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Activating an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription

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

Avast SecureLine VPN subscriptions purchased via Google Play Store or the App Store are activated automatically on the device used to make the purchase. You do not need to manually activate the app.

To learn how to start using your subscription on an Android TV, refer to the following article:
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. For instructions to cancel a subscription via Google Play Store, refer to the following article:
If you started a free trial period purchasing your subscription, you need to cancel the subscription connected to the trial period before following the activation instructions below. For instructions to cancel a subscription via the App Store, refer to the following article:

Activation Code

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using an activation code:

  1. Double-click the Avast Secureline VPN icon on your Windows desktop to open the application.
  2. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Enter activation code.
  3. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then click Enter.
  4. If you have more than one product associated with your activation code, ensure the products you want to use are selected, then click Activate & install. The products you selected are installed and activated automatically.

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using an activation code:

  1. Click Go in the menu bar, select Applications, then double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon to open the application.
  2. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Subscription.
  3. Select Enter an activation code.
  4. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then click Enter.
  5. If you have more than one valid subscription, click the subscription you want to use, then click Select.
  6. Click OK to return to the Subscription screen.

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using an activation code:

  1. On the Home screen of your device, tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon to open the app.
  2. Tap Already purchased?.
  3. Select Enter activation code.
  4. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then tap Activate.

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using an activation code:

  1. On the Home screen of your device, tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon to open the app.
  2. Tap Already Purchased?.
  3. Select Enter activation code.
  4. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then tap Continue.
  5. Tap OK to confirm.

Your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription is now active.

Avast Account

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using your Avast Account:

  1. Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on your Windows desktop to open the application.
  2. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Sign in.
  3. Enter the credentials for your Avast Account that is linked to the email address you used to purchase Avast SecureLine VPN, then click Sign in. Alternatively, select the Create account tab to create a new Avast Account.
  4. If you have more than one product associated with your activation code, ensure the products you want to use are selected, then click Activate & install. The products you selected are installed and activated automatically.

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using your Avast Account:

  1. Click Go in the menu bar, select Applications, then double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon to open the application.
  2. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Subscription.
  3. Select Sign in to Avast Account.
  4. Enter the credentials for your Avast Account that is linked to the email address you used to purchase Avast SecureLine VPN, then click Sign in.
  5. If you have more than one valid subscription, click the subscription you want to use, then click Select.
  6. Click OK to return to the Subscription screen.

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using your Avast Account:

  1. On the Home screen of your device, tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon to open the app.
  2. Tap Already purchased?.
  3. Tap Sign in to Avast Account.
  4. Enter the credentials for your Avast Account that is linked to the email address you used to purchase Avast SecureLine VPN, then tap Sign in.
  5. If you have more than one valid subscription, select the subscription you want to use.

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using your Avast Account:

  1. On the Home screen of your device, tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon to open the app.
  2. Tap Already Purchased?.
  3. Select Sign in to Avast Account.
  4. Enter the credentials for your Avast Account that is linked to the email address you used to purchase Avast SecureLine VPN, then tap Sign in.
  5. If you have more than one valid subscription, select the subscription you want to use.
  6. Tap OK to confirm.

Your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription is now active.

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:

Restore via Google Play

If you purchased your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription from Google Play Store, you can re-activate your subscription using your Google Account. This is useful if you are reinstalling Avast SecureLine VPN after replacing or resetting your Android device. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

Restore via the App Store

If you purchased your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription from the App Store you can re-activate your subscription using your Apple ID. This is useful if you are reinstalling Avast SecureLine VPN after replacing or resetting your iOS device. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

Other activation options

To active Avast SecureLine VPN using a license file:

  1. Open your order confirmation email.
  2. Right-click the attached License.avastlic file and save it to your PC.
  3. Double-click the Avast Secureline VPN icon on your Windows desktop to open the application.
  4. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Enter activation code.
  5. Click Use a license file.
  6. Locate the license file on your PC and click Open.
  7. Check your subscription details, then click Continue to return to the My subscriptions screen.

Your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription is now active.

Troubleshoot activation issues

If you experience any activation issues:

  1. Ensure you have correctly entered your activation code, including hyphens.
  2. If activation using your activation code still doesn't work, try following the instructions to activate using your Avast Account.
  3. Check that your Avast Account is registered to the email address that you used to purchase Avast SecureLine VPN. If you used a different email address for purchase, you can add this email address to your Avast Account. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
  4. In some cases, subscription synchronization may take up to 24 hours after purchase. If your subscription is still not active after this time, refer to the following article:

Further recommendations

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

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


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

  • Avast SecureLine VPN 5.x for Windows
  • Avast SecureLine VPN 4.x for Mac
  • Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for Android
  • Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for iOS
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1, 32 / 64-bit

  • Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
  • Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
  • Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
  • Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
  • Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)

  • Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow, API 23) or later

  • Apple iOS 13.0 or later
  • Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

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