McAfee.com/Activate — Enter your activate code — Activate McAfee

Chris Peter
3 min readJan 6, 2021

McAfee is one of the most trusted antivirus software in the market and is actively protecting more than 500 million devices. Using the software, you can easily protect yourself from Identity threats, Privacy threats, hackers, malicious programs, etc. The software is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, making it a perfect pick if you are looking for software that can protect all your devices. Additionally, it can also be used to protect your passwords, remove your online traces, encrypt sensitive files, and more. If you want to secure all your devices, go to www.mcafee.com/activate and download the software right now.

System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows (7,8,8.1, 10), Mac OS (10.12–10.15)
  • Processor: 1 GHz Processor
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 500 MB
  • Supported Browser: Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer (10 or above)

How to Register for McAfee User Account?

Follow these steps to register for McAfee user account:

  1. Open your web browser and go to mcafee.com/activate.
  2. Navigate to “My Account.”
  3. Hit the “Login” button and then click the “Register Now” option in the form.
  4. Submit your details like first name, last name, email address.
  5. Next, create a strong password for your account.
  6. Go through McAfee privacy policy and McAfee end user license agreement.
  7. Hit the “I Agree” button.
  8. You have completed the registration process.

How to Download McAfee on Your Computer?

Follow these steps to download McAfee on your computer:

  1. Open your web browser and go to www.mcafee.com/activate.
  2. Login to your user account.
  3. Select your platform or device.
  4. Select your McAfee product and hit the “Download” button.
  5. Read the license agreement and click on the “Agree” button to confirm it.
  6. Submit your 25-character product key/activation code. You can find it on the retail card that you received with the product.
  7. Now McAfee will be downloaded to your system.

Note for Mac users: Ensure that you have copied the serial number.

How to Install McAfee?

Follow these steps to install McAfee on your system:

Windows:

  1. Open the downloaded (McAfee) file by double-clicking it.
  2. You will see the McAfee installer window on your screen.
  3. Let the installer complete the installation process. When the process is completed, you will be notified by the installer, and you can see the “Done” message in the McAfee installer window.
  4. Now restart your device to complete the installation process.

Mac:

  • Open the downloaded (McAfee) file.
  • You will see a warning message, “Are you sure you want to open it?”
  • Hit the “Open” button on the popup.
  • Submit your login details.
  • Enter the serial number which was given to you when you download the software online and hit the “Next” button.
  • If you see “System Extension is blocked” message, then hit the “Open Security Preferences” option.
  • Go to the General tab now and click the padlock icon.
  • Submit your login details and hit the “Unlock” button.
  • Next, hit the “Allow button.”
  • Installation is now completed. But now you have to give hard disk access to the software. To do that, navigate to the “System preferences “option inside the dock.

How to Redeem and Activate McAfee?

You can redeem McAfee using the steps mentioned below.

  • Open your web browser and go to mcafee.com/activate.
  • Click on the “Account” option.
  • Hit the “Redeem Your Retail Card” option.
  • Submit your activation code.
  • Submit your email in the email field.
  • Click “Next.”
  • Select your preferred country and language.
  • Finally, click on the “Submit” button.
  • Once verified, your McAfee subscription will be activated. You will also see the option to create a McAfee account and download the McAfee Software.
  • Create the user account and download the software if not already done.

Follow these steps to activate McAfee:

  1. Open the software.
  2. Hit the “Activate” button.
  3. You will be asked to submit your 25-character activation code. Submit it.
  4. Now you have to log in to your account.
  5. Carefully follow all the instructions shown by the activation popup.
  6. You have activated the software.

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Chris Peter

Chris Peter is a full-time tech-writer who reviews smartphones, TVs, computers, and different gadgets.