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How to tell if you are logged in to JSTOR

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How do I know if I'm logged in through my school or institution?

Visit jstor.org and look for the name of your school, library, or other subscribing institution at the top of the page.

Access provider designation statement at the top of JSTOR
This message means you're logged in through your institution.

If the banner on the top of the page says "Access Provided by [Your Institution's Name]" then you're already logged in through your institution and have access to the content they subscribe to on JSTOR. No further action is required.

Please note, you may still see a Login button in the top-right corner of the page. Don't worry, this just means you can log in to a personal JSTOR account if you registered for one. See Why do I still see a Login button if I'm already logged in through my institution?

Institutional login message at the top of JSTOR
This message means you're NOT logged in through your institution.

If the banner on the top of the page says "Have library access? Log in through your library" then you're NOT logged in through your institution.

Clicking the link in the message will open the Institution Finder, where you can search for your school or library's name and log in. See Need Help Logging in to JSTOR?

Why do I still see a Login button if I'm already logged in through my institution?

JSTOR header showing user is logged in through their institution but not a personal account
Even if you're logged in through your institution, you may still see the option to log in.

If you're logged in through your institution, but still see a Log in button at the top-right of the page, don't worry. This is the option to log in to a personal JSTOR account if you've registered for one.

With a JSTOR account, you can save and organize what you find on JSTOR in your Workspace. You can also read content from participating publishers even if you're not a member of a subscribing institution. See Benefits of a Personal JSTOR account for more.

How do I know if I'm logged in to my personal JSTOR account?

Go to https://jstor.org and look for your name at the top-right corner of the page.

JSTOR header showing user is logged in through their institution and their personal account
When you're logged in to your personal JSTOR account, your name will be visible.

If you see your name, then you're logged in to your personal account. If you don't see your name, click the Log in button to log in, or click Register to register for an account.

Please note, it's possible to be logged in to your JSTOR account without being logged in through an institution. See How do I know if I'm logged in through my school or institution?

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