How Do I Activate My AVG Antivirus and Security Subscription?

There are many options for anti-virus and anti-malware for your computers and smart devices. Others cost a lot but some, like AVG, are free unless you want to subscribe to technical support. The best part is you have more than one option to activate your paid subscription. You can choose online via the website or through your AVG Anti-virus and security on your personal computer.

If you own a computer or smart device, you probably have anti-virus protection installed. Some anti-virus protection software costs upwards of $200, but you don't have to spend a lot of money to protect your devices. AVG has a history that dates back to 1992, making it one of the oldest and most enduring antivirus software products on the market. It's free to download and use, but it offers a paid plan so subscribers can have tech support for their products. If you buy the paid version, you'll receive an activation code. This guide will cover how to activate your subscription so you can continue to protect your devices.

Two Ways to Activate

AVG offers its products free of charge, with two ways you can activate your subscription: through the website or through the desktop application. To activate your subscription via the website, simply go to avg.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page. You should see a few columns like the About page, Home Products and the Customer Area. You can click on either the Register Your License or Service Activation links. Type or copy-and-paste your product key to activate. Please note that it can be referred to as a code. Next, click the Confirm Code button and you're all set.

If you would rather use your desktop to activate your subscription, you can do that too. First, double-click the AVG icon and navigate to My Subscriptions under My AVG. Then, click on the Enter New License and type or copy-and-paste it into the required field.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact AVG customer service by email here. Please keep in mind that the company doesn't have a phone number at this time. You can also peruse the Home Product forums for help or reach out to AVG through one of its social media accounts.

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