Sign in to Avast Account

1. Open Avast BreachGuard and click Sign in. Your default browser opens.
2. Follow the relevant step below (option A or option B) in your browser:
   1. Check that the listed Avast Account is the one that contains your Avast BreachGuard subscription, then click Yes, continue. Alternatively, click Sign in as someone else.
   2. Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast BreachGuard subscription, then click Continue.
3. When prompted by your browser, follow the on-screen instructions to re-open Avast BreachGuard.

If your Avast Account is linked with a valid Avast BreachGuard subscription, the application activates automatically. If automatic activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Activate via sign-in key section below.

Activate via sign-in key

If activation via Avast Account fails, you can activate Avast BreachGuard using the sign-in key from your web browser. To use this alternative activation method, follow the steps below:

1. Open Avast BreachGuard and click Sign in. Your default web browser opens.
2. Follow the relevant step below in your web browser:
   1. Check that the listed Avast Account is the one that contains your Avast BreachGuard subscription, then click Yes, continue. Alternatively, click Sign in as someone else.
   2. Enter the credentials for the Avast Account that contains your Avast BreachGuard subscription, then click Continue.
3. Click Get a sign-in key instead.
4. Click Copy to clipboard.
5. Go to Avast BreachGuard, and click enter the sign-in key from your browser.
6. Click in the text box, then press the Ctrl key and the V key on your keyboard simultaneously to paste the sign-in key. Click Continue.

Your Avast BreachGuard subscription is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Troubleshoot activation issues section below.