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How to access and create an account to the Washington Post through Tufts.

How to Create An Account through Tufts

  1. Use this Tufts-subscribed link to access the Washington Post
  2. Select "Sign In" in the upper right. On the bottom of that page, select the "Need an account? Sign up" link
  3. On the Sign Up page, follow the prompts and enter your Tufts email address and create a password.
  4. Check for a verification email in your inbox. Click the verifiy email link in that email message.
  5. Select "continue with this account"
  6. Click on "WP Reader" (or your name) in the upper right;
  7. Go to Account Settings, then under Subscription Settings, select "View subscription details"
  8. Click on "Activate free digital access"
  9. Once activated, you will have access to the Washington Post from any device.

NOTE: Only the most recent 15 years is available. View the WP JumboSearch record for earlier content.

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Mobile Access

After you have created your account, you can download the free smartphone or iPad app by visiting Washington Post Mobile Apps or your app store.