Activation guides
Pick your brand for step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting.
Norton
Norton keys are redeemed in a Norton account. Once redeemed, the subscription is attached to that account and you install Norton on each device from there.
McAfee
McAfee activation codes are redeemed on McAfee's activation page and linked to your McAfee account.
AVG
AVG products are activated directly inside the installed AVG application using your activation code.
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 and Office keys are redeemed in your Microsoft account; Windows keys are entered on the PC in Settings.
Microsoft server & developer
Microsoft server and developer products are activated on the machine where they are installed – during setup, or afterwards from the product's own licensing screen.
Avast
Avast subscriptions are activated inside the installed Avast app with your activation code.
Bitdefender
Bitdefender keys are added to a Bitdefender Central account. From there you install protection on each device.
Kaspersky
Kaspersky activation codes are entered in the Kaspersky app or added to your My Kaspersky account.
Autodesk
Autodesk software is installed from your Autodesk account and activated by signing in, or with a serial number and product key depending on the licence type.
Corel
Corel products such as CorelDRAW and VideoStudio are activated with your serial number when you first start the software.
VMware
VMware desktop products take the key in the app; vSphere keys are added in vCenter (or the ESXi host client) and assigned to your hosts.