Getting started with the L.A. Times app - Los Angeles Times

Getting started with the L.A. Times app

Watch the videos below to learn how to set up and use the app on your phone or tablet.

We recommend watching on a desktop or laptop for a smoother experience. If at any time you get stuck, pause the videos and scroll down to the FAQs or chat with us.

If you have digital access, proceed to Step 2 below. Need to set up digital access? See Step 1.

If you have digital access, scan the code to download the app, then proceed to Step 2 below. Need to set up digital access? See Step 1.

For iPhone® and iPad® mobile devices

Step 1: Activate Your Digital Access

Start here if: You’re a print subscriber and need to activate your latimes.com digital account.

Have you…

Created an latimes.com account?
Created a print subscription online?

If so, proceed to Step 2.

Learn how to locate the app in the App Store®, download it and log in.

You can also tap the button to be taken directly to the App Store.

You can also scan the code to be taken directly to the App Store.

Step 3: Explore App Features

Take a quick tour of the app’s key features like the Home, eNewspaper and Me tabs.

Step 4: Customize Your Experience

Learn to customize your push notifications and article text size.

For Android™ devices

Step 1: Activate Your Digital Access

Start here if: You’re a print subscriber and need to activate your latimes.com digital account.

Have you…

Created an latimes.com account?
Created a print subscription online?

If so, proceed to Step 2.

Learn how to locate the app in the Google Play™ store, download it and log in.

You can also tap the button to be taken directly to the Google Play store.

You can also scan the code to be taken directly to the Google Play store.

Step 3: Explore App Features

Take a quick tour of the app’s key features like the Home, eNewspaper and Me tabs.

Step 4: Customize Your Experience

Learn to customize your push notifications and article text size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get digital access if I already have a print subscription?

All our print subscriptions include unlimited digital access at no additional cost. If you haven’t activated your digital access, follow the process here.

I don’t see my print subscription info when I log in to latimes.com. How do I connect my print subscription to my digital account?

You likely need to activate digital access. Follow the process here to connect your existing latimes.com account to your print subscription.

What does unlimited digital access include for subscribers?

Customizable breaking news alerts for the topics you care about most
California-centric reporting and investigative journalism you won’t find elsewhere
Expert recommendations and guides to the best of California
Unlimited access to the L.A. Times app for news, games and more on the go
The feel of print on any device with the daily eNewspaper, a digital replica of the L.A. Times print edition

Does my subscription include full access to your mobile app?

Yes, subscribers get unlimited access to the app when they log in using their latimes.com email and password. The app is free to download for all iOS and Android users, however non-subscribers have access to only a limited number of articles.

How do I download the L.A. Times app?

Scan a QR code or tap one of the buttons above to be taken to your device’s app store.
Select the “L.A. Times: Essential California News” app and tap the button to download.
Open the app.
If you would like to enable push notifications, tap “Allow” when prompted.

How do I connect my digital subscription to the L.A. Times app?

Open the app and go to the “Home” tab in the bottom left corner of the navigation bar.
Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
Under “Account,” tap “Log In/Register.”
Type in the email and password you used to create your latimes.com digital account. Then tap “Log In.”
Once you are logged in, your subscription type will automatically populate in the app.

I am not an L.A. Times subscriber. How do I subscribe using the app?

Open the app and go to the “Home” tab in the bottom left corner of the navigation bar.
Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
Under “Account,” tap “Subscribe.”
Tap “Start Your Trial” to begin your first month of access for free.
Follow the prompts to finish setting up your subscription.

How do I find my favorite sections in the L.A. Times app?

There are two ways to find sections and explore content by topic in the app:

Go to the “Home” tab and scroll left to right in the menu of section headers at the top of the page.
Go to the “Home” tab and tap the hamburger menu in the top left corner to see all sections and topics.

How do I save an article for later in the L.A. Times app?

When you are viewing a story, tap the ribbon icon in the top right corner. To view your saved articles, tap the “Me” tab in the bottom right corner. Then scroll to the “Saved” section at the bottom.

Where do I find games and puzzles in the L.A. Times app?

Tap the “Media” tab in the bottom navigation bar. At the top of the page, toggle from “Video” to “Games” to play the daily crossword, mini crossword, sudoku and more, ad-free.

Stuck? We can help.

If you need assistance troubleshooting, please reach out to our customer service team at 213-283-2274, send us a message or chat with us.

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