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New York Times - Digital Account Set-up: General Instructions

Guide on how to create an account for the Digital New York Times

 

       
Access The Digital Edition if you have already registered your digital account via San José City College. See directions below to set up a new account. 

General Instructions

Setting up Digital Access 

To set up your NYTimes.com account to access free articles, please follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Navigate to accessnyt.com
  • Step 2: Search for and click the listing for San Jose City College - San Jose, CA
  • Step 3: Follow the steps based on whether you are On or Off Campus  to create an account. 
  • Please Note: If you have previously registered your email address on The New York Times site, you will click the "Already have an account?" "Log in here" link
     NY Times.com Access Set Up Instructions

Once you click on the "Go" button pictured above, click on the Create Account button to begin account set-up.  

4. Type in your sjcc.edu email address in the “Email Address” box and select Continue.
Log in or create account by typing email

 

5. Create a password for your new account in the password box.          

Password

6. Select your role at SJCC. For students include your graduation year and alternate email address. Then select Sign Up.

Select your role on campus: student, faculty/staff, other/non-academic

7. You will receive a confirmation of your NYT account along with the expiration date. Select “Get Started”.

Confirmation page

8. Once on the NYTimes.com page, select the account icon in the right hand corner and login if you are not already logged in.

Questions or issues? Contact a librarian: sjcc.library@sjcc.edu or submit your question to us!

Video: Activating Your Access

This video tutorial walks you through the activation process.

Questions? Troubleshooting Issues?

If you have questions or issues setting up an account, contact a librarian:

  • See us in person during our service hours 
  • Phone: Call us at 408-298-2181 ext. 3899
  • Email: sjcc.library@sjcc.edu 
  • Submit your question to us using our online form 

You can also visit the FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide for additional tips.