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Activating an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription

 

Avast SecureLine VPN is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. After installing Avast SecureLine VPN, you may need to activate your subscription using a valid activation code or your Avast Account.

Avast SecureLine VPN subscriptions purchased via Google Play Store or the App Store activate automatically on the device you use to make the purchase, so you do not need to manually activate the app.

For information about managing Avast mobile subscriptions purchased via Google Play Store or the App Store, refer to the following article:
If you started a free-trial period before purchasing your subscription, you need to cancel the subscription connected to the trial period before following the activation instructions below.

For instructions to cancel a subscription via Google Play Store, refer to the following article:
If you started a free-trial period before purchasing your subscription, you need to cancel the subscription connected to the trial period before following the activation instructions below.

For instructions to cancel a subscription via the App Store, refer to the following article:

Your chosen activation method:

Enter activation code

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using an activation code:

  1. Locate your activation code. This is included in your order confirmation email. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
  2. Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on your Windows desktop to open the application. For alternative options to open Avast SecureLine VPN, refer to the following article:
  3. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Enter activation code.
  4. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then click Enter.
  5. If more than one product is associated with your activation code, ensure the products you want to use are selected, then click Activate & install.

    The products you selected are installed and activated automatically.
  1. Locate your activation code. This is included in your order confirmation email. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
  2. Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon in your Applications folder to open the application. For alternative options to open Avast SecureLine VPN, refer to the following article:
  3. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Enter activation code.
  4. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then click Enter.
  5. Click OK to return to the Subscription screen.
  1. Locate your activation code. This is included in your order confirmation email. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
  2. Tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
  3. Tap ⋮ Options (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
  4. Select Enter activation code.
  5. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then tap Activate.
  1. Locate your activation code. This is included in your order confirmation email. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
  2. Tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
  3. Tap Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
  4. Select Enter activation code.
  5. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then tap Continue.
  1. Locate your activation code. This is included in your order confirmation email. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
  2. On your Android TV, select Settings (the gear icon) ▸ Apps ▸ Avast SecureLine VPN ▸ Open.
  3. In Avast SecureLine VPN, select Settings in the top-right corner.
  4. Select Subscription.
  5. Select Already purchased?.
  6. Select More pairing options.
  7. Select Enter Activation code.
  8. Enter your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then select Continue.

Your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section in this article.

If you purchased Avast SecureLine VPN (Multi-Device), you can activate Avast SecureLine VPN on your Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.

To confirm which subscription you purchased, check your order confirmation email or the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription.

Sign in to Avast Account

To activate Avast SecureLine VPN using your Avast Account:

  1. Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on your Windows desktop to open the application. For alternative options to open Avast SecureLine VPN, refer to the following article:
  2. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Sign in.
  3. Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription, then click Sign in.
    If you do not have an Avast Account, select the Create account tab to create a new Avast Account with the same email address that you used to purchase Avast SecureLine VPN.
  4. If your Avast Account contains more valid subscriptions, ensure the products you want to use are selected, then click Activate & install.

    The products you selected are installed and activated automatically.
  1. Double-click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon in your Applications folder to open the application. For alternative options to open Avast SecureLine VPN, refer to the following article:
  2. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Subscription.
  3. Select Sign in to Avast Account.
  4. Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription, then click Sign in.
    If you do not have an Avast Account, click No account? Create one to create a new Avast Account with the same email address that you used to purchase Avast SecureLine VPN.
  5. Click OK to return to the Subscription screen.
  1. Tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
  2. Tap ⋮ More options (three dots) ▸ Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
  3. Tap Sign in to Avast Account.
  4. Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription, then tap Sign in.
  1. Tap the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
  2. Tap Already purchased?, ...or go to Settings ▸ Subscription ▸ Already purchased?.
  3. Select Sign in to Avast Account.
  4. Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription, then tap Sign in.
  1. On your Android TV, select Settings (the gear icon) ▸ Apps ▸ Avast SecureLine VPN ▸ Open.
  2. In Avast SecureLine VPN, select Settings in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Subscription.
  4. Select Already purchased?.
  5. Select More pairing options.
  6. Select Sign in with Avast Account.
  7. Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription, then select Sign in.

Your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section in this article.

If you purchased Avast SecureLine VPN (Multi-Device), you can activate Avast SecureLine VPN on your Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.

To confirm which subscription you purchased, check your order confirmation email or the Avast Account that contains your Avast SecureLine VPN subscription.

Device pairing

After you activate an Avast SecureLine VPN (Multi-Device) subscription on your first device using either an activation code or your Avast Account, you can then use device pairing to activate your subscription on additional devices.

For more information about device pairing, refer to the following article:

Still need help?

To learn how to resolve some of the most common activation issues, refer to the following article:

If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.

Further recommendations

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

 

For instructions on transferring your subscription to a new device, refer to the following article:

  • 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 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 13.0 or later

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