Protecting the Avast Antivirus program with a password

Avast Antivirus allows you to set a password to protect various areas of the program. If you have already created a password but are unable to remember it, read the following article:

• Regaining access to the Avast program without a password

Protect Avast Antivirus with a password

1. Open the Avast user interface and click ☰ Menu ▸ Settings.
2. Ensure the General tab is selected, then select Password ▸ Create Password.
3. Define your password, re-enter it, and click Create Password to confirm.
4. Tick the box next to one of the following options:
   Change your password by clicking Change Password, or remove your password by clicking Remove password.
   • Protect only Settings: enable password protection for Settings only within Avast Antivirus.
   • Protect everything (Settings and general program access): enable password protection for access to Avast Antivirus and Settings.

When you attempt to access any of the password-protected areas, you are required to enter your password and click OK.