Activating AVG BreachGuard

Sign in to AVG Account

1. Open AVG 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 AVG Account is the one that contains your AVG BreachGuard subscription, then click Yes, continue. Alternatively, click Sign in as someone else.
   2. Enter the credentials for the AVG Account that contains your AVG BreachGuard subscription, then click Continue.
3. When prompted by your browser, follow the on-screen instructions to re-open AVG BreachGuard.

If your AVG Account is linked with a valid AVG 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 AVG Account fails, you can activate AVG BreachGuard using the sign-in key from your web browser. To use this alternative activation method, follow the steps below:

1. Open AVG BreachGuard and click Sign in. Your default web browser opens.
2. Follow the relevant step below in your default web browser:
   1. Check that the listed AVG Account is the one that contains your AVG BreachGuard subscription, then click Yes, continue. Alternatively, click Sign in as someone else.
   2. Enter the credentials for the AVG Account that contains your AVG BreachGuard subscription, then click Continue.
3. Click Get a sign-in key instead.
4. Click Copy to clipboard.
5. Go to AVG 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 AVG BreachGuard subscription is now active. If activation is unsuccessful, refer to the Troubleshoot activation issues section below.