Subscribe to CNN

If you have a CNN account, you can enjoy a limited number of free articles on CNN.com each month. To get unlimited articles and exclusive bonus content, you can subscribe to CNN.

What's included in a CNN subscription?

On CNN.com, you can enjoy:

  • Unlimited CNN articles
  • Exclusive subscriber-only articles
  • Fewer ads

Note A live stream of the CNN TV channels is not included with a CNN subscription. Live CNN TV channels are only available through TV providers.

Subscription options

Choose from 2 billing periods:

  • Monthly - $3.99/month
  • Annual - $29.99/year

How do I subscribe to CNN?

You can subscribe at CNN.com or using the CNN app on your phone or tablet (Android or iOS). Choose how you'd like to subscribe:

Web (at CNN.com)
  1. In a web browser, go to CNN.com/subscription.
  2. Choose a billing period and then Select plan.
  3. Follow the prompts to create a CNN account or sign in. Can't sign in?
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to start your subscription.

Now you can sign in to access your subscription content at CNN.com or the CNN mobile app.

Automatic renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew each billing period (monthly or yearly) until you cancel it. To avoid being charged for your next billing period, cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before your renewal date.

Note Subscriptions are limited to 1 user per subscription. Gift subscriptions are not available at this time.

Phone or tablet
  1. Open the CNN app on your Apple or Android phone or tablet.
  2. When prompted to subscribe, choose View Plans.
  3. Choose a billing period and then Select plan.
  4. Follow the prompts to create a CNN account or sign in. Can't sign in?
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to start your subscription.

Now you can sign in to access your subscription content at CNN.com or the CNN mobile app.

Automatic renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew each billing period (monthly or yearly) until you cancel it. To avoid being charged for your next billing period, cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before your renewal date.

Note Subscriptions are limited to 1 user per subscription. Gift subscriptions are not available at this time.

To change your CNN subscription, go to Manage your CNN subscription.

CNN Account FAQs

What's included with a free CNN account?

If you have a free CNN account, you can enjoy a limited selection of CNN.com articles each month. You'll also have access to newsletters, plus you can follow topics and comment on articles.

Note Unlimited access to articles is now a subscriber-only benefit.

Can I delete my CNN account?

Things to know

  • Deleting your account does not cancel your subscription.
  • You can delete your account after your cancel your subscription.

After your subscription has been cancelled, here's how to delete your account:

  1. Go to cnn.com/account/settings.
  2. Choose Manage account and then Delete account.
  3. Confirm that you want to delete your account.