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Installing Avast VPN

 

Avast VPN for WindowsAvast VPN for MacAvast VPN for AndroidAvast VPN for iOS is a virtual private network that secures your internet connection using an encrypted tunnel to disguise your real location, and prevent others from eavesdropping on your online activity over public Wi-Fi and unsecured networks.

Avast VPN is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. This article contains instructions to install the application and either activate an existing subscription, start a free-trial period, or purchase Avast VPN.

Avast VPN is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. This article contains instructions to install the application and either activate an existing subscription or purchase Avast VPN.

Install Avast VPN

You do not need to follow these installation instructions if you use Avast Antivirus on your PC because Avast VPN is already installed as a program component.
  1. Click the button below to download the Avast VPN setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your PC (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder).
    Download Avast VPN for Windows
  2. Right-click the downloaded setup file avast_vpn_online_setup.exe, and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
    If you are unable to authorize the installation of Avast VPN, refer to the following article for advice: Managing administrative accounts on your Windows PC.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  4. In the screen that appears, click Install.
  5. Wait while setup installs Avast VPN on your PC. Avast VPN opens automatically after installation.
  6. In the screen that appears, click Get started.
  7. Click Connect VPN.
  8. Select when you want to connect your VPN and then click Continue.
  9. Select your favorite online activities to customize your VPN experience and click Continue.
  10. In the Avast VPN main screen, click Connect.

Avast VPN is now installed on your Windows computer.

We are aware of an issue that can cause the installation or reinstallation of Avast applications to fail intermittently on macOS 27 (Golden Gate). When this issue occurs, the installer may display the following message: The installation failed. The installer encountered an error.... This issue is intermittent and does not affect every installation attempt. To resolve this error, you should delete the old setup file(s) and re-download a fresh setup file from your Avast Account and try installing again. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article: Installation of Avast applications fails on macOS 27 (Golden Gate).
  1. Click the button below to download the Avast VPN setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your Mac (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder).
    Download Avast VPN for Mac
  2. Double-click the downloaded setup file.
  3. Double-click the Avast VPN icon.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Click Continue to confirm that you have read the Software License Agreement, then click Agree to confirm that you accept the terms.
  6. Click Install to proceed with the default installation, or click Change Install Location... or Customize if you want to make changes to the default setup.
  7. Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, then click Install Software.
  8. Wait while setup installs Avast VPN on your Mac, then click Close. Avast VPN opens automatically after installation.
  9. Click Continue in the screens that appear.
  10. Click the red (OFF) slider to connect to an Avast VPN server.
  11. Select one of the options below:
    • Start free trial: If you do not yet have a paid subscription, start a free-trial period to access Avast VPN for a limited time period.
    • Buy now: Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase an Avast VPN subscription.

Avast VPN is now installed on your Mac.

  1. On your Android device, tap the button below to open the Avast VPN product page in Google Play Store.
    Go to Google Play Store
  2. Tap Install to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
  3. Tap Get started to confirm that you accept Avast's License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then tap Next to go through the tutorial.
  4. Select one of the following options:
    • Activate: If you already purchased Avast VPN before installation, tap ⋮ Options (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article: Activating an Avast VPN subscription.
    • Purchase: Tap See subscriptions to view subscription plans and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.

Avast VPN is now installed on your Android device.

  1. On your iOS device, tap the button below to open the Avast VPN product page in the App Store.
    Go to the App Store
  2. Tap Get or the Cloud icon to download and install the app. When installation is complete, tap Open.
  3. Tap Get started to confirm that you accept Avast's License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then tap Next to go through the tutorial.
  4. Select one of the following options:
    • Purchase: Select a subscription plan and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.
    • Activate: If you already purchased Avast VPN before installation, tap Already purchased?. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article: Activating an Avast VPN subscription.

Avast VPN is now installed on your iOS device.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any installation issues:

  1. Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements specified in the following article:
  2. Check that the downloaded setup file is not corrupted. For instructions, refer to the following article: Troubleshooting installation errors caused by corrupted setup files.
  3. If you use third-party antivirus software, try temporarily disabling your protection (this applies only if you do not use Avast Antivirus). For more information, refer to the following article: Temporarily disabling other antivirus software.
  4. Restart your PC, then try to install Avast VPN again by following the exact steps in this article.

If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.

If you experience any installation issues:

  1. Ensure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements specified in the following article:
  2. Restart your Mac, then try to install Avast VPN 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 specified in the following article:

If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.

If you experience any installation issues, ensure your iOS device meets the minimum system requirements specified in the following article:

If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.

Further recommendations

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

For information on installing Avast VPN on Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV devices, refer to the following article:

  • Avast VPN
  • Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS


Updated on: 11/10/2026

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