KQED Passport
As a member, get extended access to stream an on-demand library of quality public television programming online, including MASTERPIECE, KQED programs and more that’s updated weekly.
Do I have access to KQED Passport?
If you give $5/month or $60 or more per year, you’re eligible for Passport. Check with the PBS Member Lookup tool. Make sure to enter the email address associated with your KQED membership.
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How do I get KQED Passport if I don’t have access?
Donate $60 or more to get access to Passport.
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How do I resolve a technical issue?
For all technical issues, please visit PBS Help and submit a ticket, or call 415-942-8804.
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What if I have a question that’s not answered here?
Find answers to more Passport questions in our Help Center.
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What is KQED Passport?
KQED Passport is a member benefit that gives eligible donors and supporters extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming online.
The KQED Passport library currently offers members more than 2,000 episodes to watch, with new PBS and KQED programs being added weekly. The library features episodes from popular programs like American Experience, American Masters, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, NOVA, and MASTERPIECE — including all five seasons of Downton Abbey. In addition to these signature series, the library is full of public television’s acclaimed arts, science, history and lifestyle programs; including How We Got to Now, Earth a New Wild, Austin City Limits and a rotating selection of films from Ken Burns.
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Don’t know if you have access to KQED Passport?
KQED Passport is an added benefit available to members donating $60/year or more. Use the PBS Member Lookup link below to find out.
How to Activate KQED Passport
If you’re already a KQED member, please visit pbs.org/passport/lookup/ to access your KQED Passport token information. If you receive an error or run into trouble using this form, please email us with a request to receive Passport.
If you do not currently contribute, please become a member, then follow the steps above to receive access to KQED Passport. Alternatively you can call KQED Member Services at 415-553-2150.
FAQs
Who can access KQED Passport?
KQED Passport is an added benefit available to members donating $60/year or more. If you have questions as to your donation or eligibility for this benefit, please contact Member Services. You can also visit pbs.org/passport/lookup/ and see if you already have access.
What programs are available in KQED Passport?
Programs available on Passport span a wide range of topics and series from PBS, KQED and MASTERPIECE. You can view all shows available on Passport here.
Do I need any special devices to use KQED Passport?
No. You can view Passport videos on your computer, smartphone and tablet. It is also available via the PBS App for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast and other streaming devices. We will expand access to additional devices and platforms over time.
I’m having trouble loading a video, accessing Passport on a device or some other technical issue.
For all technical issues, please visit PBS Help, submit a ticket or call 415-942-8804.
How do I use Passport with a Roku Device, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or Android Smart TV?
Do I have to activate KQED Passport if I don’t want to?
No. It is up to you to decide whether or not to activate KQED Passport. You can still watch plenty of videos on your computer, smartphone and tablet without it. KQED Passport offers station donors extended on-demand access to a rich library of quality public television programming.
If I do not have KQED Passport, will I still be able to watch programs on PBS.org and KQED.org for free?
Yes. Free is not going away. Many of our programs are available for free on various digital platforms including PBS.org, our mobile applications and the PBS channels on Roku, AppleTV and other streaming services. And of course, PBS programs will continue to be broadcast to the public, for free, over the air.
How can I find KQED Passport content?
After activating your KQED Passport account, you can view KQED Passport content on your computer, iPhone and iPad, as well as on the PBS channel on Apple TV. All KQED Passport content is designated by a Passport icon.
All videos displaying that icon are available to KQED Passport members only.
I can’t find my favorite PBS show in KQED Passport. Why not?
The library of content will continue to grow and change over time as more titles are added — so please keep checking back.
Is KQED Passport available outside the U.S.?
All PBS streaming video — KQED Passport included — is only available within the United States.
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