How to Add and Share Your Bitdefender Subscription with Family Members ?

If you’ve purchased a Bitdefender multi-device or family subscription, you don’t have to protect just one device — you can secure your entire household.Using Bitdefender Central, you can easily add family members, share your subscription, and make sure everyone stays protected — all from one dashboard.

Why Share Bitdefender with Family?

Here are a few reasons why sharing your Bitdefender subscription is a smart move:

• Protects every family member's devices

• Saves money — no need to buy extra licenses

• Works across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS

• Lets you monitor their security status remotely

• Ensures kids’ devices have full parental controls

What You Need Before You Start

• A Bitdefender Total Security, Family Pack, or Premium Security subscription

• A Bitdefender Central account

• The email addresses of the family members you want to invite
  
  

Step-by-Step to Share Your Subscription

Step 1: Sign in to Bitdefender Central

• Go to https://central.bitdefender.com

• Log in using your account credentials
  
  

Step 2: Open the "My Devices" Tab

• Click on "My Devices" from the sidebar

• You’ll see all the devices currently using your subscription

Step 3: Click “+ Install Protection”

1. Click “+ Install protection on a new device”

2. Choose “Other person”

3. Enter their email address

4. Bitdefender will send them an installation link

5. They can open it on their device, install Bitdefender, and instantly be protected
   
   

Step 4: Monitor & Manage Their Devices

Once your family member installs the app:

• Their device will appear in your Bitdefender Central dashboard

• You can:

  • Check their protection status

  • Run remote scans (optional)

  • Set up Parental Controls (for kids)
    
    

Step 5: Repeat for Other Family Members

You can invite more family members the same way — just send new invites. Most family plans support 5 to 15 devices, depending on your subscription.

Tips for Managing Shared Devices

• Label devices with names like "Mom's Phone", "John’s Laptop" for easy tracking

• Use Parental Controls for kids’ devices to block harmful content

• Encourage your family to turn on automatic updates to stay protected

FAQs

1. Can I remove someone from my subscription later?

Yes. Go to Bitdefender Central → My Devices → Click the 3 dots → Remove device.

2. Do family members need their own Bitdefender account?

No. They just need to open your invitation link and install Bitdefender. All management is done from your Central account.

3. Does this work if my family lives in another city?

Yes! As long as they have internet, the installation link works anywhere in the world.

4. What happens if I reach my device limit?

You’ll need to remove an old device or upgrade your plan to add more devices.