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Activating Avast SecureLine VPN

Applies to Avast SecureLine VPN for Windows, Avast SecureLine VPN for Mac, Avast SecureLine VPN for Android, Avast SecureLine VPN for iOS

 

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

Note:Avast SecureLine 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.
Your device:
Important: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

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using an activation code:

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

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

Tip:If you purchased Avast SecureLine VPN (Multi-Device), you can activate Avast SecureLine 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 SecureLine VPN subscription.

Sign in to Avast Account

Tip: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 SecureLine VPN using your Avast Account:

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

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

Tip:If you purchased Avast SecureLine VPN (Multi-Device), you can activate Avast SecureLine 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 SecureLine VPN subscription.

Device pairing

After you activate an Avast SecureLine 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:

Still need help?

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

If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.

Further recommendations

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

 

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



Updated on: 02/06/2022

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