Copying an article URL from NYTimes.com is straightforward, but the method you choose depends on why you need the link. If you just need the web address for your own reference, copying from the browser is fine. However, if you are sharing the link with someone else, the standard URL will often hit a paywall unless they are a subscriber.
Here is the detailed guide on how to copy, share, and handle NYTimes article URLs.
Method 1: The Standard Copy (Browser Address Bar)
This is the simplest method and works for saving the article for yourself or sharing with fellow subscribers.
1.Open the Article: Navigate to the specific news story on NYTimes.com.
2.Locate the Address Bar: At the top of your browser, you will see the URL (e.g., https://www.nytimes.com/2024/...).
3.Copy: Click the address bar to highlight the text, then right-click and select "Copy" (or use Ctrl+C / Cmd+C).
4.Paste: You can paste this link into a document, email, or chat.
5.Important Caveat: If you send this standard URL to a non-subscriber, they will likely encounter a paywall after reading their limited number of free articles . The link itself is valid, but the access is restricted.
Method 2: The "Share" Button
The New York Times website includes built-in sharing tools that may generate a slightly cleaner link or direct the recipient appropriately.
1.Find the Share Icon: On the article page, look for the Share icon (usually a curved arrow pointing right) located near the headline or in the toolbar on the left/top of the article .
2.Select "Copy Link": Clicking the Share icon will open a menu. Select the option to Copy Link or Copy URL .
3.Result: This copies a URL to your clipboard. In many cases, this link is functionally identical to the address bar URL, but it may include tracking parameters (?smid=url-share) that identify it as a shared link .
Method 3: The "Gift Article" Feature (For Subscribers)
If you are a New York Times subscriber, you have a significant advantage: the ability to share articles that non-subscribers can
read for free. This is the best way to share an article with someone who does not have a subscription.
1.Look for the Gift Icon: Instead of the standard share arrow, look for a gift box icon or a button that says "Give free access" .
2.Click the Gift Box: This will generate a special gift link.
3.Share the Link: You can copy this link and send it. The recipient will be able to read the full article without hitting the paywall.