When you install the Avast Omni Family Guardian app on a Microsoft Windows device, you are prompted to log in with your Avast Account, or alternatively using your Facebook or Google account credentials. After entering your email and password, Avast Omni automatically activates if you have a valid subscription tied to your login account. If you skipped this log in step during installation, follow the instructions below to activate Avast Omni using your Avast Account.
In some situations, you may need to activate Avast Omni by entering a valid activation code. In this case, follow the reactivation instructions below to manually activate Avast Omni using an activation code.
Activate Avast Omni
To activate Avast Omni with an Avast Account:
- Double-click the Avast Omni icon on your desktop to open the app.
- Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Log in to Avast Account.
- Enter your Avast Account credentials and click Login. If you don't have an Avast Account yet, click Create Account and enter the same email address you used to purchase Avast Omni. Alternatively, select Login With Facebook or Login With Google, then enter your account credentials.
If your account does not have an Avast Omni subscription, you are prompted to enter a valid activation code. Type your activation code into the text box, then click Activate.
Your activation code can be located in your order confirmation email. If you cannot find your order confirmation email, you can find your activation code via your Avast Account connected to the same email address you used to make the purchase. - Click Get Started.
If you have a new activation code and want to change from your current subscription to a new subscription, follow the instructions below to reactivate Avast Omni:
- Right click the Avast Omni icon in your system tray and select Subscription information.
- Ensure you are logged in to your Avast Account, then click Enter activation code.
- Type or paste your activation code into the text box, then click Enter.
- Click Continue.
Your Avast Omni subscription is activated and ready to configure with your Avast Omni hub. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
- Avast Omni 1.x
- 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 10.15.x (Catalina)
- Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
- Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
- Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
- Apple Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)
- Apple Mac OS X 10.10.x (Yosemite)
- Google Android 5.0 (Lollipop, API 21) or higher
- Apple iOS 11.0 or higher
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch