Quick Start Guide

3. BITDEFENDER INSTALLATION

Step 1. Before proceeding with the installation, you have to agree with the Subscription Agreement.

Please take some time to read the Subscription Agreement as it contains the terms and conditions

under which you may use Bitdefender Total Security.

Keep the Send anonymous reports option enabled to send us essential information for improving

the product and help us provide a better experience in the future. Select the language you want to

install the product in. Click INSTALL to launch the installation process of your Bitdefender product.

Step 2. Installation in progress. Critical areas on your system are scanned for threats and the

Bitdefender services are started. This step can take a few minutes.

Step 3. Your Bitdefender product is successfully installed. A summary of the installation is

displayed. If any active threat was detected and removed during the installation, a system reboot

may be required. Click START USING BITDEFENDER to continue.

Step 4. Bitdefender account. After you complete the initial setup, the Bitdefender Account window

appears. A Bitdefender account is required to activate the product and use its online features.

a) I want to create a Bitdefender account

To successfully create a Bitdefender account, type the required information in the corresponding

 elds. Before proceeding further you have to agree with the Terms of use. Access the Terms of

use and read them carefully as they contain the terms and conditions under which you may use

Bitdefender. Additionally, you can access and read the Privacy Policy. Click CREATE ACCOUNT.

Note. Once the account is created, you can use the provided email address and password to log in

to your account at https://central.bitdefender.com, or in the Bitdefender Central app provided that it

is installed on one of your Android or iOS devices.

To install the Bitdefender Central app on your devices:

• On Android –access Google Play, search Bitdefender Central, and then

download and install the app.

• On iOS –access App Store, search Bitdefender Central, and then

download and install the app.

Step 5a. Get Started. Type in the corresponding  eld the activation code you have purchased, and

then click CONTINUE. Click FINISH to access the Bitdefender main interface.

b) I already have a Bitdefender account

Click Sign In, and then type the email address and the password of your Bitdefender account. Click

Step 5b. Get Started. In the Get Started window you can see the validity of your subscription. Click

FINISH to access the Bitdefender main interface.