How to activate Avast VPN

Avast VPN is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. After installing Avast VPN, you may need to activate your subscription using a valid activation code or your Avast Account.

Avast VPN subscriptions purchased via Google Play Store or the App Store activate automatically on the device you use to make the purchase, so you do not need to manually activate the app. For information about managing Avast mobile subscriptions purchased via Google Play Store or the App Store, refer to the following article: Transferring or restoring Avast mobile subscriptions.

If you started a free-trial period before purchasing your subscription, you need to cancel the subscription connected to the trial period before following the activation instructions below.

Your chosen activation method:

Enter activation code
Sign in to Avast Account

Enter activation code

To activate Avast VPN using an activation code:

Open Avast VPN, then go to ☰ Menu ▸ Enter activation code.
Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then click Enter.
If more than one product is associated with your activation code, ensure the products you want to use are selected, then click Activate & install. The products you select are installed and activated automatically.

Open Avast VPN, then go to ☰ Menu ▸ My subscription.
In the screen that appears, in the Subscription tab, click Enter Activation Code.
In the Enter Activation Code screen, enter the activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then click Activate.
Click OK to return to the Subscription screen.

Tap the Avast VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
Tap ⋮ Options (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
Select Enter activation code.
Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then tap Activate.

Tap the Avast VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
Tap Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
Select Enter activation code.
Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then tap Continue.

On your Android TV, select Settings (the gear icon) ▸ Apps ▸ Avast VPN ▸ Open.
In Avast VPN, select Settings in the top-right corner.
Select Subscription.
Select Already purchased?.
Select More pairing options.
Select Enter Activation code.
Enter your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then select Continue.

Your Avast VPN subscription is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section in this article.

If you purchased Avast VPN (Multi-Device), you can activate Avast VPN on your Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.

To confirm which subscription you purchased, check your order confirmation email or the Avast Account that contains your Avast VPN subscription.

Sign in to Avast Account

Your Avast Account login is the email address that you provided during the subscription purchase. To sign into your Avast Account for the first time, refer to the following article: Activating your Avast Account.

To activate Avast VPN using your Avast Account:

Open Avast VPN, then go to ☰ Menu ▸ Sign in. Your default web browser opens.
Follow the relevant step below (option A or option B) in your browser:
- Option A: Check that the listed Avast Account is the one that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then click Yes, continue. Alternatively, click Sign in as someone else.
- Option B: Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then click Continue.
When prompted by your browser, follow the on-screen instructions to re-open Avast VPN.
If more than one product is associated with your Avast Account, ensure the products you want to use are selected, then click Activate & install. The products you select are installed and activated automatically.

Your Avast VPN subscription is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Activate via sign-in key section below.

Activate via sign-in key

If activation via Avast Account fails, you can activate Avast VPN using the sign-in key from your web browser. To use this alternative activation method, follow the steps below:

Open Avast VPN, then go to ☰ Menu ▸ Sign in. Your default web browser opens.
Follow the relevant step below (option A or option B) in your default web browser:
- Option A: Check that the listed Avast Account is the one that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then click Yes, continue. Alternatively, click Sign in as someone else.
- Option B: Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then click Continue.
Click Get a sign-in key instead.
Click Copy to clipboard.
Go to Avast VPN, and click enter the sign-in key from your browser.
Click in the text box, then press the Ctrl key and the V key on your keyboard simultaneously to paste the sign-in key.
When the sign-in key is entered, click Continue.
If more than one product is associated with your Avast Account, ensure the products you want to use are selected, then click Activate & install. The products you select are installed and activated automatically.

Open Avast VPN, then go to ☰ Menu ▸ Sign in
In the page that appears, enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then click Sign in.
Click OK to return to the Subscription screen.

Tap the Avast VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
Tap ⋮ Options (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
Tap Sign in to Avast Account.
Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then tap Sign in.

Tap the Avast VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
Tap Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
Select Sign in to Avast Account.
Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then tap Sign in.

On your Android TV, select Settings (the gear icon) ▸ Apps ▸ Avast VPN ▸ Open.
In Avast VPN, select Settings in the top-right corner.
Select Subscription.
Select Already purchased?.
Select More pairing options.
Select Sign in with Avast Account.
Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast VPN subscription, then select Sign in.

Your Avast VPN subscription is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section below.

Device pairing

After you activate an Avast VPN (Multi-Device) subscription on your first device using either an activation code or your Avast Account, you can then use device pairing to activate your subscription on additional devices.

For more information about device pairing, refer to the following article:

Pairing an Avast VPN subscription

Still need help?

To learn how to resolve some of the most common activation issues, refer to the following article:

Troubleshooting activation issues in Avast products

If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.

Further recommendations

To learn more about Avast VPN, refer to the following articles:

For instructions on transferring your subscription to a new device, refer to the following article:

Transferring an Avast subscription to another device

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Updated on: 15/10/2026

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