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How do I purchase a short-term subscription?

To purchase a short-term subscription to a HeinOnline database, first, from the short-term subscription page, choose the database you would like to subscribe to. For example, choose Law Journal Library from the list of options.

HeinOnline Short Term Subscription to the Law Journal Library

Next, choose the option you wish to purchase and click Proceed to Checkout.

image of short-term purchasing options for the Law Journal Library

NOTE: If you have previously purchased a short-term subscription, you can click Sign In to Your Account Profile at the bottom of the page.

screenshot of Sign In to your Account Profile banner

Next, fill out the form. Enter a valid email address, create a password, and fill out the billing information.

NOTE: Email and password are case-sensitive.

screenshot of account profile set up page

Next, click the Proceed to Checkout button to complete the purchase.

NOTE: You do not need a PayPal account to purchase a subscription.

screenshot of proceed to checkout page

From the following page, either sign in to your PayPal account or choose Pay with Debit or Credit Card.

screenshot of PayPal page with option to pay with debit or credit card

If you are paying via debit or credit card, you will have to re-enter your email one more time.

image of a payment box that says "check out as a guest"

Even if you do not have a PayPal account, it may display this message. Here, simply select Continue as a guest.

Next, fill in your information and payment method. If you see this page, simply uncheck the ‘Save info & create your PayPal account’:

Once the subscription has gone through, you will be directed to a Payment Receipt page.

Soon after, you will be directed to a page that includes a printable receipt, a link to log in, as well as your username boldfaced in red font.

screenshot of payment receipt

Next, make sure to check your email! HeinOnline will email you a confirmation email indicating your order was successful. This will include a link to log in, your username, and a link to contact HeinOnline Support with any issues.

screenshot of HeinOnline confirmation email

You will also receive a receipt from PayPal.

NOTE: All payments are processed through PayPal even if you did not use a PayPal account to purchase the subscription.

screenshot of receipt from PayPal

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