Install Bitdefender on another device: reinstall, transfer, protect extra devices

How to Install Bitdefender on Another Device: (re)install, transfer or protect extra devices

Want to install Bitdefender on another device? Whether you reset your current device and now you want to install Bitdefender again on the same device, if you switched devices or if you simply want to protect additional devices, here you will find a step-by-step guide. Installing protection on all the devices covered by your subscription is the next best thing you can do after choosing Bitdefender for protection. It’s about staying safe in an unsafe world. And the best way you can do this is to secure your devices faster than hackers can attack them.

VIDEO – How to install Bitdefender on another device

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I have reset my device. How do I reinstall Bitdefender on the same device?

If you are forced by circumstances to format or reset your operating system and then reinstall Bitdefender on the same device, it will not count as a second device from a license point of view.

The only extra step you should do before reinstalling Bitdefender on the same device with a fresh operating system is to sign in to your Central at https://central.bitdefender.com , click on My Devices from the left menu, click on your old device, then choose Remove on the upper right side of the page. This will free up the used slot, so you can reinstall Bitdefender without affecting the number of active devices. Detailed instructions on how to remove the device from your Central account to free up its previous slot are available in this article – How to remove a device from your Bitdefender Central account.
After that, go to the My Devices section of your Central account and start installing Bitdefender on the device you’ve reset. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation.

For detailed instructions, read:

I changed my device. How do I transfer Bitdefender to my new device?

Firstly, if the old device is no longer in use, remove it from your Central account to free up its slot. For detailed instructions, read – How to remove a device from your Bitdefender Central account.
After that, go to the My Devices section of your Central account and start installing Bitdefender on your new device. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation.

For detailed instructions, read:

I have multiple devices. How do I install Bitdefender on another device?

Subscriptions come with a limited number of slots to protect either Windows PCs, Macs, smartphones & tablets running Android, iOS, or all of these operating systems. If your Bitdefender subscription covers more than 1 device, you can use your user account to protect additional devices. To install Bitdefender on another device simply sign in to your Bitdefender Central account and then click here to automatically land on the Install Bitdefender products section.

ⓘ Note: Check the Bitdefender solutions page first to make sure your plan is compatible with the device you want to protect.

Step-by-step instructions to install Bitdefender on further machines are available in the video tutorial pinned at the beginning of this article and down below:

1. Go to https://central.bitdefender.com in your web browser and sign in to your Bitdefender user account.

2. Go to the My Devices section on the left side of the Bitdefender Central webpage.

3. In the My Devices panel, click + ADD DEVICE.

4. A new window will pop up. Choose the Bitdefender product you want to install, then select one of the two available actions:

This device (see step 5a)
Other devices (see step 5b)

5a. This device

If you are on the device that you wish to protect, choose This device. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation. For detailed instructions, read:

5b. Other devices

If you want to protect another device, choose the Other devices option. Select one of the three options to send a Bitdefender download link to another device:

QR code – Open your smartphone’s or tablet’s camera to scan the QR code.
Copy link – Copy to clipboard the download link and share it in a direct message.
Email link – Enter a valid email address to email the link to any of your devices.

6. Open the link on the device you want to protect. Click DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL and follow the on-screen steps to install Bitdefender.

ⓘ Note: The download link is available for 24 hours. If the link expires, you can generate a new one by repeating the above procedure.

For detailed installation instructions, read:

If you followed the steps provided in this short guide, you have managed to successfully install Bitdefender on another device. The program is now configured and ready to protect your system.

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How to Install Bitdefender on Another Device: (re)install, transfer or protect extra devices

I have reset my device. How do I reinstall Bitdefender on the same device?

I changed my device. How do I transfer Bitdefender to my new device?

I have multiple devices. How do I install Bitdefender on another device?

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