Hey, so I have been DMing D&D 5E for around a year or so now, I have the PHB, MM & the DMG in the physical hardback edition. I want to use DnD beyond for a new game I am starting, however, all the content from the PHB, MM & DMG i have to purchase again like huh??? is there a way to input i dunno the barcode from my hardback edition into DnD beyond and get access to the digital content?? I am a student and really can't afford to purchase the books again, especially as it's just digital content.

In short, no, it is not possible to redeem a digital purchase with the hardcover one.

For more info: https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/bugs-support/20491-d-d-beyond-pricing-purchase-faq

Here is the specific information you're looking for:

https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/general-discussion/6230-d-d-beyond-vs-physical-books-an-explanation

Thanks for this Libertine, I understand now. Kinda annoying but fully justifiable, I prefer a physical copy compared digital content so I will have to figure a way out to deal with the base version of D&D beyond.

Thanks for your help <3

You can homebrew spells, feats, subclasses, races, and magic items as you have time. You can also purchase things piecemeal as you have need and budget.