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DynaMed Mobile App - Installation and Authentication

The EBSCO App is available for iOS and Android devices from the iTunes App store and Google Play.

Technical requirements

Apple iOS devices requires:

  • Any iPhone® or iPad® or iPod touch® running iOS 15.0 or higher
  • Requires at least 899 MB of memory for the Full Install (full images downloaded)
    -OR-
    Requires at least 670.8 MB of memory for the Partial Install (full images access via internet connection)
    -OR-
    Requires at least 93.5 MB of memory for the Online Only Install. (all content and images accessible via internet connection.)

Android devices requires:

  • Any Android device running Android 5.0 or higher

Requires at least 899 MB of memory for the Full Install (full images downloaded)
-OR-
Requires at least 671 MB of memory for the Partial Install (full images access via internet connection)
-OR-
Requires at least 94 MB of memory for the Online Only Install. (all content and images accessible via internet connection.)

 

Download and authenticate the app on your device

Begin by downloading the DynaMed app from the iTunes or Google Play app store  (Scroll down to see Video Tutorial)

  1. Open App and  Click Sign In  button 

  2.  Pop up screen displays "dynamed" want to use "ebsco.zone" to Sign In, click 

  3. Continue and enter your myEBSCO personal user account credentials. (Note This is not linked to your UCOL login).  

  • Don’t have a Personal Account? Create one by accessing DynaMed  through UCOL and then selecting the Sign In link in the top right-hand corner of the screen. 

DynaMed sign in screenshots

 

         4  After you log in, you are prompted to install via one of the following options:

  •  Online Only: Use the app only while connected to the internet.

  •  Partial Install: Store text and image thumbnails on your device. Full images are available when you are connected to the internet. This option helps you save space on your device.

  •  Full Install: Store all DynaMed content on your device. You do not need to be connected to the internet to access content on the app.

 

 

Note: It is recommended that you are on a Wi-Fi connection for the initial download of DynaMed content as well as when updates become available.

After choosing an installation option, you can use the app online while the content is downloaded to your device. You are notified when your download is complete, and the app can be used while offline.

 

DynaMed Mobile App - Tutorial