Lucky you! Someone has sent you a gift membership (or, in other words, a subscription) to a publication or media maker.
We are Steady — we manage the payments and membership programme for the media maker or publication you’ve been gifted.
Financial support of the publication or media maker, so they can keep doing what they do. You’re supporting independent media, and you should feel good about that!
Either 1 month or 1 year of membership, depending on what your gifter chooses.
Access to paywalled or exclusive content just for members
Other benefits specific to your membership plan
Now you might be wondering how to start enjoying your membership.
Let’s get you set up.
When the giver purchases your gift, they will provide your email address. Then we immediately send you an email to let you know about your gift and how to access it.
This email should say “[The name of the giver] has gifted you a membership ”.
You can access your membership only with a Steady account.
If you don’t have a Steady account yet, use the link in that email to create your account. Steady does not use passwords – we send you a 6-digit code by email. Enter it and accept our terms and conditions.
If you already have a Steady account, the email will prompt you to log in to Steady so you can access your gift right away.
Here are some answers to other questions you may have about your gift.
Your gift membership starts immediately, the day that your gifter purchases it.
Your membership is either for one month or one year.
The end date for your membership is in your welcome email and in your Steady account.
No. Gift members are one-time purchases only. So if you’re enjoying your gift membership, make sure you put it on your wishlist again next year—or simply join the media maker’s membership programme yourself.
Sorry about that. Please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll get you squared away.
