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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Shop-Law-Journal-Library-1024x602.png)
Next, choose the option you wish to purchase and click Proceed to Checkout.
![image of short-term purchasing options for the Law Journal Library](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/short-term-1024x572.png)
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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-08_11-17-59-min-1024x114.png)
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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-08_11-19-57-min.png)
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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-08_11-23-25-min.png)
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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-08_11-24-33-min.png)
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"](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/guest.png)
Even if you do not have a PayPal account, it may display this message. Here, simply select Continue as a guest.
![](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/blur.png)
Next, fill in your information and payment method. If you see this page, simply uncheck the ‘Save info & create your PayPal account’:
![](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/paypal.png)
Once the subscription has gone through, you will be directed to a Payment Receipt page.
![](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/receipt.png)
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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-08_11-34-34-min.png)
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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-08_11-36-06-min.png)
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](https://help.heinonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-08_11-36-57-min.png)