What the New York Times All Access subscription includes
The New York Times All Access is a single paid subscription that combines digital access to the Times website and apps with a print newspaper delivery option. When you pay for All Access, you get unlimited reading on nytimes.com and the Times apps for phones and tablets, plus the ability to add a print subscription at the same time if you want the physical newspaper delivered to your home.
The digital portion works across all your devices — you can read on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer, and your reading history and saved articles sync between them. The print portion, if you add it, delivers the newspaper to your address on the days you choose (typically daily, weekends only, or weekdays only, depending on your location).
All Access does not include access to the Times Games subscription (the daily crossword, spelling bee, and letter boxed puzzles), which is sold separately. It also does not include the Times Audio app, which reads articles aloud — that is a separate subscription as well.
Key Takeaways
- All Access combines unlimited digital reading on nytimes.com and the Times apps with optional print delivery to your home address.
- You can choose digital only or add print delivery; print options vary by location and may include daily, weekends-only, or weekdays-only schedules.
- The subscription price changes based on whether you choose digital only or digital plus print, and introductory rates are often lower than the standard price.
- You can pause or cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings on the Times website.
- Games and Audio are separate subscriptions and are not included in All Access.
Pricing and introductory offers
The New York Times changes its subscription pricing and promotional offers frequently, so the exact cost depends on when you sign up and what offer is running at that moment. Digital-only All Access typically costs less per month than digital plus print, because print delivery involves printing and shipping costs that digital does not.
The Times often runs introductory offers — such as a discounted rate for the first few months, then a higher standard rate afterward. These offers appear on the Times website and change regularly. When you sign up, the offer terms will show you exactly what you pay for the introductory period and what the price will be after that period ends.
Print delivery costs vary by location. Urban areas with dense delivery networks usually have lower print costs than rural areas, because the Times pays more to deliver to addresses far from distribution centers. Your account page will show the exact price for print delivery to your specific address before you confirm your order.
How to set up your subscription
To start an All Access subscription, go to nytimes.com/subscribe and select the plan you want — digital only or digital plus print. If you choose print, you will enter your delivery address, and the site will calculate the price for your location. You will then create an account (or sign in if you already have one) and enter payment information.
The Times accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal. After you complete the purchase, you will have immediate access to the digital portion. If you ordered print delivery, your first newspaper will arrive within a few days, depending on your location and the day of the week you ordered.
If you already have a free Times account (created when you read articles without a subscription), you can sign in with that same email and password. Your subscription will be added to that account, and any articles you saved before will still be there.
Managing your subscription and billing
Once you have an active subscription, you can manage it through your account settings on nytimes.com. Log in, go to your account page, and select "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" (the exact wording varies). From there you can view your current plan, see your next billing date, update your payment method, and change your print delivery schedule if you have print added.
Your subscription will renew automatically on your billing date each month or year, depending on which billing cycle you chose. The Times will charge your payment method on file. If your card is declined, the Times will attempt to charge it again over the next few days; if all attempts fail, your subscription will be paused until you update your payment information.
You can pause your subscription for up to four weeks without canceling it, which means you stop being charged but your account and saved articles remain active. After the pause ends, billing resumes automatically. You can also cancel at any time through your account settings, and cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — you will keep access until that date.
What happens if you share your login
The New York Times subscription terms allow you to use your account on multiple devices that you own or control — your phone, tablet, laptop, and home computer. However, the terms do not permit sharing your login credentials with people who live outside your household or who do not have access to your devices.
The Times has technical systems that detect when a subscription is being used from many different locations or IP addresses at the same time. If the system detects activity that looks like account sharing, the Times may ask you to verify your identity or may temporarily restrict access. Repeated or widespread sharing can result in your subscription being suspended.
If multiple people in your household want to read the Times, each person can create their own account and subscribe separately, or you can contact the Times to ask about household plans (availability varies by region).
Pausing or canceling your subscription
To pause your subscription, log into your account, go to your subscription settings, and select "Pause Subscription." You will see available pause dates. Choose when you want the pause to start — it usually begins on your next billing date. You can pause for up to four weeks; after that period, billing automatically resumes.
To cancel, go to the same subscription settings page and select "Cancel Subscription." The Times will ask you why you are canceling (the answer is optional) and will show you the date your access ends. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, so if you cancel on the 15th of the month but your billing date is the 20th, you keep access until the 20th.
If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can do so at any time by going back to nytimes.com/subscribe. Your saved articles and reading history will still be there if you sign in with the same email address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I read the Times on my phone and tablet with the same subscription?
Yes. All Access works on all your personal devices — phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop. You sign in with the same email and password on each device, and your reading history and saved articles sync across all of them. You can read on one device and pick up where you left off on another.
What is the difference between All Access and a digital-only subscription?
All Access is the name of the Times' main subscription product, and it includes digital access. You can choose to add print delivery or keep it digital only. There is no separate "digital-only" product name — you are buying All Access and deciding whether to include print.
Do I have to pay for the full year upfront?
No. You can choose to pay monthly or annually when you sign up. Monthly billing charges you each month on your billing date. Annual billing charges you once per year and usually costs less per month than paying month-to-month, because the Times offers a discount for committing to a full year.
What if I move and want to change my print delivery address?
Log into your account, go to subscription settings, and update your delivery address. The Times will recalculate your print cost based on your new location, because delivery rates vary by region. Your new address will take effect on your next billing date or sooner, depending on when you make the change.
Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
The Times does not issue refunds for partial months. When you cancel, your access continues until the end of your current billing period, and you are not charged again after that. If you cancel on the 10th of a month and your billing date is the 25th, you keep access until the 25th and are not charged on that date.