Want to install Bitdefender on another device? Whether you reset your current device and now you want to install Bitdefender again on the same device, if you switched devices, or if you simply want to protect additional devices, here you will find a step-by-step guide. Installing protection on all the devices covered by your subscription is the next best thing you can do after choosing Bitdefender for protection. It’s about staying safe in an unsafe world. And the best way you can do this is to secure your devices faster than hackers can attack them.
VIDEO – How to install Bitdefender on another device
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I have multiple devices. How do I install Bitdefender on another device?
Subscriptions come with a limited number of slots to protect either Windows PCs, Macs, smartphones & tablets running Android, iOS, or all of these operating systems. If your Bitdefender subscription covers more than 1 device, you can use your user account to protect additional devices.
Step-by-step instructions to install Bitdefender on further machines are available in the video tutorial pinned at the beginning of this article and down below:
1. Go to https://central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender useraccount.
2. On the Bitdefender Central homepage, click the Install Bitdefender Products button.
3. A window will appear, showing your Bitdefender subscription products.In this window, click the Install on another device button next to the desired application (Security, VPN, Password Manager, etc.).
- ⓘ Note: Check the application’s description to make sure it is compatible with the device you want to protect.
4. You’ll see two options: Download or Protect other devices.
A. You can click Download to install Bitdefender on your current device, as long as it’s compatible. Then, follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish the installation. For detailed installation instructions with pictures, refer to the following links:
B. Alternatively, you can click Protect other devices and then choose one of three ways to send the download link to another device:
a. QR code: Use your smartphone’s or tablet’s camera to scan the QR code.
b. Copy link: Copy the download link to your clipboard and share it through a direct message.
c. Email link: Enter a valid email address to send the link to any of your devices.
Open the link on the device you wish to protect and click Download Bitdefender [app name] to install Bitdefender. The download link expires after 24 hours, but you can generate a new one from your Bitdefender Central account if needed.
For detailed installation instructions with pictures, refer to the following links:
I have reset my device. How do I reinstall Bitdefender on the same device?
If you are forced by circ*mstances to format or reset your operating system and then reinstall Bitdefender on the same device, it will not count as a second device from a license point of view.
Simply follow these installation instructions with pictures to install Bitdefender again:
I changed my device. How do I transfer Bitdefender to a new device?
1. Firstly, if the old device is no longer in use, remove it from your Bitdefender account to free up its slot. For detailed instructions, read – How to remove a device from your Bitdefender Central account.
2. After that, follow these installation instructions with pictures to protect the new device:
After completing the steps in this guide, Bitdefender will be installed on the other device.
FAQs
How to Reallocate or Transfer a Device to Another Bitdefender Subscription
- Step 2: Access Your Subscriptions. ...
- Step 3: Manage the Old/Expiring Subscription. ...
- Step 4: View and Modify Device Allocation. ...
- Step 5: Select Change Allocation.
The Bitdefender BOX subscription includes Bitdefender Total Security and allows you to install the security software on Windows, Mac OS, Android and iOS devices, for an unlimited number of devices.
Can I share my Bitdefender subscription? ›
The person in charge of the shared subscription plan, known as the Plan Manager, can share the service among the members. Each member gets their own unique Bitdefender Central account linked to their email address and access to the Bitdefender Password Manager service.
How do I share my Bitdefender account? ›
Choose Invite Member in the Bitdefender Family panel.
- Select who you want to invite and click the Continue button: ...
- Enter the email of each person you wish to share your subscription with, then click on Send. ...
- Setup instructions are emailed right away to the new members.
It protects your online presence by encrypting all Internet traffic. Bitdefender Family Pack includes up to 200 MB per day of encrypted traffic for your Windows, Android, macOS and iOS devices.
How do I find my Bitdefender license key? ›
Click on https://store.bitdefender.com/myaccount/ to retrieve the activation code. Type in the e-mail address associated with the order, then click on SEND ACCESS LINK. You will receive an email from 2Checkout (authorized vendor of our online products) with an access link valid for 1 hour. Follow that link.
How do I download Bitdefender after purchase? ›
Installing Bitdefender on Windows
- On the PC you want to protect, visit https://central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender Central account. ...
- On the Bitdefender Central homepage, click the Install Bitdefender Products button.
- A new window will appear, showing your Bitdefender subscription products.
A Limited VPN. Bitdefender's many layers of antivirus, web, and network protection keep you, your devices, and your data safe. However, when you connect to the internet, your data in transit could be at risk. To ensure privacy for your data, you need a VPN (virtual private network).
Is Bitdefender being discontinued? ›
End of Life for Bitdefender Antivirus FREE EDITION (Windows)
End of Life: December 2021. The last month when Bitdefender Antivirus FREE EDITION is available for download. After this date, we will no longer develop, repair, maintain, or test new versions of this software. End of Support: June 30, 2022.
What devices can Bitdefender be installed on? ›
Install Bitdefender on all devices: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
Installing Bitdefender Free. Getting Bitdefender Free running on your system is quick and easy. You need to sign up for a Bitdefender Central account to activate the product (or sign in if you already have one). Once you've activated your free subscription, you can install this product on up to three Windows devices.
What is the annual fee for Bitdefender? ›
How Much Does BitDefender Antivirus Cost?
| Length of Contract in Years | Maximum Number of Devices | Antivirus Plus (compatible with Windows PCs only) |
|---|
| 1 | 1 | $29.99 |
| 1 | 3 | $39.99 |
| 1 | 5 | $69.99 |
| 1 | 10 | $79.99 |
14 more rowsClick on https://store.bitdefender.com/myaccount/ to retrieve the activation code. Type in the e-mail address associated with the order, then click on SEND ACCESS LINK. You will receive an email from 2Checkout (authorized vendor of our online products) with an access link valid for 1 hour. Follow that link.
How do I install Bitdefender after purchase? ›
Installing Bitdefender on Windows
- On the PC you want to protect, visit https://central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender Central account. ...
- On the Bitdefender Central homepage, click the Install Bitdefender Products button.
- A new window will appear, showing your Bitdefender subscription products.
