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Get personal access to JSTOR with JPASS

Need reliable academic sources but don’t have institutional access? JPASS gives independent researchers and lifelong learners affordable access to thousands of trusted academic journals, so you can move your research forward with confidence.

Read without limits, download and save articles, and organize everything in one place.

Plans start at $19.50/month or $199/year.

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Monthly

$19.50/month

Best for ongoing research

  • Read unlimited articles from 2,400+ academic journals
  • Download and save 10 PDFs per month 
  • Save and organize your research in one place with Workspace
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Yearly

$199/year

Best value for long-term projects

  • Save 15% compared to monthly access with a one-time annual payment
  • Read unlimited articles from 2,400+ academic journals
  • Download and save 120 PDFs per year
  • Save and organize your research in one place with Workspace
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Free

Basic access to free and open content

  • Access open content and public-domain articles
  • Get limited free reading of select items
  • Save and organize your research in one place with Workspace
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What is JPASS?

JPASS is a personal JSTOR subscription designed for people doing research without access to JSTOR through a school or library.

Whether you’re an independent scholar, writer, or lifelong learner, JPASS gives you access to the same trusted academic journals used by universities—without needing library credentials.

With JPASS, you can:

  • Explore 2,400+ scholarly journals across disciplines
  • Read without limits
  • Download articles to keep and reference later

Personal access to JSTOR gives you a faster, more reliable way to access academic research—so you can spend less time searching for sources and more time learning, writing, and creating.

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Do better research, faster

  • Work with trusted academic sources
    Access peer-reviewed journals and respected publishers, so you can confidently cite and build on credible research.
  • Stop searching across multiple platforms
    Find what you need in one place, with powerful search tools and filters.
  • Keep everything organized
    Save, annotate, and revisit articles in your Workspace—so your research stays connected as your project evolves.
  • Rely on JSTOR’s trusted platform
    JPASS is powered by JSTOR, a nonprofit digital library used by over 14,000 institutions and millions of researchers  worldwide.
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Get monthly or yearly access based on your research needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is JPASS for?

JPASS is designed for independent researchers, writers, educators, and lifelong learners who need reliable academic sources without institutional access.

Why should I pay for JPASS if some content is free?

Free access on JSTOR is limited to select content and online-only reading. JPASS gives you full access to thousands of journals, plus the ability to download and keep articles for your work.

What journals can I access with JPASS?

JPASS gives you access to 2,400+ archival journals on JSTOR, as well as the Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa primary source collection. A small number of journals aren’t included in this program, and you can search and browse the full list of content available through JPASS on the JPASS Collection page.

What is the refund policy for JPASS?

Refunds are available only for the yearly JPASS plan. You can request a refund within two weeks of purchase if no more than 10 article PDFs were downloaded and saved during that time.

I just bought a JPASS. How do I access JSTOR?

JPASS requires a JSTOR account, which you’ll create during checkout. If you already have an account, you can use the same username and password to sign up for JPASS. Use these credentials to log in to JSTOR from anywhere, anytime.

Will my JPASS renew automatically?

If you have a JPASS subscription, it will renew automatically unless you cancel before your renewal date. We’ll send you a reminder email 7 days before a monthly subscription renews and 30 days before an annual subscription renews. The email includes a link to cancel your plan. You can also cancel your subscription at any time from the Access Plan page in your account.

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A person works on a laptop at a desk in a home office or library setting. Journal covers from Administrative Law Review and Asia Policy are displayed alongside the image. Overlay callouts promote JSTOR features including “Recommendations,” “Access anywhere,” and “Journal archive.”

“Front Matter.” Administrative Law Review, vol. 74, no. 4, 2022. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/27234586. Accessed 29 May 2026.

“Front Matter.” Asia Policy, vol. 19, no. 4, 2024. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/27345673. Accessed 29 May 2026.

An older adult with gray hair and glasses sits outdoors at a patio table using a laptop. A stack of books and journals is beside them. Overlay callouts highlight JSTOR features including “Stay curious,” “Search JSTOR,” and “Download PDFs.” A journal cover appears in the upper-right corner.

“Front Matter.” The Journal of Education, vol. 59, no. 15 (1475), 1904. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/44058767. Accessed 29 May 2026.