General Questions
How does The Atlantic’s subscription service work?
The Atlantic offers three subscription tiers: Digital, Print & Digital, and Premium Plus—our new shared plan. All subscribers enjoy unlimited articles on TheAtlantic.com, access to 12 magazine issues in PDF or print, The Atlantic’s app with daily stories, narrated articles and podcasts, our archive dating back to 1857, and more. To learn more about Atlantic subscriptions, read our Editor in Chief's letter to readers.
If you are already a subscriber, you can access these benefits by signing in.
Questions about products and payments
What are The Atlantic’s subscription plans?
We have three plans, which are available for purchase online:
- Digital: Unlimited access to TheAtlantic.com, the Atlantic app with daily stories, games, and audio, 12 PDF magazine issues, narrated articles, a 168-year archive, gift articles to share, and subscriber events with Atlantic journalists
- Print & Digital: Full Digital benefits, plus 12 magazine issues delivered to your door
- Premium: Enjoy ad-free reading across web and app, share a free digital gift subscription, and receive a tote as a thank-you for your support.
- Premium Plus: Print & Digital subscription with ad-free web and app access for the primary account holder, plus three additional digital subscriptions you can share with friends or family members.
I have Premium. Why don’t I get Premium Plus benefits?
Premium (a legacy subscription plan) and Premium Plus are separate plans with different features. Premium Plus includes additional benefits that were not part of the original Premium offering.
While existing Premium members can keep their subscription, access to Premium Plus benefits requires a Premium Plus subscription.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We currently accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay.
Do you have an app?
The Atlantic offers iOS and Android apps, which are free to download but all articles are subscriber-only.
For the iOS app, you can gain access two ways: 1) by purchasing a subscription directly from The Atlantic and signing in to the app or 2) by purchasing a subscription from Apple’s App Store.
For the Android app, you can download it in the Google Play Store.
- If you have an active subscription, sign in using the email address and password associated with your Atlantic account. If you haven’t set up an account, you can create one by following these simple steps.
- If you’re not yet a subscriber, join us today by purchasing a subscription on TheAtlantic.com. You can then sign in to the app on your Android device using your Atlantic account details.
If you’re already an Atlantic subscriber
Can I still access The Atlantic’s full website?
Yes, all existing and new subscribers have unlimited access to The Atlantic’s website. If you already have an account, just log in. If you don’t, simply create an account and connect your subscription. If you need help creating an account, our help center has detailed instructions.
I only get the print edition of the magazine. Do I still get access to the site?
Yes, all subscribers enjoy full digital access to TheAtlantic.com and the Atlantic app, along with other subscriber benefits. You also have access to other digital benefits, which you can explore in your online account.
I just purchased a subscription, but I still can’t get full site access. What’s happening?
After purchasing a subscription, you should have received an email titled “ “Please verify your email address.” Click the link in that email to activate your account. If you can’t find the email, or the link isn’t working, please contact our Customer Care team.
I registered but I still can’t access the site, and my subscription status isn’t showing. What should I do?
First, make sure your online account is connected to your subscription. If you still need help, please contact our Customer Care team.
I set up my account, but I keep getting logged out. Can you help?
We understand that getting logged out can be frustrating. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you maintain access to your account.
How do I cancel my subscription?
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Account page or by contacting our Customer Care team.
- To cancel a gift subscription, toggle “Automatically renew your gift” to the off position. When auto-renewal is off, the gift subscription will end after the current term and you will not be charged again.
- Gift subscriptions are set to auto-renew by default once they are sent. For instructions on how recipients can redeem their gift subscription, please see this article.
- If you no longer wish to use your Premium Plus subscription as a shared member, please contact your plan owner directly.
Please note that, while we cannot refund a canceled subscription, your subscription will not renew and you will not be charged at the end of your current term. Until then, you'll still have unlimited access to The Atlantic and all your subscriber benefits. You can see our cancellation policy here.
How can I change my subscription plan?
You can change your plan at any time by visiting your Account page and selecting “Manage Subscription” or contact our Customer Care team.
If you’re not currently an Atlantic subscriber
Do I get free articles in the iOS and Android apps, too?
Our iOS and Android apps currently require a subscription to read any articles.
- For iOS: Subscribe either directly through The Atlantic or the App Store.
- For Android: Subscribe either directly through The Atlantic or on the Google Play Store.
For the iOS app, you can gain access to the app in two ways:
- Buy a subscription directly from The Atlantic and link your account in the app.
- Buy a subscription from the Apple App Store. If you choose this option, simply register with The Atlantic to get full access to the website as well.
Do you have an academic discount?
Yes, students and educators at all levels can purchase a subscription at our discounted academic rate.
For institutional access, please visit our Group Subscriptions page.
Do you offer group subscriptions for businesses or organizations?
Yes, please submit a request to learn more about our group subscription rates.
Are international readers able to subscribe?
Yes, subscriptions are available to international readers. Subscriptions purchased in USD that include the print edition of the magazine (Print & Digital, and Premium Plus) will add an additional shipping & handling fee:
- $10 per year for Canada
- $20 per year for all other international addresses
Subscriptions purchased in CAD will add the following shipping and handling fees:
- CA$15 for Canada
- CA$30 for all other international addresses
If I subscribe through the iOS app, what benefits do I receive?
An iOS subscription includes everything in our Digital plan: unlimited access to the app and to TheAtlantic.com. To unlock these benefits, create an account with The Atlantic and link your app subscription.
If I subscribe through Kindle or another partner, what benefits do I receive?
Your Kindle Unlimited subscription through Amazon includes all print editions of The Atlantic magazine in Kindle format, but not unlimited access to The Atlantic’s website. To enjoy full digital benefits, please explore our subscription options.