How to Install Bitdefender App | Hub on Another Device - Bitdefender Consumer Support Center

This article explains how to install the Bitdefender App/Bitdefender Hub on an additional device, depending on whether you have an Individual plan or a Family plan. If your Bitdefender subscription covers multiple devices, you can easily protect another computer, smartphone, or tablet through your Bitdefender Central account.

Before you begin, make sure the device you want to protect meets the system requirements:

Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
macOS 11.3 or later
Android 7 or later
iOS 14 or later

Install Bitdefender App on Another Device (Individual Plan)

Bitdefender Individual plans are linked to one Bitdefender Central account and can protect up to 5 devices.

Step 1: Sign in to Bitdefender Central

On any device, go to https://central.bitdefender.com.
Sign in using the email address and password associated with your Bitdefender account.

Step 2: Install Bitdefender Products

After signing in, click Install Bitdefender Products on the dashboard.

If no device slots are available, you can remove an existing device or upgrade your subscription.

Step 3: Choose How to Install

Click Download if you are currently using the device you want to protect, or choose Protect other devices to send the installation link to a different device via QR code, direct link, or e-mail.
Download the Bitdefender installer on the target device.
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Once installation is complete, the device will appear in the My Devices list of your Bitdefender account.

Install Bitdefender App on Another Device (Family Plan)

Bitdefender Family plans are multi-user subscriptions designed to protect all family members. They support 5 different Bitdefender Central accounts and can secure up to 25 devices.

Step 1: Sign in to Bitdefender Central

On any device, go to https://central.bitdefender.com.
Sign in using the email address and password associated with your Bitdefender account.

Step 2: Invite a Family Member

After signing in, do one of the following:
- Go to Family Activity from the left hand-side menu → click Invite members.
- Or go to My Subscriptions from the left hand-side menu → click Add members.
Then choose adult, teenager or child, depending on who you are inviting.
Enter the email address of the family member and click Send.

Note: Children don’t need an email address. You can create a child profile and install Parental Control on their device.

Step 3: Family Member Accepts Invitation

The invited family member must open the invitation email and click Accept invite within 30 days.
After accepting the invite, the Bitdefender Central sign-in page will open in the web browser.
- If they already have a Bitdefender account associated with that email address, they need to sign in to claim the shared subscription.
- If they don’t have a Bitdefender account, they must create one using the same email address that received the invitation.

Step 4: Family Member Installs Bitdefender

After signing in to their own Bitdefender account for the first time, the family member will see a welcome screen where they can click Get started and follow the on-screen instructions to install Bitdefender.

Family members can also install Bitdefender by following these steps:

Click Install Bitdefender Products on the dashboard.
Select Download if they are using the device to be protected, or select Protect other devices to send the installation link to a different device via QR code, direct link, or e-mail.
Download the Bitdefender installer on the target device.
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

After installation, the device will appear:

In the My Devices list of the family member’s Bitdefender account
And in the Family Devices list of the family manager’s Bitdefender account

All done! You’ve successfully installed and configured Bitdefender App on another device.