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How do I access my digital magazine?

Digital magazines are delivered by Zinio or Magzter, usually within an hour of ordering. Here is how to activate and read them on any device.

Updated September 19, 2026

Digital magazines are read in the Zinio or Magzter app or website, not on the publisher's site. Your order confirmation says which one. Access is usually ready within an hour of ordering.

Step 1: find your activation email

Shortly after your order confirmation, you receive an activation email from Zinio or Magzter. Check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see it within an hour. Your order confirmation says which service fulfills your order, and Step 2 below covers each one.

Step 2: activate and read

Zinio

Click the link in the activation email and sign in or create a Zinio account using the same email address you used to order. Your magazine appears in your library. Read at zinio.com or in the Zinio app for iOS and Android. Instructions for each device are in Zinio's help center. If you cannot find the activation email, your ZINIO issues are also in your DiscountMags digital library. Magzter issues do not appear there.

Magzter

Click Start Reading in the activation email, create your Magzter password, then open the account menu (the person icon, top right) and choose My Purchases. Subscriptions are under Magazine Subscriptions and single issues under Magazine Issues; choose Read Now. Apps: iOS, Android and Amazon devices, or read on the Magzter website.

Trouble signing in?

  • Use the same email address you used at checkout. If you created your Zinio or Magzter account with a different email, the magazine will not appear.
  • For gift orders, the activation email goes to the recipient's address entered at checkout.
  • Still stuck? Contact Customer Care with your order number and the email address you are using, and we will re-send or re-link the activation.
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