November 11, 2022 2:24 AM EST
Step 1: Download McAfee Mobile Security to your Android device
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Search for McAfee Security: Antivirus VPN.
- Tap Install. Wait for the installation to complete.
- Open McAfee Security.
- Read the License Agreement and Privacy Notice.
- Tap Accept and Start Protection.
- Wait for the configuration process to complete.
- Tap the bottom right arrow or skip to the McAfee Security banner
- Click Sign-in or Got an Activation code to activate McAfee
Step 2: Send an activation code to your device.
You can send the code from your PC:
- Go to mcafee_com.
- 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 don’t 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.
- Click Subscriptions.
- Click Add Device.
- Select Mobile device.
- Click Send Link, then:
- Select the Android device type.
- Select the subscription type.
- Click Next.
- Under How should we send the link:
- Choose Text it to have the activation code link sent to your phone.
- Choose Email it to receive the activation code by email.
- Type the email address or phone number.
- Click Text me or Send an email.
Step 3: Activate McAfee Mobile Security
- Open your email or messages app on your Android device.
- Look for the message from McAfee, then tap the download link.
- Copy the first activation code:
- Paste, or type, the activation code.
- Tap Next
- Sign in with your McAfee credentials to complete activation.
Greetings,
Peter