Q. How do I access The New York Times?

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72-hour online access outside the library

Please note the following instructions will only work outside the library. If you are accessing the New York Times from a library computer or the library wifi network, simply go to nytimes.com.

STEP 1. Go to the special New York Times all-access link.

Go to ezproxy.sfpl.org/login/nyt, or simply click the link.

STEP 2. Log into your library account.

Type your 14-digit card number, without including spaces or dashes, and your PIN/password. Example: 21223XXXXXXXXX. Then click the Submit. button.

(Reset your PIN/password.)

STEP 3. Redeem an all-access code.

After you log in, you will be prompted to redeem an all-access code. Click the black REDEEM button once.

If you are currently within the 72-hour free access window, there is no need to redeem another code. Simply log into nytimes.com during this period.

STEP 4. Create a New York Times account or log in.

Create an account with your email address or Log In with your email, Google, or Apple account. You may also choose to log in without a password. If you already have an existing New York Times account, log in with the email and password that you used.

If you have forgotten your New York Times account password, please use the "Forgot password?" tool located under the login area. (Please note that library staff cannot help you retrieve your New York Times password.)

STEP 5. Receive the valid all-access code confirmation from The New York Times.

This confirmation may be on-screen or emailed to you. Please note the Access period. Click the black Continue button.

STEP 6: Set up your profile (optional).

Click Continue setting up to select newsletters that you would like to receive from The New York Times. You may opt out by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the individual newsletters.

TIP: If you're using a web browser, open another tab and go to nytimes.com to skip creating a profile. You should already be logged into the site.

STEP 7. Log into nytimes.com during the 72-hour free all-access period.

Once you set up your profile, you will be logged into The New York Times. It is not necessary to redeem another code during the 72-hour free all-access period.

New York Times - East Coast Late Edition

We also offer access to the East Coast Late Edition of The New York Times text-only edition. Log in with your card number and PIN/password for access.

What's included in the subscription?

SFPL subscribes to the All-Access edition of The New York Times, which includes the following features:

• News. Engage with expert reporting, including culture coverage and analysis.
• Games. Unwind with Spelling Bee, Wordle, The Crossword and more.
• Cooking.  Enjoy delicious recipes, advice and inspiration daily.
• Audio. Enjoy full access to shows on our apps, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
• Wirecutter. Choose products confidently with reviews and real-world testing.
• The Athletic. Follow in-depth, personalized coverage of your favorite sports.
• Access via nytimes.com and The New York Times app for iPhone and Android.
• Breaking news and in-depth investigations from around the world, including politics, business, science, technology, and more.
• Cultural coverage and criticism on the arts, books, music, movies, style and sports.
• Guidance on wellness, travel, finances, real estate and food.
• Narrative journalism in The New York Times Magazine, with fashion, design, and culture in T Style Magazine.
• Thought-provoking perspectives from Times Opinion columnists and guest essayists.
• Newsletters on topics you care about. Sign up.
• Listen to Times podcasts and articles read aloud in The New York Times Audio app.
• 10 digital gift articles to share with non-subscribers each month.

Access on library computers

Please watch this instructional video, which explains the entire process.

1. Log in at a library Internet station.
2. Open a web browser and go sfpl.org. Click the Research & Learn tab, then eMagazines & eNews.
3. Click The New York Times Online (In-Library Access) or go to nytimes.com.
4. Click Log In and then Sign Up to create an account with your email address, or log in if you already have an account.
5. Click through 11+ articles during your session to ensure you do not reach the New York Times pay wall.

Using New York Times Digital App

The New York Times app is free and available for the following operating systems:

• Android
• iOS
• Fire tablets

Please visit your device's app store to get the app. Follow the Access outside the library instructions above to access New York Times on the app.

If you're using a mobile device, open your device’s browser to the New York Times page with the remote access link to get the access code, not the New York Times app itself. Then, once you launch the New York Times app and sign in with the email address you used to register, the code will have already been applied.