Use these steps on the PC or Mac you want to install to:
Step 1: Log in to the McAfee website
Step 1: Log in to the McAfee website
- Go to home.mcafee.com.
- Click My Account.
- Click Sign In.
- If you already have a McAfee account:
- Type the email address for your McAfee account.
- Type the password for your McAfee account.
- Click Log in.
- If you do not have a McAfee account:
- Click Register Now.
- Follow the prompts.
TIP: When you create your account, use a long password with both letters and numbers for better security.
- Click Log In.
- If you already have a McAfee account:
Step 2: Start the installation
- Select:
- The type of device you want to install to.
- The McAfee software you want to install.
- Click Download.
- Read and agree to the License Agreement.
- Make a note of the serial number shown. You might be prompted for it later.
TIP: Keep the browser window open so the serial number is always visible.
- Follow the instructions to install your McAfee software.
If the install to your Windows PC fails, you might need to run the Pre-Install tool. See the Related Information section for more details.
Use these steps to start installing your McAfee product on a secondary computer (such as your child's PC or Mac) from your primary PC or Mac. For example, you can send an installation link from your main computer, and have your child click the link to complete the installation on their computer.
Step 1: On the primary computer where you want to start the process
Step 1: On the primary computer where you want to start the process
- Go to home.mcafee.com.
- Click My Account.
- Click Sign In.
- Type:
- The email address for your McAfee account.
- The password for your McAfee account.
- Click Log in.
- Hover your mouse over My Account.
- Click Subscriptions.
- Click Add Device next to the product you want to install.
- Select the Windows or Mac device type.
- Click Send Link, then:
- Type the email address for an email account on the PC or Mac that you want to install to.
- Click Send Email.
An email with a download link is sent to the computer you want to install to.
Step 3: On the secondary computer
- Open the email application.
- Open the email from McAfee.
- Click the download link in the email.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
If the install to your Windows PC fails, you might need to run the Pre-Install tool. See the Related Information section for more details.
After your first installation, you can install your McAfee software on an additional PC or Mac (as long as you have enough unused licenses). You can also re-install your McAfee software on your PC or Mac:
Step 1: Log in to the McAfee website
Step 1: Log in to the McAfee website
- Go to home.mcafee.com on the computer you want to protect.
- Click My Account.
- Click Sign In.
- Type:
- The email address for your McAfee account.
- The password for your McAfee account.
- Click Log in.
Step 2: Start the installation
- Hover your mouse over My Account.
- Click Subscriptions.
- Click Add Device next to your McAfee subscription.
- Select the device type.
- Click Download.
- Select the McAfee product you want to install, and then click Download again.
NOTE: If you want to repeat-install to a different computer:
- Click Send Link.
- Type the email address of the other computer that you want to install to.
- Click Send Email. An email with a download link is sent to the computer you want to install to.
- Log in to the other computer.
- Open the email application.
- Open the email from McAfee.
- Click the download link in the email.
- Read and accept the McAfee License Agreement.
- Make a note of the serial number shown; You might be prompted for it later.
TIP: Keep the browser window open so the serial number is always visible.
- Click Download.
- Double-click to run the setup file.
- Follow the instructions to install your McAfee software.
If the install to your Windows PC fails, you might need to run the Pre-Install tool. See the Related Information section for more details.
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