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McAfee Antivirus shows compatibility with multiple devices be it, Smartphones, laptops, tablets and PCs. Choose from different product options and visit the site www.mcafee.com/activate to activate the product.
Note: If you are buying the product for the first time via online mode, then it would be better to create a McAfee account first.
Creating an account will make it easier for you to divulge into further process of selecting and downloading the product.
● Enter the URL mcafee.com/activate in any safe browser of your device to reach the official page of McAfee.
● You will find the range of McAfee products there.
● But first of all, select the purpose of buying the product.
● Choose ‘’For Home’’ if you are buying it for personal use.
● Or, if you are purchasing it for business purposes, tap on the option ‘’For Enterprises.’’
● Then go to the next page.
● Now, go to the ‘’Account’’ option present on the top right corner of the window.
● A drop-down list will come up.
● Click on the option ‘’My Account’’ from the drop-down list.
● Then, click on the ‘’Register Now’’ option on the next screen to create an account.
● The next page will ask for your existing email address and a password.
● Fill in the details carefully.
● Read the disclaimer and privacy policy.
● Click on the ‘’I Agree’’ option to comply with the policies.
● A mail will arrive with a confirmation link will on your registered email address.
● Tap on the link for the verification.
● The McAfee Login account will create.
After you are done creating a McAfee account download the product in the next step.
● Start the process by reaching your McAfee account via the official home page of McAfee by using the URL mcafee.com/activate.
● Enter the correct login credentials to login to your McAfee account.
● You will find the list of McAfee products.
● Click on the product that you deem fit with your device.
● To ease the process, search the product by typing the name in the search box.
● Once you find the product, tap on the download option.
● The payment page will appear.
● Fill in your payment details carefully.
● Wait for a while till the product is downloading.
The next apparent step after downloading the McAfee product is the installation. Early installation will let you run the product soon. The following steps here will let you successfully install the product:
● Start your device and reach the ‘’Downloads’’ folder as most of the setup files get installed there by-default.
● Double click on the file to open it.
● Now, tap on ‘’Install’’ option to run the installation.
Activation is the crucial step in order to start using the McAfee software. You will need your 25-digit activation code for the process.
If you are purchasing the product offline activation code will be present on the back of the retail card. If you are purchasing the product via online mode, the activation code will come to you via mail.
● Enter the activation URL www.mcafee.com/activate to directly open the activation page of McAfee.
● Mention your 25-digit alphanumeric activation code and email address on the activation page.
● Enter the other details if asked on the page.
● You may now use your McAfee product.
Renew your previous McAfee subscription by following the steps given here:
Sign in to the McAfee account via URL mcafee.com/activate.
Find the ''My Account'' page present on the top of screen.
To check on the expired products, click on ''All expired''
If you want to take a look at the active products, click on the ''Active products'' option.
Then, find the subscription that you want to renew.
Click on the ''Renew'' option.
Finally, complete your payment mode and other requirements.
A successful payment will complete the renewal process.