How to Purchase a Gift Subscription to Slashdot

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Users who purchase a subscription to Slashdot can enjoy the luxury of viewing pages without the annoyance of banner ads. Whether it's a special occasion or you're feeling just plain generous, giving a gift subscription is the ideal way to show the Slashdot nut in your life that you care enough to shield him or her from banner ads.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Slashdot account
PayPal account or major credit card
Computer with Internet access

Give the Gift of a Slashdot Subscription

Step1

Open your Web browser and access the Slashdot home page (see Resources below).

Step2

Enter your Slashdot username and password to log in to your account.

Step3

Locate and click on the hypertext link marked "Subscribe." You can also access this screen by clicking on your "Preferences" link and selecting "Subscription" from the Preferences submenu.

Step4

Check the box beside the "Buy Gift Subscription For UID" option.

Step5

Type the Slashdot nickname of the person for whom you are buying the gift subscription in the adjacent field.

Step6

In the field asking, "Who Do You Want The Recipient To Be Told The Gift Is From?" write your name. If you leave this blank, your Slashdot username will be displayed as a default.

Step7

Click "Continue And Choose Payment Type." You'll reach a page where you can confirm the subscription.

Step8

Select either the PayPal or credit card payment option. If you have both PayPal and a credit card, you may want to choose PayPal, since it's more secure.

Step9

Enter the quantity of pages you wish to purchase and click "Continue."

Step10

Fill in your billing information. Double-check to ensure its accuracy.

Step11

Click "Purchase Subscription" when you've finished.

Step12

Make a note of any transaction confirmation information after the purchase is approved. The recipient will receive notification of your gift.

Tips & Warnings

Find answers to many common (and some not-so-common) questions at the Slashdot FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page (see Resources below).
Exercise caution when making financial transactions over the Internet. Protect your PayPal account or credit card by making sure you completely clear your Web browser's history and cache after you make your purchase. Consult your browser's "Help" menu if you're not sure how to do this.