You can access UpToDate online from your computer or mobile device without
having to install any software. To do so, simply go to www.uptodate.com
(desktop or laptop computers) or http://www.uptodate.com (mobile devices)
and log in using the user name and password supplied by UpToDate.
If you do not have Internet access from your computer or mobile device,
or if you want to run UpToDate from a local installation for any other reason,
then you can install the UpToDate software.
Installing UpToDate on an iPhone
An app for iPhone® is available in most countries.
Search the App Store on your iPhone or iPad to see if UpToDate is available.
UpToDate for iPhone and iPad is free and you can download the app directly
to your device through the App Store.
If you wish to view content on your mobile device while offline
(i.e. in an area where no internet connectivity is available), you can
purchase UpToDate MobileComplete™ local offline version of UpToDate for
iPhone. See the UpToDate storefront for terms and costs:
www.uptodate.com/store.
To use UpToDate on your iPhone, you must have an active Individual
subscription with a valid login username and password. If you do not
have an active subscription, go online to www.uptodate.com
to renew a current subscription or purchase a new subscription.
Installing UpToDate on an Android
An app for Android is available in some countries. Search Google play on your
Android to see if UpToDate is available.
To use UpToDate on your Android, you must have an active Individual subscription
with a valid login username and password. If you do not have an active subscription,
go online to www.UpToDate.com to renew a current subscription or purchase a new
subscription.
Installing UpToDate for Desktop on a desktop or laptop
Once you have installed and activated a 19.2 or newer version of
UpToDate (sent out after July 2011), you are no longer required to install
DVDs received in the mail.
Your desktop application is now continually updated through an internet
syncing process. For more information on the syncing process
click here.
As long as you have opened your application while being
connected to the internet, you do not need to install and activate new DVDs.
You can choose to opt out of receiving future DVDs. To do so, contact Customer Service
at customerservice@uptodate.com
UpToDate must be installed by a desktop user with administrative privileges.
Only the UpToDate subscriber who will use this desktop should login and activate
the program.
To install UpToDate on your Windows or Macintosh desktop or
laptop computer:
Close any open programs on your computer, including virus
protection software.
Macintosh: Before installing the new desktop,
navigate to the current UpToDate installation directory and run the
uninstaller program by double clicking the Uninstall filename and
selecting 'yes' to uninstall.
Go to www.uptodate.com and login to your account. Go to My Account /
Download Center and click on the 'UpToDate for Windows' or the
'UpToDate for Macintosh' Download Now link. (NOTE: If your
current subscription does not include the downloadable desktop,
you will be prompted to purchase this software)
Run the installation file and follow the prompts.
Windows — utdsetup.exe
Macintosh — utdsetup.zip
You will be asked where you want to install UpToDate. If
the default installation folder is not where you want to install
UpToDate, do one of the following:
Windows — Click the Browse button to
select a different location, then click Next.
Macintosh — Click the Change Install
Location button, then click the desired destination drive and click Open.
When the installation is complete, you will be asked to login with your
UpToDate subscriber username and password to activate your license.
If your computer has an internet connection, your license will automatically be activated.
If no internet connection is detected, you will be prompted to contact UpToDate for an
activation code. The System Identifier must be provided to the UpToDate representative to receive this code.
When the installation and activation are complete, you can run UpToDate as follows:
Windows — From the shortcut icon for UpToDate on your
desktop or in the Start menu (under Programs).
Macintosh — From the alias for UpToDate on your desktop.
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