How do I give a paid subscription as a gift on Substack?

To gift a paid subscription to a Substack publication, navigate to https://subdomain.substack.com/gift (replace "subdomain" with the publication name) and enter the requested details.

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If you'd like to send the gift subscription at a later time, check the box next to "Schedule for later" and select your preferred date from the date picker.

What happens next?

Once you purchase a gift subscription, you'll receive a payment receipt confirming your purchase.

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The gift recipient will receive an email and be able to access paid content immediately. If they don't have a Substack account, one will be created for them automatically, and they can sign into the Substack publication to start reading.

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Once the subscription is ending, the gift recipient will receive reminder emails where they'll have the opportunity to purchase a paid subscription plan or subscribe as a free reader.

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