Frequently Asked Questions - About subscribing

Online institutional access to our archive is available via two methods: 10 Login and IP (Internet Protocol) access. 

10 Login access

This method requires users to collect a username and password combination from the institutional administrator/library desk before logging on to gain access to the archive. 

10 Login access may be purchased online or offline.

IP access

Under this form of access, users from a subscribing institution are automatically logged on when they visit the website. This is done using a specified IP address / range (rather like a personal address for your modem) pre-supplied to us.

Institutions may specify as many IP addresses/ranges as required.

If you paid online, make sure you are logging in with the username and password that you bought the subscription with.

Remember that if you have chosen to send in your order together with a cheque, or you faxed or phoned with payment, your order may not yet have been processed. We will contact you by email when your online subscription is active.

If you are experiencing another type of error, please use the Contact Us form.

Simply log in, visit the online shop and take out a new online subscription.

Current print subscribers do not automatically receive an online subscription to History Today.

However, a special upgrade offer is available to print subscribers. Visit our online shop for more details.

UK students receive discounts on History Today print subscriptions. Proof of current student ID is necessary. 

Please refer to the Student History Today Subscription page for more details.

Select the 'Direct Debit' option when purchasing a subscription. Note that this is only available to UK-based customers.

The current issue will be dispatched to you within 4 weeks, unless you contact us otherwise to specify a different start date for your subscription.