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Installing / Setting Up Electa

You need to be able to install applications on the computers or devices you are planning to use. If you do not, please send a link to this article to your IT people who can.

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Windows Users

Not available for Window RT or Windows Phone.

Download the Electa Windows app.

Download Windows app
Install the Electa app.
Your web browser usually has a Downloads area where you can click on the app to download. Pressing Ctrl+J (press the Ctrl key and the J key at the same time) will open your Downloads area so you can click on the Electa app to install it.
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iPad Users

We can only offer limited support on the iPad. The class experience is easier on devices with larger screens. While it does work on an iPhone, the screen size makes it difficult to see and interact.

Go to iTunes App store and search for "electa live" or
Install the app.
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Android Tablet Users

We can only offer limited support for Android tablets. The class experience is easier on devices with larger screens. While it does work on a phone, the screen size makes it difficult to see and interact.

Go to Google Play and search for "electa live" or
Install the app.
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Mac Users

For Macs running OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and newer

OS X 10.8 was released July 25, 2012. You have a compatible Mac if it is newer than that date. Have an older one? Check this list.

Download the Mac app
Install the app.
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Click the "power" icon to exit out of the Test Virtual Classroom.

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Attending Class, Webinar or Study Session

Sign into the Member Center in your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.).
Go to your course or Premium Resources for a webinar or study session and click on the appropriate electa virtual classroom link. (example links below)

How to find them:
1. Courses: click on the Live Classes tab.
2. Live Webinars: click on the Webinar tab.
3. Study Sessions: click on the Study Sessions (S.S.) tab.

Upgrading Electa

Further Help

Need help? Read our Testing and Troubleshooting the Virtual Classroom article.