Log in and out of CNN

Which device are you using?

There are two ways to log in to CNN:

Log in with a CNN account

Here's how to log in to your account:

  1. In the CNN app, tap the Settings icon (lower right).
  2. Tap Log In to Your CNN Account.
  3. Enter your CNN email and password and then tap Log In.
    Need help? See Can't log in to CNN account.

To log out, tap the Settings icon (lower right), then Account Settings, and then tap Log Out of CNN.

Log in with your TV provider

If you get CNN with your TV package, you can log in to CNN using your TV provider account. Once you're logged in, you can watch a live stream of the CNN TV channels and a selection of CNN Original Series and Films on-demand.

Here's how to log in with your TV provider:

  1. In the CNN app, tap the Settings icon (lower right).
  2. Tap Access Live TV.
  3. Choose your TV provider or choose Show More. Here you can search for your provider. Not all TV providers support the CNN app. If your TV provider isn't listed, check back later to see if they are added or contact your TV provider.
  4. Enter the username and password for your TV provider account.
    Need help? See Can't log in with TV provider.
  5. To start streaming, tap the Home icon (lower left) and then tap TV Channels (upper right). Here you can watch a live stream of the CNN TV channels and a selection of CNN Original Series and Films on-demand (if your TV subscription includes CNN).

To listen to a live TV channel: Choose the Audio icon (bottom edge) and then choose a TV channel.

There are two ways to log in at cnn.com:

Log in with a CNN account

Here's how to log in to your account:

  1. Go to cnn.com on your computer.
  2. Choose Log In (upper right).
  3. Enter your CNN email and password and then choose Log In.
    Need help? See Can't log in to CNN account.

To logout, click your profile icon (upper right) and then choose Log Out.

Log in with your TV provider

If you get CNN with your TV package, you can log in to CNN using your TV provider account. Once you're logged in, you can watch a live stream of the CNN TV channels and a selection of CNN Original Series and Films on-demand.

Here's how to log in with your TV provider:

  1. Go to cnn.com on your computer.
  2. Choose Live TV (top right).
  3. Choose Verify TV Provider.
  4. Select your TV provider or choose View All TV Providers. Here you can search or find your provider in the list. Not all TV providers support CNN. If your TV provider isn't listed, check back later to see if they are added or contact your TV provider.
  5. Enter the username and password for your TV provider account.
    Need help? See Can't log in with TV provider.
  6. Now you can watch a live stream of the CNN TV channels and a selection of CNN Original Series and Films on-demand (if your TV subscription includes CNN).

There are two ways to log in to CNN:

Log in with a CNN account

Here's how to log in to your account:

  1. In the CNN app, choose Settings (gear icon, left edge).
  2. Select Log In (on the Account tab).
  3. Enter your CNN email and password and then choose Log In.
    Need help? See Can't log in to CNN account.

To logout, choose Settings and then choose Log Out (on the Account tab).

Log in with your TV provider

If you get CNN with your TV package, you can log in to CNN using your TV provider account. Once you're logged in, you can watch a live stream of the CNN TV channels and a selection of CNN Original Series and Films on-demand.

Here's how to log in with your TV provider:

  1. In the CNN app, do one of the following:
    • Choose TV Channels (key icon) and then choose Activate Network TV.
    • Choose Settings (gear icon), then TV Channels, and then choose Activate.
  2. On your phone or computer, go to cnn.com/activate.
  3. Choose the TV device you're using.
  4. Enter the code from your TV screen and choose Continue to Verify.
  5. Select your TV provider or choose View All TV Providers. Here you can search or find your provider in the list. Not all TV providers support CNN. If your TV provider isn't listed, check back later to see if they are added or contact your TV provider.
  6. Enter the username and password for your TV provider account.
    Need help? See Can't log in with TV provider.
  7. To start streaming, choose TV Channels (key icon, left edge). Here you can watch a live stream of the CNN TV Channels and a selection of CNN Original Series and Films on-demand (if your TV subscription includes CNN).

To log out, choose Settings (gear icon, left edge), scroll right to the TV Channels tab, and then choose Log Out.