PBS Passport is the popular membership benefit that grants your donors access to a wide library of content on PBS platforms.
Further below, you can learn more about Passport's offerings, how it works, and find more resources for supporting your members.
Your PBS Passport members can stream more content at PBS, such as older shows and seasons.
Depending on the show, PBS Passport members can sometimes get early access to stream programs ahead of their televised broadcast.
For some shows, their episodes may be available for streaming all at once, without needing to wait for new episodes to air each week.
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH PBS PASSPORT?
When working with your members, it's also important to know which parts of PBS are exclusive to Passport and which are available to all viewers.
X PBS Passport is not a reference to PBS streaming overall.
X PBS Passport is not another name for the PBS App. Passport videos are included with the PBS App.
X PBS Passport is not related to the local station livestream.
X PBS Passport does not interact with PBS KIDS shows or apps.
X PBS Passport has no relation to third-party subscriptions like Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, and others.
STEP ONE:
BECOME A MEMBER
The PBS Passport benefit is available to current and new donors who meet your station's qualifications for Passport.*
STEP TWO:
ACTIVATE PBS PASSPORT
Each member is given their own unique activation link for their benefit. Activating is as simple as signing in with an account and accepting the terms and conditions.
STEP THREE:
STREAM PBS PASSPORT VIDEOS
PBS Passport videos are available on the PBS website, the PBS app, and our other platforms. Members must sign in with the same account they activated Passport with.
*Most stations give Passport to members who donate at least $5 monthly or $60 annually on a recurring basis, but your station may recognize different amounts.
PBS.ORG
PBS Passport videos are available on the PBS.org site. After a member activates their benefit, they're taken to the Passport Explore page on PBS.
STATION VIDEO PORTAL
Your Station Video Portal can also feature Passport videos, from both PBS National favorites and local productions.
