Shipping & Delivery

Magazine Subscription Delivery Timeframes: When to Expect Your First Issue

Wondering when your magazine subscription will start? Delivery times vary based on the publication frequency, and the timelines below follow standard industry expectations:

• Weekly magazines: Typically arrive 6–8 weeks after placing your order
• Monthly magazines: Usually delivered within 8–10 weeks
• Bi-monthly or seasonal magazines: Expected within 8–12 weeks
• Quarterly or less-frequent magazines: Generally arrive in 10–12 weeks

Please note that many of our most popular titles are delivered faster than these estimated windows. If you haven't received your first issue within 12 weeks, don't worry—just contact us and our team will assist you right away.

Most subscriptions are shipped via the United States Postal Service (USPS), although some publishers may use alternative courier services.

How do I get access to my free Instant Start issue? Do I need a username and password or app?

Once you complete your purchase of any print subscription featuring Instant Start the link to view your digital issue will be available on both the confirmation page and in the order confirmation email you receive from magazines.com. Simply click the link from whatever device you're on to enjoy your magazine – no username, password or app download needed. Instant Start issues can be viewed on any device (smartphone, desktop, laptop, tablet, etc).

Digital Magazine Subscription: When and How to Get Started

After placing your order, you should receive access to your digital magazine subscription via Magazines.com within 60 minutes. If you haven't received your activation email within that timeframe, be sure to check your spam or junk email folder—sometimes automated messages can be filtered there. With each new issue in your subscription, you'll get a reminder email letting you know the issue is available.

Print Magazine Delivery Availability: U.S. and Military Addresses

Currently, print magazine subscriptions are available for delivery within the United States.

Military Addresses: We proudly support our military customers—most magazine titles can be shipped to APO and FPO addresses for overseas delivery.

Delivery Information for Back Issues, Single-Copy Special Interest Magazines, and Books

Orders for back issues, single-copy special interest magazines, and books are processed immediately upon purchase. Once shipped, standard delivery typically takes 1 to 3 weeks, depending on your shipping address and location.

Shipping Cost

Shipping for magazine subscriptions is always FREE at Magazines.com.