Activating AVG Internet Security on Windows By Avg Account

When you purchase AVG Internet Security via another AVG application on your Windows PC or the AVG Store, your subscription activates automatically on the device used for purchase.

If you purchase AVG Internet Security via an alternative sales channel, you need to activate your subscription manually by following the instructions in this article. You also need to activate AVG Internet Security manually when you start using your subscription on a new PC.

You can activate AVG Internet Security by logging in to the application with your AVG Account that is linked to the email address you used to make the purchase.

1. 1. Open the AVG Internet Security user interface and go to ☰ Menu ▸ My Subscription.
   
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3. 2. Select Log in to your AVG Account.
   
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5. 3. Ensure the Sign In tab is selected, then enter the login credentials for your AVG Account that is linked to the email address you used to make the purchase, and click Sign In.
   
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NOTE: If you do not yet have an AVG Account, you can alternatively select the Create Account tab to activate your subscription by creating an AVG Account that is linked to the email address you used to purchase AVG Internet Security.

4. 1. Click Continue to confirm that your subscription is now active and return to the My Subscription screen.
   
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Your AVG Internet Security subscription is now active. Your subscription details are visible via Menu ▸ My Subscription ▸ Subscriptions on this PC.

You can activate your subscription simultaneously on the number of devices specified during purchase. To verify the device limit for your subscription, check your AVG Account linked to the email address provided during purchase, or an order confirmation email.

Troubleshoot activation issues

If you experience any activation issues:

1. 1. Ensure you have correctly entered your activation code, including hyphens.
2. 2. In some cases, subscription synchronization may take up to 24 hours after purchase.