Avast SecureLine VPN for WindowsAvast SecureLine VPN for MacAvast SecureLine VPN for AndroidAvast SecureLine 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 SecureLine 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 SecureLine VPN.
Avast SecureLine 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 SecureLine VPN.
Install Avast SecureLine VPN
You do not need to follow these installation instructions if you use Avast Antivirus on your PC because Avast SecureLine VPN is already installed as a program component.
- Click the button below to download the Avast SecureLine 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 SecureLine VPN for Windows - 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 SecureLine VPN, 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.
- To change the default setup language, click the current language in the top-right corner of the screen and select your preferred language. Then, click Install.
- Wait while setup installs Avast SecureLine VPN on your PC. SecureLine VPN opens automatically after installation.
- Click Continue twice to go through the tutorial, then click Get started.
- Click the red (OFF) slider to connect to Avast SecureLine VPN servers.
- Select one of the options below:
- Start free trial: Start a free trial to access Avast SecureLine VPN for a limited time period. You are prompted to enter payment details, but you will not be charged until the trial subscription ends. If you do not want to continue using Avast SecureLine VPN after the free trial expires, you need to cancel the trial subscription.
- Buy now: Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription.
- Already purchased?: If you already purchased Avast SecureLine VPN before installation, activate your paid subscription. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article: Activating an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription.
Avast SecureLine VPN is now installed on your PC.
- Click the button below to download the Avast SecureLine 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 SecureLine VPN for Mac - Double-click the downloaded setup file
avast_secureline.dmg. - Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon.
- Click Continue.
- Click Continue to confirm that you have read the Software License Agreement, then click Agree to confirm that you accept the terms.
- 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.
- Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, then click Install Software.
- Wait while setup installs Avast SecureLine VPN on your Mac, then click Close. SecureLine VPN opens automatically after installation.
- Click the red (OFF) slider to connect to an Avast SecureLine VPN server.
- 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 SecureLine VPN for a limited time period.
- Buy now: Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription.
- Already purchased?: If you already purchased Avast SecureLine VPN before installation, activate your paid subscription. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article: Activating an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription.
Avast SecureLine VPN is now installed on your Mac.
- On your Android device, tap the button below to open the Avast SecureLine VPN 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.
- Tap Get started to confirm that you accept Avast's License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then tap Next to go through the tutorial.
- Select one of the following options:
- Activate: If you already purchased Avast SecureLine VPN before installation, tap
⋮Options (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article: Activating an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription. - Purchase: Tap See subscriptions to view subscription plans and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.
- Activate: If you already purchased Avast SecureLine VPN before installation, tap
Avast SecureLine VPN is now installed on your Android device.
- On your iOS device, tap the button below to open the Avast SecureLine VPN 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.
- Tap Get started to confirm that you accept Avast's License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then tap Next to go through the tutorial.
- 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 SecureLine VPN before installation, tap Already purchased?. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article: Activating an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription.
Avast SecureLine VPN is now installed on your iOS device.
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 8/8.1 except RT and Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 7 SP1 or later, any Edition (32 or 64-bit)
- Windows fully compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE3 instructions); ARM-based devices are not supported
- Advanced features, like Smart VPN and improved connection method are available for Windows 11 and Windows 10
- 256 MB RAM or above
- 300 MB free space on the hard disk
- Internet connection to download, activate, and use the VPN service
- Optimal standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels is recommended
- Check that the downloaded setup file is not corrupted. For instructions, refer to the following article: Troubleshooting installation errors caused by corrupted setup files.
- 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.
- Restart your PC, then try to install Avast SecureLine 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 Mac meets the minimum system requirements.
- Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma), Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura), Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey), Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur), 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)
- Advanced features, like Smart VPN and improved connection method are available for Apple macOS 10.15 and later
- 90 MB free space on the hard disk
- Intel based Mac with 64-bit processor or Apple silicon chip (M1)
- Internet connection to download, activate, and use the VPN service
- Optimally standard screen resolution not less than 1280 x 800 pixels
- Restart your Mac, then try to install Avast SecureLine 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.
- Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow, API 23) or later
- 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 14.0 or later
- Internet connection to download, activate, and use the VPN service
If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.
Further recommendations
To learn more about Avast SecureLine VPN, refer to the following articles:
- Avast SecureLine VPN 5.x for Windows
- Avast SecureLine VPN 4.x for Mac
- Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for Android
- Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for iOS
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
- 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 14.x (Sonoma)
- Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura)
- Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
- Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
- 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)
- Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow, API 23) or later
- Apple iOS 14.0 or later
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Updated on: 02/06/2022
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