How to start an Individual Subscription
The Merge EDU Platform is used in classrooms and schools around the world, but individuals can also purchase a subscription for Merge EDU apps to use at home.
Individual subscriptions to Merge EDU give full access to the app content in all 3 Merge EDU apps, but they don’t unlock the ability to create and manage classes and students. If you are interested in the classroom resources, we recommend purchasing a Merge EDU Platform subscription instead.
In this article, we will show you how to start an individual subscription in two ways:
- If you do not yet have a Merge EDU account
- If you already have a Merge EDU account
Follow these directions if you need to sign up for a Merge EDU account:
1) Download a Merge EDU app
To create an account, you'll need to download one of the apps. We recommend downloading all of them, since unlocking an individual subscription will give you access to all three.
Merge Object Viewer:
Apple App Store for iOS | Google Play Store for Android or Chromebook | Windows Store
Merge Explorer:
Apple App Store for iOS | Google Play Store for Android or Chromebook | Windows Store
Merge HoloGlobe:
Apple App Store for iOS | Google Play Store for Android or Chromebook | Windows Store
To learn more about the apps, you can check out our Downloading Merge EDU Apps help article.
2) Open a Merge EDU app, then tap "Sign up for a Merge EDU Account"
3) Select "Continue Without a Join Code"
4) Choose Your Role
5) Use a SSO tool like Google to create your account, or optionally create a username/password
6) Tell us a bit about yourself
7) Press "Finish" and wait a moment while you go back to the app. You now have a Merge EDU account!
8) Almost Done! Now tap "Subscribe" to unlock the subscription.
9) Choose "Individual" as your option
If you are interested in unlocking a school subscription type, please reach out to sales@mergeedu.com and let us know!
10) Choose monthly or annually
Individual purchases are handled through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (depending on your device), and you will be charged through that account.
If you have any issues with your subscription, please contact us at support@mergeedu.com and we will be happy to help!
Follow these directions if you already have a Merge EDU account:
1) Open any Merge EDU app and sign in
If you need to download a Merge EDU app, find links here: Downloading Merge EDU Apps. If you haven't signed up for a Merge EDU account yet, follow the directions in the section above.
2) Open any Merge EDU app and select "Sign In"
Enter your username and password, or use the SSO tool you used when you first created your Merge EDU account.
3) After signing in, tap "Subscribe"
3) Choose the option that works best for you
Individual purchases are handled through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (depending on your device), and you will be charged through that account.
If you have any issues with your subscription, please contact us at support@mergeedu.com and we will be happy to help!
Now that you have a subscription to the Merge EDU apps, it’s time to explore hands-on science simulations or digital teaching aids!
Check out the help articles below for getting started tips:
Using Science Simulations in Merge Explorer
Using Digital Teaching Aids in Object Viewer
Using Globe Activities in HoloGlobe