Yes, you can share individual articles from The Times with non-subscribers, but sharing complete pages or entire editions typically requires the recipient to have a subscription.
Sharing Times Articles with Others
The ability to share content from The Times depends on the specific type of content you wish to disseminate. There's a clear distinction between sharing a single article and sharing a full digital page or edition.
Sharing Individual Articles
When you come across a specific news story, opinion piece, or feature article that you'd like to share, you can generally do so without the recipient needing an active Times subscription. This sharing is commonly facilitated through:
- Email: Sending the direct link to the article via email allows your contacts to access that particular piece.
- Social Networks: Posting the article link on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social media sites enables your followers and friends to read the shared content.
This method is designed to allow easy dissemination of individual stories, ensuring that specific content can reach a broader audience, even those without a subscription.
Sharing Complete Pages or Editions
In contrast, if you attempt to share a full page from the digital edition of The Times, such as a complete newspaper page from the e-paper website, or an entire digital replica of the day's paper, the recipient will almost certainly be prompted to sign in with a Times subscription to view the content. This policy ensures that the comprehensive experience and full content of the digital newspaper remain an exclusive benefit for subscribers.
To summarize the sharing capabilities:
| Content Type | Shareable to Non-Subscribers? | Recipient Needs Subscription? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Articles | Yes | No |
| Complete Pages/Editions | No | Yes |
