How to install Bitdefender on all your devices (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
Windows: Install Bitdefender on Windows – Video Tutorial
- Sign in to your Bitdefender Central Account. If you don’t have an account already, please sign up for one.
- Go to My Devices, then click + Install Bitdefender products on your devices.
- A new window will pop up. Choose Security, then click This device to install Bitdefender on your PC.
- Wait until the download completes, then run the installer.
- The installation package is first updated, then the setup wizard appears. Downloading the installation files can take a long time, especially over slower internet connections.
- Select the language you want to install the product in.
- Click Install to confirm your preferences and begin the installation. Wait for the installation to complete.
- Click Start Device Assessment to initiate a scan of critical system areas. When the scan is completed, click Open Bitdefender Interface.
- If you do not wish to perform the scan, simply click Skip.
- In the Getting started window you can see details about your active subscription. Click Finish to access the Bitdefender interface.
Mac:
How to Install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac on macOS Sonoma & Ventura
How to Install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac on macOS Monterey & earlier versions
- Sign in to your Bitdefender Central Account. If you don’t have an account already, please sign up for one.
- Select the My Devices panel.
- In the My Devices window, click + Install Bitdefender products on your devices.
- A new window will pop-up. Choose Security, then click This device to install Bitdefender on your current Mac.
- The installer will be downloaded on your system inside the Downloads folder. Double-click the bitdefender file with the .pkg extension and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Allow if prompted, then Continue.
- Next, you will be guided through the steps necessary to install Bitdefender on your Mac. Click on Continue.
- In order to continue the installation, you will have to agree to the terms of the software Subscription Agreement.
- Select the disk where you want to install the Bitdefender software, then click on Continue. After that, select Install.
- When prompted, type your username and password, then click Install Software.
- A small window will appear and Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac will automatically download and install on your Mac.
Android: Install Bitdefender on Android – Video Tutorial
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Search for Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus.
- Select the app.
- Tap the INSTALL button.
- After the installation is finished, open the app, check the box next to “I agree with the Subscription agreement” and click on CONTINUE.
- Next, type your username and password, then tap on SIGN IN.
- Click on GET STARTED.
- You can now activate the Web Protection feature. Click on ACTIVATE and allow the Accessibility permission for Bitdefender Mobile Security.
- Next, you have the possibility to perform a full scan of your device by clicking on SCAN NOW. Otherwise, you can click on SKIP and perform the scan at another time.
NOTE: In order to scan the entire storage, Bitdefender Mobile Security will require two separate permissions: to make and manage phone calls and to access photos, media, and files on your device.
iOS: Install Bitdefender on iOS – Video Tutorial
- Search for Bitdefender Mobile Security on the App Store, locate the app, then download it to your device.
- Open the app, check the box “I agree with the Subscription Agreement” and select Continue.
- Now, you’ll have to log in to your Central account. Type your username and password, then tap SIGN IN.
- Tap Get started.
- To properly finish the installation, you will need to configure the Web Protection and VPN features. In the VPN module, tap Connect.
- You will be notified that Mobile Security wants to Add VPN Configurations. Tap Allow.
- You will need to confirm by using Touch ID or your phone password. In the picture below, we used Touch ID.
- To activate Web Protection tap the Web Protection icon from the bottom of the screen.
- Tap TRY WEB PROTECTION.
- Choose one of the free trial periods, and then confirm the payment details.
- Tap Turn On to enable Web Protection.
- Tap I Agree, then Allow to continue installing the web scan filter.
- If an authentication method (fingerprint or PIN code) has been set to protect your smartphone, you are required to use it. After a short wait, Web Protection will be enabled.
Please check our support article for a step by step installation tutorial:
How to Reallocate or Transfer a device to another Bitdefender Subscription
https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/3478/
How to activate your Bitdefender subscription
What is Bitdefender Central and how to use it?
Please feel free to contact us or 24×7 Bitdefender Online Support: http://www.bitdefender.com/support/
or 24×7 Bitdefender Helpline UK: 020 8819 2649
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