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Installing and activating an Avast product

 

Installation and Activation

You can download, install, and activate a product via your Avast Account. Sign in or create an Avast Account with the email address connected to your subscription and click Manage subscriptions on the My subscriptions tile. For the relevant subscription, click Download and the select the valid device. Then, click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to install and activate the product.

Download and install your Avast product

To download and install your Avast product:

  1. Click the button below to open our download and installation help page: download and install
  2. Use the Choose your product drop-down menu to select your purchased product.
  3. Use the Choose your platform drop-down menu to select your platform.
  4. Click See Installation Instructions, then follow the on-screen steps.

Your Avast product is now installed on your device. To activate your product, refer the the next sections in this article to locate your activation code and activate your subscription.

Locate your activation code

You can find your activation code in one of the following locations:

  • Order confirmation email: Purchases made online from the official Avast website receive an order confirmation email that contains your activation code.
  • Avast Account: Purchases made online from the official Avast website appear in the Avast Account that is linked to the email address you provided at checkout. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article: Retrieving an activation code from your Avast Account.
  • An already activated Avast product: When an Avast product is already activated, your activation code is usually visible within the product via ☰ Menu (three lines) ▸ My Subscriptions. This is useful if your subscription is valid for multiple devices and you want to enter your activation code on a new device.
  • Activation card: Purchases made in a retail store or from a third-party reseller (such as Staples or Amazon) come in an Avast box or plastic case that contains a printed card with your activation code.

For detailed instructions on locating your activation code, refer to the following article:

  • Locating your Avast activation code

Activate your subscription

The exact activation steps may differ for each product.

To follow detailed instructions using one of our activation articles, select your device and product below:

WindowsMacAndroidiOS
AntiTrackAntiTrackAntiTrackX
Battery SaverXXX
BreachGuardBreachGuardXX
CleanupCleanupCleanupX
Driver UpdaterXXX
OneOneOneOne
Premium SecurityPremium SecurityMobile Security PremiumMobile Security Premium
Secure Browser PROXSecure Browser PROSecure Browser PRO
SecureLine VPNSecureLine VPNSecureLine VPNSecureLine VPN
UltimateUltimateUltimateUltimate

Your Avast product is now activated and ready to use.

If you experienced any issues installing and activating your Avast product, refer to the troubleshooting tips in this article.

Transfer your subscription to another device

To learn how to transfer an Avast subscription from one device to another, refer to the following article:

  • Transferring an Avast subscription to another device

Troubleshooting

Products included in your purchase

Some Avast subscriptions are valid for multiple products, and some are valid for just one product. To verify what is included in your Avast subscription, use one of the methods below:

  • Avast Account: Sign in to the Avast Account that is linked to the email address you provided at checkout, then click Manage subscriptions on the My subscriptions tile. For each subscription, you can check the number of devices and click Download to view the valid platforms.
  • Order confirmation email: Locate the order confirmation email that you received after purchase (usually from no.reply@avast.com). The valid platforms and products are listed under Your products.

Installation issues

Ensure that your PC is properly prepared for installation, refer to the following article: Preparing your PC for installation of Avast software.

Try installing your Avast product using one of our detailed installation articles. To follow the instructions, select your device and product below:

WindowsMacAndroidiOS
AntiTrackAntiTrackAntiTrackX
Battery SaverXXX
BreachGuardBreachGuardXX
CleanupCleanupCleanupX
Driver UpdaterXXX
OneOneOneOne
Premium SecurityPremium SecurityMobile Security PremiumMobile Security Premium
Secure Browser PROXSecure Browser PROSecure Browser PRO
SecureLine VPNSecureLine VPNSecureLine VPNSecureLine VPN

If installation continues to fail, contact Avast Support. After you submit the request, an Avast Support agent will contact you to help resolve the issue.

Activation issues

Review the information below, which explains how to resolve some of the most common activation issues:

  • If your Avast product displays an expiration message, refer to the Activate your subscription section of this article to ensure your product is properly activated.
  • If you see an error message during activation, refer to the following article for advice: Troubleshooting common activation error messages.
  • If you are trying to activate a mobile app, refer to the following article for advice: Troubleshooting activation issues in Avast mobile apps.
  • Ensure you are correctly entering your activation code (including hyphens). For more information, refer to the Locate your activation code section of this article.
  • Ensure that your Avast Account is linked to the Avast subscription that you are trying to activate. For more information, refer to the following article: Adding a missing subscription to your Avast Account.

If you are still unable to activate your subscription, contact Avast Support. After you submit the request form, an Avast Support agent will contact you to help resolve the issue.

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Updated on: 02/06/2022

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