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Frequently asked questions about the Monitor

To save you time, we’ve assembled answers to some of the most frequent questions we get from readers.

What is the relationship between the Monitor and the Christian Science Church?

On our About page, you can learn more about the Monitor’s constructive approach to journalism and our relationship with the Christian Science Church.

As a subscriber, how do I log in for the first time?

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6. Open the email and click the "Confirm email" button to complete your registration.
7. A new page on CSMonitor.com will open where you can create your password with the specified requirements.

How do I change my password?

1. Go to CSMonitor.com.
2. In the upper right corner of the page click "Log in."  
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As a subscriber, where can I get details on my current subscription and manage my account?

1. Go to CSMonitor.com 
2. Log in at the upper right corner of the page.
3. Once logged in, go to "Account" (top right) and click "Manage your account." You will be brought to our Customer Account Management portal.
4. Click "Sign In" and enter the same email and password you use to log in to CSMonitor.com.
5. Manage your account.

How can I fix CSMonitor.com asking me to subscribe when I already am a subscriber?

All subscribers need to log in to freely use CSMonitor.com and view as many articles as they would like. If you are a Weekly subscriber but have not yet signed up for digital access, you can register at this link. Once on that page, enter your email. We’ll send you an email verifying your account. Once you have set up your username and password, you can use them to log in anytime you see a login prompt. If you switch browsers or change devices, for example, you’ll need to log in again. Also, you will have to log in again about every 30 days for security reasons. 

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5. In the upper right corner of the page click "Log in." 
6. After providing your username and password, you will be redirected to www.CSMonitor.com and will be logged in.

If these steps did not resolve your login issue,click here to contact our subscriber support team.

The Christian Science Monitor app

Where can I find the app?

The Monitor app launched in February 2026. Download The Christian Science Monitor app in theApple App Store andGoogle Play today. 

How do I use the app?

Turn on/off notifications

1. To update your notification settings, visit the “Menu” tab in the app, accessible in the bottom navigation that is always visible. 
2. Click on the circular icon of a person in the upper right corner.
3. Select “Notifications” under “Profile & Settings.” 
4. In this menu, you can turn on/off push notifications, and also update which new content you would like to be notified about.  

Follow journalists, regions, and topics

1. To follow a specific journalist, visit a story written by that person. Select the “Follow” button at the top right of the page. 
2. To follow a specific region, visit the “Menu” tab in the app, which is accessible from the bottom navigation that is always visible.  Select the “Regions” dropdown menu, and then select the region you would like to follow. On the next page, select “Follow” on the top right of the page.
3. To follow a specific topic, visit a story from that topic category. Select the topic at the top of the story page, and then select “Follow” on the top right of the topic page.
4. Content you follow will appear in the “Following” feed, accessible from the “Saved” tab in the app, which is always visible in the bottom navigation.

Bookmark stories and access their saved content

1. Save your favorite stories to revisit them later by bookmarking them. To bookmark a story, select the flag icon in the top right corner of the story page.
2. Bookmarked content will appear in the “Bookmarks” feed, found in the “Saved” tab in the app, accessible from the bottom navigation that is always visible.

Share stories

1. Share your favorite stories with friends and family directly from the app. 
2. To share a story, select the share icon in the top right corner of the story page.
3. When the share window opens, you can share the story using your phone's sharing options (text message, email, social media, etc.) 

Adjust text size (in preferences)

1. To adjust text size settings, visit the “Menu” tab in the app, which is accessible from the bottom navigation that is always visible. 
2. Click on the circular icon of a person in the upper right corner.
3. Select the “Preferences” option under “Profile & Settings.” 
4. You can select between multiple text size options using the “Text Size” list.
5. If you select “default,” the app will automatically apply the settings selected on your phone. 

Adjust light/dark mode (in preferences)

1. To switch between light and dark mode, visit the “Menu” tab in the app, which is accessible from the bottom navigation that is always visible. 
2. Click on the circular icon of a person in the upper right corner.
3. Select the “Preferences” option under “Profile & Settings.” 
4. You can select between three options – light, dark, and use device setting – under the “Appearance” list.

How can I provide feedback about the app?

If you're enjoying your reading experience on the app or have ideas on how we can improve the app, let us know usingthis form. 

Daily newsletter

I’m a subscriber, but I’m still not receiving the Monitor Daily newsletter. What can I do?

Your Monitor Daily should arrive in your inbox around 6:15 a.m. Eastern time, Monday through Saturday. Some email programs try to filter out email that they suspect may be spam. To make sure you receive the email, we advise going to our webpage that describes how to add the Monitor Daily to your "allow list" so that it can get through these spam filters. Additionally, please see the next FAQ if you're a Gmail user. If you’re still having trouble, contact us here.

Why isn't my Daily newsletter in my Gmail inbox?

Gmail is often configured with a tabbed inbox, and some subscribers have found that our messages go into the "Promotions" tab. If you have a tabbed inbox, please check that tab to see whether our messages are being directed there. You can also check spam. You can drag and drop email from a tab into the "Primary" or "Focused" inbox and it may continue to follow that pattern going forward.

I don’t want to receive the Daily newsletter. Is there a way to be excluded from this part of my subscription?

Yes, simply click “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the Daily (or any Monitor email that you no longer wish to receive). This will end your email delivery but won’t affect your print magazine delivery if you are a Weekly subscriber. You can also still access CSMonitor.com at any time.

How can I report an error I see in the Monitor or send a comment on a story I read?

If you discover an error or have a comment about our reporting, go to this form. Information you provide will be seen by our editors.

Monitor Weekly

As a Monitor Weekly subscriber, can I access CSMonitor.com and the Monitor Daily email?

Yes, all current subscribers to the Weekly print magazine have unlimited, ad-free access to CSMonitor.com. If you have given us an email address, you’ll start receiving the Monitor Daily in your inbox each weekday morning (Eastern time). If you prefer to view these on a web browser, you can access them at CSMonitor.com/Daily. (Make sure you log in to get the benefits described here.)

How do I download the PDF version of the Monitor Weekly magazine included with my magazine subscription?

Go to CSMonitor.com and log in. You will find the Monitor Weekly download by clicking on "Magazine" in the top navigation bar, then the blue "Read now" button under "The latest issue."

Once you see the cover, tap or click on any open area of the Monitor Weekly digital edition to open the reader toolbar and its available features. Then click on the downward-pointing arrow icon at the top right of the page. This will open the PDF copy of the digital edition in a new browser tap. Next, tap on the Share button, which is represented by a square and up arrow at the top of the screen, and select Save to Files. This will download the PDF file to the Files app on your iPad. If you don't already have the Files app on your iPad, you can download it from the App Store for free, and then download the PDF file.

Monitor Weekly print magazine delivery

I’m having trouble with my Monitor Weekly delivery.

I’m a new subscriber

Your first delivery of the Monitor Weekly should arrive 4-6 weeks after you order your subscription if you live in the U.S., longer for international delivery. If you don’t receive your magazine by then, email us at csmonitorcustserv@cdsfulfillment.com or call 800-456-2220. In the meantime, your PDF download can be accessed by going to CSMonitor.com and then logging in. If this is your first time logging in, click on “I don’t have a password.” After you’ve logged in, click "Account" in the top right to find the Monitor Weekly digital edition.

I’m an existing subscriber

Since the Monitor is sent by regular mail, we are unable to guarantee a specific delivery date each week. Delays may sometimes occur, but you should receive your issue during the week of the date of issue. Issues are not considered late until the Monday following the date of issue. At that time, please email us at csmonitorcustserv@cdsfulfillment.com or call 800-456-2220. We'll be happy to issue a replacement or extend your subscription for the missed issue.

Why do some issues have two dates?

The Monitor Weekly has four combined issues each year. The periodic combining of issues is a standard practice in the publishing industry and is intended to accommodate staff vacations and acknowledge shifts in readership trends around certain high-vacation weeks throughout the year. As a bonus for our readers, we often include an additional or expanded section in these double-dated issues.

Podcast and event information

Is the audio program I hear on the Monitor Daily available as a podcast?

Yes. If you’re an iPhone user, go to the "Podcasts” app on your phone (or download it from the Apple App Store). Search for "Christian Science Monitor Daily" and hit subscribe. 

If you’re an Android smartphone user, go to the Google Podcast app (or download it from the Google Play Store). Search for "Christian Science Monitor Daily” and hit subscribe.

You can also download the podcast here:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify

On Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, say “Alexa, play The Christian Science Monitor Daily podcast.” (Sometimes it does not pull the most current audio file, so it may be better to play it from CSMonitor.com/Daily.)

To listen with a Google Home device, say, "OK, Google, play The Christian Science Monitor Daily podcast.”

How do I access events?

Events are a subscriber benefit. We will email subscribers with information on the latest event. If you are interested in attending future events, email events@csmonitor.com.

How do I find an archived article from the print version of the Monitor?

Our 1908-1980 archives are not currently available on CSMonitor.com. There are a two ways to locate an archived article: Ask your local library if they have access to ProQuest, an archival search tool, and search there, or fill out a research request form from The Mary Baker Eddy Library here: https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/questions/. They may be able to find what you are looking for, but often have a long backlog of requests.

Subscription offers 

How do I subscribe to the Monitor Daily?

New Monitor Daily subscribers can subscribe here for $11 a month with an option for a discounted annual payment of $110. On that same page, you can subscribe to both the Monitor Weekly print magazine and the Monitor Daily for $15 a month or for a discounted annual payment of $150. Annual subscribers can cancel at any time and receive a refund of their unused subscription balance by emailing customerservice@csmonitor.com.

What do I get with my subscription to the Monitor Daily?

You’ll get the Monitor Daily newsletter delivered to your inbox Monday through Saturday at 6:15 a.m., Eastern time, as well as access to more news content, special series, video and audio features, plus stories from our archive through 1980. You also have access to the Monitor app. Paid subscribers can explore our website free of third-party advertising via any web browser on desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device. In each Daily newsletter, editors explain – briefly and directly – why the day's stories matter to you. You can also listen to an overview of the Daily’s stories. As a subscriber, you’ll also hear from us about special online events, news projects, and podcasts.

I’m a student. Does the Monitor have a student discount?

Yes. Visit CSMonitor.com/Student to get the first 30 days free, then pay only $4/month or $40/year. You must have an email address that ends with an .edu domain in order to sign up for this student-only offer. If your school does not provide a .edu email address, please call our Subscription Services department at 800-456-2220 or 515-362-7462. Our phone lines are open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.

I’m an educator. Is there an academic rate?

There are educator rates to the Weekly print edition as follows: $22.50 for 13 issues (3 months); $67 for 39 issues (9 months); and $89 for 52 issues (12 months). When you subscribe to the print edition, you will receive our digital subscription at no additional cost. The digital subscription includes the Monitor Daily email and unlimited access to CSMonitor.com.

To receive the discounted rate, please email csmonitorcustserv@cdsfulfillment.com or call our Customer Service line at 800-456-2220 or 515-362-7462. Our phone lines are open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.

Do you offer a free trial of the Monitor Daily?

Yes. We offer a one-month free trial of the Monitor Daily, which provides you with about 22 issues of the Daily. To sign up, go to CSMonitor.com/freetrial.

The free trial does not include unlimited access to CSMonitor.com; however, you will have access to the full depth of content in each Daily issue (be sure to click on the titles we send you via email to explore everything in the Daily, including additional items that aren't in the trial email). Plus, you can view up to 3 articles per month without a paid subscription.

What gift subscription offers are there?

You can find our current gift offerings here.

If you were not able to locate an answer to your question from the FAQs, contact us here. We look forward to assisting you!