How to Install and Set Up Bitdefender Hub on Android

This article explains how to download, install, and configure Bitdefender Hub on Android devices. Once set up, the Bitdefender app will include all subscriptions active in your Bitdefender account. For details, see How do I activate my Bitdefender subscription?

System Requirements: Android 7 or later

1. On the Android smartphone or tablet you want to protect, go to https://central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender Central account.

If you don’t have an account, create one. See How to create a Bitdefender Central account.

2. On the Bitdefender Central homepage, tap Install Bitdefender Products.

3. In the window that appears, tap Download.

4. You will be redirected to Google Play. Tap the Install button to download and install Bitdefender Hub.

5. Once the installation is complete, open the Bitdefender Hub app.

6. Accept the subscription agreement, then tap Continue.

7. Tap Set up services on the screen that displays all services available on your account.

If you have more than one subscription, Bitdefender will display the best one along with the expiration date.

8. Follow the steps below to set up unconfigured services:

Security

To configure the Security service, you need to grant the required permissions so Web Protection can block dangerous websites in supported browsers.

1. Tap Continue.

2. On the Accessibility screen, tap Bitdefender Hub in the list of installed apps.

3. Turn Bitdefender Hub on, then tap Allow to confirm the action.

Web Protection is now enabled!

4. Go back to the Bitdefender app and finish setting up the remaining services included in your subscription.

SecurePass

Digital Identity Protection

Enter the primary email address you use for online accounts, then tap Validate email (or Confirm email if the address was already verified).
Enter the security code sent to your email, then tap Confirm email.
- If you don’t receive the code within 15 minutes, please check your spam folder as well.
- The Resend code option becomes available after 15 minutes.
After the code is successfully validated, tap Continue.
Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection will scan for possible data exposures. Once the scan is complete, the service is ready to use. For more information, see How to Use Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection.

After completing all configuration steps, tap Start using the app to open the Bitdefender Hub app.

All done! You’ve successfully installed and configured Bitdefender Hub on your Android device. To protect another device, perform the same installation steps on that device.