Five benefits of a digital subscription to The Detroit News

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We're working hard for you in this, our 150th anniversary year. And as a subscriber to The News, you get unlimited access to all the local and national news that matters.

We can't do it without the support of our subscribers. If you haven't already subscribed, please consider a digital subscription to keep getting the stories that you and your community care about most.

We have a special offer, with additional subscription deals here.

You can also gift a subscription.

Here are five benefits of having a digital subscription:

Easy-to-use apps for quick access to news

Download The Detroit News app to get instant news alerts and you can personalize alerts so they're only on the topics you prefer. You can also swipe and scroll through stories faster or bookmark them to save for later.

Digital subscribers also receive free 7-day access to our eNewspaper, a replica of the day's printed daily newspaper via the same app.

The apps are free to non-subscribers, so try us out with no risk. Subscribers, remember to sign in to your account in the app to unlock your unlimited access.

Download the app for iOS here and Google Play here. 

Exclusive articles for subscribers

Some of our breaking news content is accessible for free, but most of our unique, in-depth and original stories are for subscribers only. About 25% of our premium content is available to subscribers only.

These stories primarily include analysis, investigations, opinions and exclusive articles you can't find anywhere else.

Newsletters tailored to your interest

The Detroit News offers several newsletters for topics you want to stay up-to-date on.

We've launched an exclusive for subscribers: From the Editor. Written weekly by Editor and Publisher Gary Miles, it gives you an inside look at the decisions our newsroom makes, a sneak peek at new hires and a heads-up on offers alongside a curated list of the top stories of the week.

Some of our other offerings include: 

  • News alerts: Sign up to get breaking news delivered via email or app the instant we post it
  • Daily BriefingStart your day with the morning's top news
  • Detroit News Sports: Lions, Tigers and more. Our sports team keeps you informed about yours
  • Michigan Politics: Washington and Lansing, red and blue, we've got your government covered
  • Detroit Dinner Bell: News and views on Metro Detroit's dining and food scene.
  • Nolan Out Loud: Nolan Finley comments on the news and shares his daily reading list.

Find all of our newsletters here. Hit the plus sign next to the newsletters you want to subscribe to, and then scroll to the bottom to save settings.

Share your subscription

All Detroit News subscriptions include free digital access for one person with whom you want to share it. Here's how:

  1. Log in to your DetroitNews.com account on your phone or desktop internet browser. (Account sharing isn't available in the app.)
  2. Click on "Manage Account."
  3. Click the "Share Digital Access" link and fill out the form.

That person will then receive an invitation email with full access to DetroitNews.com once they set up an account. 

E-Edition, a digital replica of the print edition

The e-Edition is a digital replica of The Detroit News print edition with additional features available every day to digital and print subscribers. You can save and download articles, access past editions and turn on audio storytelling.

Here's how to access: Visit detroitnews.com/eedition. If not logged in, sign into your account using your subscription credentials.

When using the e-Edition, you can:

  • Turn pages or skip to your favorite sections.
  • Save and download articles or entire pages.
  • Access archived editions.
  • Listen to articles read aloud.
  • Decrease or increase text size for easy reading.
  • Clip and share articles with your family and friends.