.

So how do you get started? In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to be successful with your Merge Educator Free Trial. Just follow the steps below:

• Start your Free Trial
• Activate your Merge EDU account
• Download Apps and Access Dashboard
• Sign-in to Unlock Content
• Get a Merge Cube
• Manage your Subscription
  
   

Step 1. Start your Educator Free Trial

Note - this is a 14-day free trial. A credit card is NOT required.

Follow these steps to get started with a free trial:

1. Visit MergeEDU.com and tap Try Merge EDU.
2. Then select Continue as an Educator.
3. Enter your school or organization email address, or use your preferred SSO tool. Note: Using a school or organization email address is required for the Educator trial.
4. Provide your First Name, Last Name, Role, then select from the options that best describes you.
5. If you entered an email address instead of using an SSO tool, please Create your Password. It needs to be at least 8 characters.
6. Enter your School Name and District Name or select from the dropdown menu.
7. Almost done! Please tell us how you plan to use Merge EDU, then select Create Educator Account.
8. If your email address requires verification, you can select "Request manual verification." You will receive an email from our support team within 24 hours. If you feel you have received this message in error, email support@mergeedu.com.
9. Congratulations, you’re all set! You will be redirected to the Web Dashboard where you can upload 3D objects, find helpful resources, and manage your account.

Step 2. Activate your Merge EDU account

Once you have unlocked the Educator Free Trial, you will need to activate your account.
You will receive an automatic email from Merge EDU Support, support@mergeedu.com, entitled “Activate your Merge Account”. This email will include a verification link. Be sure to tap the link to verify your account.
Note: If you don’t see this email in your inbox, be sure to check your spam folder. You can also contact support@mergeedu.com for assistance.

Step 3. Download Apps + Access Dashboard

Download the Merge EDU apps found here: https://support.mergeedu.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052929752-Downloading-Merge-EDU-Apps.

To access the Dashboard where you can upload objects, find activity plans and STEM projects, and more, visit www.dashboard.mergeedu.com.

Step 4. Sign-in to Unlock Content

To unlock all the content in the Merge EDU Apps and Dashboard, you will need to sign in with the Merge account you created earlier by entering your email and password. 

You can also sign in with SSO (single sign on) if the email you used to create your Merge account is also connected to one of the SSO we support: Microsoft, Google, Classlink, Clever, or Apple. 

1. Sign in to Merge EDU apps to unlock the content in these apps.
2. Sign in to the Merge Dashboard to access resources like Activity Plans, STEM Projects and more. 

Step 5. Get a Merge Cube

If you don’t already have a Merge Cube, you’ll need to get one to experience holding and interacting with digital 3D objects. 

You can either order a Merge Cube on Amazon or print a Merge Paper Cube for free.

Step 6. Manage your Subscription

Visit https://mergeedu.com/subscription to manage your subscription. Ensure you are signed in. Here you can see your subscription details, purchase a subscription, cancel your subscription, and more. 

Now you’re ready to explore! During your free trial, be sure to do all the things on the Getting Started Checklist. Happy exploring!