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Critical areas on your system are scanned for threats and the Bitdefender
services are started. This step can take a couple of minutes. Click SKIP SCAN
if you want to scan your system later on. For more information about running
a system scan, refer to “Running a System Scan” (p. 86).
Step 3 - Installation completed
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. For more information, refer to “Bitdefender Central” (p. 31).
Proceed according to your situation.
● I want to create a Bitdefender account
1. Type the required information in the corresponding fields. The data you
provide here will remain confidential. The password must be at least 8
characters long and include a digit.
2. 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.
3. 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 Android,
you have to access Google Play, search Bitdefender Central, and then tap
the corresponding installation option. To install the Bitdefender Central app
on iOS, you have to access App Store, search Bitdefender Central, and then
tap the corresponding installation option.
● I already have a Bitdefender account
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