How to get going

Click on the link below and choose Save to download the installer to your computer. Double-click the installer icon and follow the instructions. (Please note: This service requires a PC running Windows.)

Installation takes only a few minutes and does not require any forms to be filled out or personal information to be shared. The download process is secure and doesn't contain any adware or spyware. We do not log IP addresses.

Download Toronto Star news alerts.

When installation is complete, you'll see the Star's blue ribbon icon in your system tray (the lower right-hand corner of your screen). Right-click the icon to change your settings or find out more about thestar.com alerts.

News alerts will appear even when you aren't reading thestar.com's web site, as long as your Internet connection is active. The alerts will include a link to thestar.com where you can read more details on the breaking news story.

The software is provided to you by Skinkers plc ("Skinkers") and not by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Any claim you have in respect of the software must be made against Skinkers and you agree not to involve Toronto Star Newspapers Limited in any dispute with Skinkers in connection with the software or otherwise. Your downloading, installation and use of the software is subject to additional terms in the form of the "Skinkers License Agreement" which will be presented to you during installation.