Washington Post

 

The UC Irvine Libraries and The Washington Post entered a partnership which provides sponsored WaPo.com accounts, the mobile app, and ad-free podcasts.  
 

How do UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates (i.e., current students and employees with an active UCInetID) activate their complimentary account?
 

STEP 1
Visit the Washing Post Sign In page.   

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STEP 2

Enter your @uci email address in the Sign in or create account box

Do not use any other sign-in options that appear on the page (e.g., Amazon, Google, Apple, SSO).

 

 

 

 

 

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STEP 3

Set a password, agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and click on Create account.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STEP 4a

Click on the Verify email button, enter your @uci email account, and click the verification link. 

Doing this activates your subscription!  Done!  

If your @uci email is already verified with WaPo, there will be no prompt like this. Instead, go to STEP 4b.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STEP 4b

If your @uci email is already verified with WaPo, follow these steps instead of an email verification link.  

Visit Washingtonpost.com.  Near the top of the page, select the human outline icon with your username.  

In the popup menu for your account, select Subscription & Billing.

On the Subscription & Billing page, click on the the Activate free digital access button.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I have more activation questions.  

Please see this [PDF] Account activation guide, with screenshots, from Washington Post (April, 2024)

How do UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates (i.e. current students and employees with an active UCInetID) use their complimentary account in the mobile app?

 

 

• On a desktop computer, go through the account setup process.  Steps are listed in the box above.  
• Download the WaPo app to your mobile device.  
• When you launch the app, log in with your UC Irvine account credentials.  

The mobile app usually keeps you logged in on your account.  However if you update the app, or turn your phone off/on, you might need to sign in again.

 

How do UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates listen to podcasts?

Visit the Washington Post's Podcasts Page, and make sure your are logged in with your @uci credentials.  There are several podcast series available.  The news-focused series are:

• Post Reports- The Post's premier daily podcast, featuring unparalleled reporting, expert insight and clear analysis, every weekday afternoon.
• The Seven- Catch up quickly with a rundown of the 7 most important and interesting stories.

 

Can UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates who already have a personal subscription switch to the UC Irvine Libraries' sponsored subscription?

Yes!  If you currently have a personal subscription to WaPo, contact their Customer Service to cancel your personal subscription.  

 

Is any content from Washington Post NOT included in our subscription?

Print copies are not included, meaning you cannot get the print paper delivered to you.  

 

What are the Terms of Service for The Washington Post?
They are all available on the following pages.  

Reprints and Permissions  *  Privacy Policy  *  Terms of Service

More questions?

• You can contact Washington Post Customer Service.
• Alternatively, you can use the UC Irvine Libraries' Ask a Librarian email service page.  

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