Avast Secure Browser is a web browser with built-in security and privacy features to keep you safe online. This article contains instructions to download and install Avast Secure Browser.
Install Avast Secure Browser
- Click the button below to download the Avast Secure Browser setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your PC (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder).
Download Avast Secure Browser for Windows - Right-click the downloaded setup file
avast_secure_browser_setup.exe, and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
If you are unable to authorize installation of Avast Secure Browser, refer to the following article for advice: Managing administrative accounts on your Windows PC. - If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
- Optionally review the License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then click Accept and install to proceed with the default installation.
- Wait while setup installs Avast Secure Browser.
Avast Secure Browser is now installed on your PC and a new browser window opens automatically.
To activate Avast Secure Browser PRO, refer to the instructions in the following article: Activating an Avast Secure Browser PRO subscription.
In late 2020, Apple began using Apple silicon instead of Intel processors on certain Mac computer models. To check if your device uses Apple silicon, refer to the following Apple Support article: Apple Support ▸ Mac computers with Apple silicon.
- Click the button below to download the Avast Secure Browser setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your Mac (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder).
Download Avast Secure Browser for Mac with Intel processor - Double-click the downloaded setup file
AvastSecureBrowserSetup.pkg.
- Click the button below to download the Avast Secure Browser setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your Mac (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder).
Download Avast Secure Browser for Mac with Apple silicon - Double-click the downloaded setup file
AvastSecureBrowserSetupARM.pkg.
- Click Continue.
- Click Install to proceed with the default installation, or click Change Install Location... if you want to make changes to the default setup.
- Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, and click Install Software.
- Wait while setup installs Avast Secure Browser on your Mac, then click Close.
Avast Secure Browser is now installed on your Mac and a new browser window opens automatically.
- On your Android device, tap the button below to open the Avast Secure Browser product page in Google Play Store.
Go to Google Play Store - Tap Install to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
- Review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then tap Let's go!.
- Wait while the app runs a Security scan, then tap Continue.
- Select your preferred option:
- Use free version: Tap the arrow in the top-left corner to immediately start using the free version.
- Use PRO version: Tap Upgrade now to purchase Secure Browser PRO or restore your subscription.
- Tap Start Secure Browsing.
Avast Secure Browser is now installed and ready to use on your Android device.
To activate Avast Secure Browser PRO, refer to the instructions in the following article: Activating an Avast Secure Browser PRO subscription.
- On your iOS device, tap the button below to open the Avast Secure Browser product page in the App Store.
Go to the App Store - Tap Get to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
- Review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then tap Next.
- Wait while the app runs a Security scan, then tap Continue.
- Select your preferred option:
- Use free version: Tap the arrow in the top-left corner to immediately start using the free version.
- Use PRO version: Tap Upgrade options to purchase Secure Browser PRO or restore your subscription.
- Tap Start browsing.
Avast Secure Browser is now installed and ready to use on your iOS device.
To activate Avast Secure Browser PRO, refer to the instructions in the following article: Activating an Avast Secure Browser PRO subscription.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any installation issues:
- Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements and your Windows is up-to-date.
- Windows 11 except Mixed Reality and IoT Edition; Windows 10 except Mobile and IoT Edition (32 or 64-bit)
- Windows compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE3 instructions); ARM-based devices are not supported
- Internet connection to download the browser and receive updates
- Optimal standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels is recommended
- Restart your PC, then try to install Avast Secure Browser again by following the exact steps in this article.
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
If you experience any installation issues:
- Ensure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements and your macOS is up-to-date.
Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina) is last supported on Avast Secure Browser version 116.
- Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma), Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura), Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey), Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
- Intel-based Mac with 64-bit processor or Apple silicon chip (M1)
- Internet connection to download the browser and receive updates
- Optimal standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels is recommended
- Restart your Mac, then try to install Avast Secure Browser again by following the exact steps in this article.
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
If you experience any installation issues, ensure your Android device meets the minimum system requirements.
- Google Android 9.0 (Pie, API 28) or higher
- Internet connection to download, activate, and use the VPN service
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
If you experience any installation issues, ensure your iOS device meets the minimum system requirements.
- Apple iOS 15.0 or higher
- Internet connection to download, activate, and use the VPN service
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
Further recommendations
For more information about the features available in Avast Secure Browser, refer to the following articles:
- Avast Secure Browser PRO 121.x for Windows
- Avast Secure Browser 121.x for Windows
- Avast Secure Browser 121.x for Mac
- Avast Secure Browser PRO 7.x for Android
- Avast Secure Browser 7.x for Android
- Avast Secure Browser PRO 5.x for iOS
- Avast Secure Browser 5.x for iOS
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
- Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
- Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma)
- Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura)
- Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
- Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
- Google Android 9.0 (Pie, API 28) or later
- Apple iOS 15.0 or later
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Updated on: 02/06/2022
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