Last Updated: May 2026
After completing activation through mcafee.com/activate, the next step is downloading and installing your antivirus software. This guide explains how to download McAfee safely and complete installation on different devices.
Once your subscription is active:
Sign in to your account
Navigate to your dashboard
Click the download option
Save the installer file
If you have not yet activated your subscription, complete activation first using the official process on mcafee.com/activate.
Open the downloaded file
Follow setup instructions
Accept permissions
Restart your device if needed
Open the installer file
Run the setup process
Complete installation
Download not starting
Disable pop-up blockers
Check internet connection
File not opening
Re-download the installer
Check system compatibility
Learn how to activate using mcafee.com/activate
Fix issues with activation and installation
To activate your subscription, visit mcafee.com/activate