Locating your Avast activation code 0 (0)

After installing or upgrading to a paid Avast product, you may need to activate your subscription by entering a valid activation code (sometimes called a subscription code or license key) into the application.   Follow the instructions in this article to find your activation code in one of the following places:   Order confirmation email: […]

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Adding a missing subscription to your Avast Account (MAC) 0 (0)

You can manually add a missing Avast subscription to your Avast Account using one of the methods below:   An activated Avast product: When a subscription is already active on at least one device, you can add the subscription to your Avast Account by signing in to the activated product with your Avast Account credentials. […]

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Adding a missing subscription to your Avast Account (Windows PC) 0 (0)

You can manually add a missing Avast subscription to your Avast Account using one of the methods below:   An activated Avast product: When a subscription is already active on at least one device, you can add the subscription to your Avast Account by signing in to the activated product with your Avast Account credentials. […]

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Installing Avast Premium Security for Windows PC 0 (0)

Avast Premium Security for Windows is a comprehensive security software that blocks viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats. Additionally, it protects you and your data against dangerous fake websites, ransomware, and hackers while you are online.   Avast Premium Security is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. This article contains instructions to install […]

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Creating an Avast Account 0 (0)

Avast Account is a portal designed to help you manage all of your Avast subscriptions that are registered to the same email address. Create an Avast Account Go to id.avast.com/create-account. Enter your email address and click Continue. Open your email inbox and locate the email from [email protected] with the subject: Please verify your email address. Click the Verify email button. Create a password […]

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Managing administrative accounts on your Windows 7 0 (0)

Click the Windows  Start button, type user accounts into the search field, and select User Accounts from the search results. Click Manage another account. A window appears showing your current User Accounts. For User Accounts with administrative privileges, Administrator appears under the user name. Sign in to Windows using an account with administrative privileges before installing Avast software. Install your Avast product Download the […]

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Managing administrative accounts on your Windows 8 0 (0)

Press the Win and X keys on your keyboard simultaneously, then select Control Panel from the menu that appears. Select User Accounts and Family Safety, then click User Accounts. Click Manage another account. A window appears showing your current User Accounts. For User Accounts with administrative privileges, Administrator appears under the user name. Sign in to Windows using an account with administrative privileges before installing Avast […]

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Managing administrative accounts on your Windows 10 0 (0)

By default, Windows requires you to actively authorize any software installation or reinstallation. This prevents viruses, malware, and unauthorized individuals from stealthily installing unwanted software without your consent. Before installing Avast software, we recommend signing in to Windows as a user with administrative privileges to ease the authorization process.   Refer to the sections in this article […]

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Uninstall Avast security on Mobile (Android) 0 (0)

To uninstall Avast Mobile Security from Android, follow the steps below according to your preferred method:     Uninstall via app settings On the Home screen of your device, tap the Avast Mobile Security icon on to open the app. Tap☰Menu (three lines) in the top-left corner of the main app screen. Tap Settings ▸ Uninstall app. NOTE:The Uninstall app option only appears when the […]

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Canceling an Avast subscription via the App Store 0 (0)

This article explains how to cancel Avast subscriptions purchased via the App Store. If you purchased your subscription via a different sales channel (such as the official Avast website), refer to the following article instead:   Canceling an Avast subscription via your Avast Account Canceling an Avast subscription via Google Play Store   TIP:Canceling your subscription before the next billing […]

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