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Activating AVG Internet Security

Applies to AVG Internet Security for Windows, AVG Internet Security for Mac

Your device:

AVG Internet Security for Windows is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. After installing AVG Internet Security, you may need to manually activate your application.

Your chosen activation method:

Enter activation code

To activate AVG Internet Security 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: Locating your AVG activation code.
  2. Open AVG AntiVirus, then go to MenuEnter activation code.
  3. Type or paste your activation code (including hyphens) into the text box, then click Enter.
  4. 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.

AVG Internet Security is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Still need help? section in this article.

The expiration date of your subscription appears via MenuMy subscription or in your AVG Account. You can activate your app on the number of devices you specified when making the purchase.

Still need help?

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

Further recommendations

To learn more about AVG Internet Security, refer to the following article:

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

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