Using Your Subscription
Will my subscription activate when I purchase it, or can I activate it at a later time?
A retail subscriber will have one year following subscription purchase in which to activate their subscription. Retail subscriptions will self-activate if not activated within 365 days of purchase*.
Institutional subscribers are provided access to a subscription for a set period of time, as determined in agreement with the purchasing institution. Activation date for institutional subscriptions is not dependent upon action by the member.
*The activation window for certain retail subscriptions may exceed one year.
I accidentally logged in and activated my subscription, but I’m not ready to begin using it yet. Can this be fixed?
A subscription that has been activated and not used can be reset, given the request is made by the subscriber within 30 days of purchase. Subscriptions that show usage history cannot be reset.
Can I pause my subscription and resume it later?
No, there is no way to pause or split a subscription.
Can I delete a test?
Members are limited to deleting three tests per subscription, if the test(s) contain questions that have been answered. We do not limit the number of test deletions on tests that contain no answered questions.
This function is intended to be used as a means of purging invalid tests that result in skewed statistics. The limitation is set to ensure accuracy of the statistics that we provide. Deleted tests do not factor into any statistics, and questions from deleted tests are returned to a members question pool.
To delete a test, click the three dot vertical menu that displays in the top right corner of a test card, and select “Delete”. A pop up notice will advise of how many deletions you have remaining in your subscription. To confirm your choice, you will click “Delete” a second time from within the pop up, and the test will then be removed.
Please note that you will not have the ability to delete any assessments or assigned quizzes.
Can I completely ‘Reset’ my Subscription?
TrueLearn does not allow for full subscription resets, however, members can reset the status of their questions back to “new” at any time. In the “Question State” box on the test creation page, you will see a button to “Reset All Questions to New”.
Resetting questions to new will not impact any previously taken tests, quizzes, or assessments, and all statistics will be preserved. Please note that the action of resetting questions is irreversible. To ensure you are getting through all of the questions in your subscription, we recommend not using this function until all questions have been taken at least once.
My institution assigned me an ‘Assessment Exam’ or a ‘Quiz’. How do I access this?
Assigned Assessments and Quizzes can be found under their respective tabs within your “Assignments” table. Active assignments will be indicated by a red number beside the title of these tabs.
Extensions or other adjustments to institutional assignments must be approved by your institution. If an extension or other adjustment is needed, please contact your program administrator with your request. TrueLearn Customer Support is not permitted to make adjustments on institutional assignments without proper approval from your program.
Can I add a time modifier/multiplier on the assessment that I purchased?
If you have purchased an assessment, and have a time modifier/multiplier that has been approved for your exam, this can be added to your assessment by our support team prior to beginning the assessment. Please message support, providing the email address associated with your subscription, as well as the time modifier/multiplier that has been approved for your exam.
I think there is an error or something unclear about a question. Who should I contact?
Using the ‘Feedback’ functionality that is built into our Test-Taking and Test-Review interface, members can notify our Editorial staff of any errors they encounter. While we cannot guarantee an individualized response to every piece of feedback that we receive, user-submitted feedback plays a major role in the ongoing improvement of our products. A history of feedback that is submitted can be viewed under the “Messages” tab, which can be found in the member’s account settings.
How many times can I take each question in a SmartBank?
While there is no maximum number of times that a member can take a single question in a SmartBank, members are capped at taking a total of three times the number of guaranteed questions in a subscription.* For example, if a SmartBank is guaranteed to include 1,000 questions, a member will be able to take a maximum of 3,000 questions before reaching the question cap. Once a member has reached the question cap for their subscription, they will be unable to create further tests, however, will be able to continue reviewing any previously taken questions throughout the duration of their subscription.
An ongoing alert will display on the test creation page once a member reaches the halfway point of meeting their question cap.
*There is a small cushion to accommodate for any questions that may exceed the guaranteed number of questions in a subscription. Once an assessment has been completed, and results have been released, the question cap on a subscription will increase in consideration of the additional questions that are added.
Can I share a subscription with my friends?
What is the difference between timed, untimed, and tutor mode?
Tests created in timed mode will run on a timer, allowing learners the same amount of time per question as they would have on their actual exam. After completing a timed test, a learner will have the ability to review all of their questions, with a detailed explanation of the correct and incorrect answer choices.
Untimed tests operate in the same fashion as timed tests, but without the timer. After completing an untimed test, a learner will have the ability to review all of their questions, with a detailed explanation of the correct and incorrect answer choices.
Tutor mode tests are in untimed mode, and allow learners the ability to answer a question, and then view the explanation of the correct and incorrect answer choices immediately following.
I am trying to create tests with only questions I have missed, but it is pulling in questions that I previously answered correctly.
This can occur with multipart questions, if any part of a multipart question was previously answered incorrectly.
How can I get another copy of my receipt?
Under the “Billing” tab from within the account settings, a member will see a list of all retail subscriptions that were purchased under their account. Clicking “Re-issue” will send a copy of the receipt to the member’s account email.
How do I sign up for the bottom line text notifications?
Members can enable bottom line text notifications by clicking on the “Notifications” tab, which can be found under their account settings. Currently, TrueLearn is able to support sending members only one text message per day, per subscription.
What are bottom line text notifications?
Research shows that spacing your studying out over time leads to more robust long-term memorization than studying for the same amount of time in a single session. Enabling text notifications will allow members to receive a text message with the bottom line of a question they have missed three days following completion of a test.
Mobile Questions
My new subscription is not showing in the mobile app.
Subscriptions must be activated by logging in through https://login.truelearn.net/ before they will be available in the mobile app. For retail subscriptions, you will need to select the subscription from the Subscription dropdown and then confirm activation by selecting “YES”. For institutional subscriptions, you will only need to log in and access the subscription for it to be activated.
How can I switch between subscriptions in the new mobile app?
If you have more than one available subscription, you can switch between them using the dropdown at the top of your home page. The app will default to the most recent subscription that you have accessed.
My progress from the website is not showing on my subscription when I open it in the mobile app.
If left open, the app will not automatically update when questions are taken through the web browser. To refresh your app, touch/hold anywhere on the screen and pull down.
When creating tests through Advanced Create Test in the app, I am unable to view/select sub-categories.
Unlike in the browser version, the app is only able to break categories down by one level.
Can I take quizzes and assessments in the mobile app?
Assigned quizzes can be taken in the app, but assessments cannot.
How do I access my assigned quizzes in the mobile app?
Quizzes that are due can be found on the homepage of the app, or by clicking on the Tests page, and selecting “Quizzes”.
I would like an extension or other adjustment on a quiz that was assigned to me by my institution.
All adjustments to assignments must be approved by the school/program. To request an extension or other adjustment for an assignment, please contact your school/program administrator directly.
Can I delete a test in the app?
No, tests can only be deleted when signed in through the web browser.
Can I make purchases through the mobile app?
No, our app does not support purchasing of new subscriptions or extensions.
Purchase & Refunds
Where can I view my Order History?
To view your Order History, click the circle in the top right hand corner of your screen where your initials display, click “Store Account”, and then “Order History”.
What should I do if I accidentally purchase the wrong product (wrong subscription length or exam)?
Members should reach out to our support team in the event that an incorrect product is purchased. In cases where the intended product is part of the same product family as the product that was erroneously purchased, it is advised that members not re-purchase the intended product, as our support team may be able to make adjustments to avoid additional charges and refunds.
What should I do if I have technical problems making a purchase?
If you experience difficulty in purchasing, please verify that the credit card information being entered matches the information that is associated with the card being used. Please take note of any payment errors that present so that they can be referenced in communication with our support team.
What is TrueLearn’s Pass Guarantee?
Members who are unsuccessful in passing their exam after using TrueLearn will be provided complimentary access to a new subscription, equal in length to the subscription that was originally purchased*. In order for this to be accommodated, a member must submit a copy of their score report, which can be uploaded directly through their account settings / subscriptions list. To the right of the exam name in the subscriptions list, there will be an option to “Upload Score”. Alternatively, members can email their score reports to support@truelearn.com.
Please note that the pass guarantee does not apply to institutional subscriptions.
The collection of score reports is intended solely for our internal data. Individual results are kept confidential within the TrueLearn system and used strictly for statistical purposes. Our pass guarantee requires that score reports be provided in their entirety. To be accepted, a score report must include a member’s name, exam date, score, and full assessment of performance.
*The pass guarantee applies to subscriptions that are purchased in the duration of 90 days or longer and applies to pass/fail exams only. To qualify, we must be able to verify that a minimum of 50% of the bank was completed, that the subscription was activated at least 60 days prior to the testing date, and that the subscription did not expire more than 30 days prior to the testing date. Only one pass guarantee can be honored per subscription that is purchased. Subscriptions that are purchased institutionally do not qualify for the pass guarantee. Score reports must include the exam taker’s name, score, and date of exam in order to be considered for the pass guarantee. TrueLearn does not offer a money-back guarantee.
How do I purchase the Retail Assessment?
We offer predictive Assessments to better gauge your test-taking abilities and to simulate the exam environment. Assessment questions are unique from questions available in your SmartBank.
To purchase the Retail Assessment, select the initials circle on your TrueLearn dashboard, and then “Settings.” Choose the appropriate subscription, and the option to “Add Assessment.” To finalize your purchase, select the shopping cart icon. Upon completion, you will receive a performance report and will be able to review the Assessment questions.
Please Note: You must have an active subscription to purchase the Assessment.
How do I purchase the Mock Assessment?
“Subscriptions” section, click “Add Assessment” in the subscription box. You will be redirected to your shopping cart to complete your purchase.
Please note: Mock assessments cannot be purchased individually unless you have an active subscription. Start by clicking the circle in the top right corner of your screen where your initials display. If there is a retail assessment available for your subscription, you will see the option to “Add Assessment” within that subscription card box. Clicking this will add the assessment to your shopping cart.
What is TrueLearn’s refund policy?
Refund requests will only be considered if made within 7 days of the original purchase date, or within 7 days of a renewal charge for auto-renewing subscriptions. No refund amount, full or partial, will be provided if more than 15 questions have been taken, or if any questions have been taken following the date of a renewal charge.
I purchased a subscription on my own, and then later my school/residency program purchased a subscription for me. Now I have two subscriptions. What are my options?
When an institutional subscription purchase duplicates a subscription that was purchased by an individual customer, the customer will be given the option to merge their personal and institutional subscriptions together, so that they will have only one subscription.* Customers may also elect to maintain two separate subscriptions if it is preferred to keep their personal data separate. If a subscription is merged, the customer will be provided a prorated credit*, which is determined based on the remaining value of the personal subscription at the time of merging.*
*Subscriptions can be merged only if they are for the same exam bank, and version. Subscriptions must be under the same email account in order to be merged. If a member’s subscriptions are under different email accounts, they can combine them to be under only one by visiting their account profile, and selecting “Merge Accounts”. TrueLearn Support can also assist in moving subscriptions from one account to another. Merging must be done prior to activation of the institutional subscription. If a member merges their subscription independently, they will need to contact TrueLearn support on the day of merging so that remaining value can be determined. Store credit will expire one year following date of issuance. Monetary pro-rated refunds may apply to certain subscriptions.
What is the difference between an institutional subscription and a retail subscription?
Institutional type subscriptions are subscriptions that are purchased by a learner’s institution. Designated contacts from within the institution have access to viewing a learner’s scoring data for all questions taken under a subscription, as well as the ability to assign and view results of quizzes and assessments.
Retail type subscriptions are subscriptions that are purchased by an individual. No data from a retail subscription is shared with a learner’s institution.
A TrueLearn member may have access to both an institutional type and retail type subscription under the same account email.
How do I redeem Store Credit?
Customers who have been provided store credit will be sent an email containing a unique coupon code. A store credit coupon code can be entered and applied within a customer’s shopping cart prior to checkout. Store credit will expire one year from the date of issuance.
Can I renew or add more time to a subscription?
Extensions can be purchased for personal subscriptions. Customers have a one-week grace period following subscription expiration in which this can be done. Once the grace period for an extension has passed, a new subscription must be purchased, to which previous data will not be carried over.
The option to extend a subscription will display on your Dashboard and Performance tabs when your retail subscription has less than 30 days remaining. To purchase an extension on a personal subscription sooner, click on the circle in the top right corner of your screen where your initials display, and then click “Account Settings”. In the “Subscriptions” section, click “Extend Subscription” for the subscription you are wanting to renew, select the amount of time you need,, and click “Add More Time.” You will be redirected to your shopping cart to complete your purchase.
*Institutional subscription extensions must be approved by the purchasing institution. A member in need of an institutional subscription extension should request this directly from their school/program administrator. Individual members cannot purchase extensions on institutional subscriptions, and requests without proper approval cannot be honored.
Auto-Renew Questions
How do I manage my Auto-Renew subscription?
To manage auto-renewing subscriptions, click the circle in the top right hand corner of your screen where your initials display, click “Store Account”, and then “Manage Auto-Renew”.
How do I cancel my Auto-Renew subscription?
You may cancel your Auto-Renew directly from your TrueLearn account.
To cancel your Auto-Renew:
- Login to your TrueLearn account.
- Go to Settings and you will be redirected to your subscription page.
- Find the Auto-Renew order you would like to cancel and click the “Manage Auto-Renewal” link.
- Click the “Cancel” button to complete the cancellation.
What happens when I opt in for Auto-Renew?
Similar to the one-time purchase option, you will have up to 365 days to activate your auto-renewal order. You will be charged at the time of purchase and you will continue to get charged at the end of each billing cycle until you opt out of Auto-Renew. The payment or payments made prior to activation allow you to accrue the number of days you will have access. For example, if you purchased a 30 day auto-renew product but you did not activate until after you have already made 2 total payments, then you will have a total of 60 days access once activated.
What are the advantages of Auto-Renew?
Those who sign-up for auto-renew will save $10 off of their initial subscription.
Most SmartBank users find that 30 days is not enough time to properly prepare for their upcoming exam. With Auto-Renew, you will earn a discount on your initial subscription in addition to an even larger discounted rate on the renewal price. This lets you focus on studying, rather than worrying about how many days you have left.
Technical Questions
Are there any minimum system requirements for using a TrueLearn subscription on my Windows or Mac computer?
To fully utilize all of the features that come with your TrueLearn subscription, your computer must have:
- Consistent minimum internet connection with a speed of 5 Mbps (10-25 Mbps for video).
- Modern browser that has been updated within the last 12 months and has cookies and JavaScript enabled. Supported browsers include: Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.
Note: Browsers that are outdated or unsupported, such as older versions of Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or lesser-known browsers like Opera, may operate without issues but are not guaranteed to work seamlessly and are not supported. Certain operating environments, such as Linux, may also function but are not officially supported.
Does TrueLearn have a mobile app, and which devices are supported?
TrueLearn publishes a mobile app in the iTunes Store (iOS) and the Google Play Store (Android). All of our apps are free to download, but require an active subscription to use.
All devices require a stable and reliable internet connection while the app is in use. There is no support for an offline mode. Our mobile apps generally work on devices that meet the below criteria:
iOS Devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch)
- iOS version 10.0 or higher
- at least 12MB of free storage space to install the app
- Appstore account to download this free app
Standard* Android Device (Phones/Tablet)
- Android version 8 (Oreo) or higher
- at least 8.4MB of free storage space to install the app
- Account to download the free app from Google Play
Amazon Kindle Fire
- Android OS version 5.3 or newer
- at least 8.4MB of free storage space to install the app
- Sideloaded Google Play Store – our app is not available in the Amazon App marketplace.
*Users who have enabled developer mode on Android must manually select the most recent version of Android System WebView to ensure stability.
What should I do if I’m having technical difficulties while using or trying to use my TrueLearn subscription?
Web Browser
Often times technical issues through the browser interface are found to be a result of caching, or specific to a certain web browser and browser version. If you are experiencing trouble in loading any aspects of your account, the issue may be resolved by clearing your browser cache or updating your web browser.
Mobile App
Members experiencing issues with the TrueLearn mobile app should first attempt to uninstall and then re-install the app on their mobile device. Subscriptions must be activated through the browser before they will be accessible through the mobile app.
If a member is experiencing technical issues that cannot be self-resolved, they should contact our support team. For issues related to the browser service, our support team will need to know whether a member is using a PC or Mac, as well as the browser / browser version being used. For issues related to the mobile app, our support team will need to know the device being used, and the operating system that is running. Any additional details or screen shots that a member can provide will be helpful in determining the cause of the issue(s).
In the event of an outage of any part of the TrueLearn platform is there somewhere I can go to see the latest system status?
TrueLearn’s platform status can be monitored by visiting status.truelearn.com
I’m having issues with exhibits displaying when resuming a practice tests. How do I fix?
Tests that are created via the iOS/Android mobile app and later accessed through the web browser may result in an incorrect test view display.
To ensure that your test is displaying in the correct view, check the “View” dropdown at the top of your screen from within your testing interface. If the view drop down is blank, click the dropdown to select one of the available views for your exam. Display of the incorrect (blank) test view may result in feature limitation, and block exhibits from showing.
General Questions
Where can I review the Terms and Conditions for my subscription?
Terms and Conditions can be reviewed here: https://truelearn.com/terms/
I have an idea for a new feature that TrueLearn should add. Who should I share that with?
We are always looking for ways to improve, and appreciate any and all suggestions. Please contact our support team with your suggestions, and we will be sure that they are heard.
I am interested in writing or editing items for TrueLearn’s SmartBanks. How can I apply or learn more about?
In order to continually improve our SmartBank items and explanations, we are always looking for talented contributors to work with our content team. You can fill out an application at truelearn.com/careers or email info@truelearn.com for information.