Important message for Newsday app users

If you use the mobile app, and are also an Optimum customer, there’s a chance you may be logged in on one or more of your mobile devices using your Optimum ID.

Please note that as of December 12th, you will no longer be able to log in with your Optimum ID.

To continue to enjoy unlimited access, you'll need to use a Newsday login.

Please visit the link below to verify your digital access. We'll find out if you need to take action, and guide you through any changes that need to be made on your devices.

Verify Access Now  

Need help? Give us a call at 1-877-545-4834

Newsday print subscribers

New Newsday digital subscribers

Optimum ID users

Many print subscribers take full advantage of their Newsday subscription by using the Newsday mobile app to stay informed on the go. If you use the Newsday app, and are also an Optimum customer, there’s a chance you may be logged in on one or more of your mobile devices using your Optimum ID.

Please note that on December 12, you’ll automatically be logged out of the app on those devices.

To continue to enjoy unlimited access, you'll need to use a Newsday digital access login. We’ve put together a few of the most common scenarios to help you through the process of updating your login.

Need help? Give us a call at 1-877-545-4834 or email us at help@newsday.com

Find the scenario that applies to you:

I’m using the Newsday app with my Optimum ID, and I already have a Newsday digital access login.
To continue using the Newsday app without interruption, log out of the app using the instructions below, and log back in using your Newsday digital access login.

I’m using the Newsday app with my Optimum ID, but I don’t have a Newsday digital access login.
To continue using the Newsday app without interruption, you’ll need tocreate a Newsday digital access login using your email address and password. Once you’ve created your new login, log out of the app using the instructions below, and log back in using your new Newsday digital access login.

I don’t have the Newsday app, but I have a Newsday digital access login.
Download the app for your mobile device using one of the links below, then sign in using your Newsday digital access login.

I don’t have the Newsday app or a Newsday digital access login.
First, create a Newsday digital access login using your email address and choose a password. Then, download the app for your mobile device using one of the links below and sign in using your new Newsday digital access login.

I’m not sure if I have a Newsday digital access login.
You can confirm your Newsday digital access login, or create one, by completing our easy registration form here.

I’ve forgotten my Newsday digital access password.
You can reset your Newsday digital access password here.

As a new digital subscriber, you already enjoy the benefits of Newsday's products. However, if you used your Optimum ID to log in, you will find those credentials will no longer be valid.

I’m using the Newsday app with my Optimum ID, and I already have a Newsday digital access login.
To continue using the Newsday app without interruption, log out of the app using the instructions below, and log back in using your Newsday digital access login.

I’m using the Newsday app with my Optimum ID, but I don’t have a Newsday digital access login.
To continue using the Newsday app without interruption, you’ll need tocreate a Newsday digital access login using your email address and password. Once you’ve created your new login, log out of the app using the instructions below, and log back in using your new Newsday digital access login.

I don’t have the Newsday app, but I have a Newsday digital access login.
Download the app for your mobile device using one of the links below, then sign in using your Newsday digital access login.

You recently received an email from Optimum’s parent company, Altice USA, informing you that as of Sept. 15, Altice no longer offers free Newsday digital access with Optimum's online service. As of November XXX, Optimum IDs will not be allowed to log into the Newsday app.

Get this exclusive trial offer from Newsday.

Through an exclusive trial offer for Optimum customers, Newsday is pleased to extend your digital access at no cost until the end of the year. Click here.

What happens to Newsday subscribers who want to log in to newsday.com with their Optimum ID?

Newsday print subscribers receive Newsday digital access at no additional cost. Customers who have a Newsday subscription and are using their Optimum ID for digital access will need to register directly on newsday.com/register. If you already have a Newsday subscription but are using an Optimum log in, go to the settings section of the app, and click on log out. Then use your Newsday credentials to log back in.

What does digital access include?

Newsday Digital Access benefits include:

• Unlimited access to newsday.com and to the Newsday mobile and TV apps, including the newspaper archive
• Award-winning Long Island news coverage 24/7 and the digital paper
• Real-time breaking news and custom alerts on your mobile device

How do I get the special promotion?

Customers can unlock the trial offer by going here.

How long is the trial offer?

Until the end of 2018.

What will the promotional subscription monthly rate be after the trial period ends?

Once your trial expires, you will be charged a reduced subscription rate of $3.49 a week for 26 weeks. You can cancel anytime.

Who should I contact if I have a question about my Newsday subscription?

Customers should call Newsday directly at 1-877-545-4834 with questions about their Newsday subscription or any other related issues.

Supported devices

Users with some legacy devices, no longer supported by the manfucturer, using an Optimum ID may not be able to access the Newsday app, given the software and hardware constraints. These include devices older than the iPhone 5 and the fourth generation iPad, released in 2012. In addition more modern devices that don't have the latest operating system installed (iOS 9 or later) may not be able to access the app.