Knowledgebase: how to activate McAfee Product Subscription Key

Q: How to Download and Install McAfee?

Ans: Beginners can follow the given process for easy download and installation.

  • Reach the official home page of McAfee: www.mcafee.com/activate.
  • Enter your email address and password.
  • You will get a list of McAfee products to choose from.
  • Select the product that you want to download by clicking on the ”Download” option.
  • The file is stored in one of the folders on your device.
  • Now, please find the file and tap twice to open it.
  • Once the file is open, you will see an ”Install”option.
  • Click on it to begin the installation.
  • You will have to restart the device after the installation.

Q: How to Activate the McAfee Product?

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Ans: You may directly go to the activation page, which is www.mcafee.com/activate, and start the activation.

  • Open the activation page.
  • The page will have the space to fill in your activation code and email address.
  • Fill in your 25-digits activation code carefully. 
  • Now, login to your McAfee account.
  • Tap on the submit option and select the ”Country and language” if required.
  • The subscription will activate.

Q: How to Renew your McAfee Subscription?

Ans: Follow the below steps to renew your subscription.

  • Open your McAfee account.
  • Find the ”My Account” section on the top of the screen.
  • If required, you can check the expired subscriptions by clicking on ”All expired” or check the active subscription by clicking on ”View Activate.” 
  • Now, tap on the subscription you wish to renew by tapping on the ”Renew” option. 
  • Finally, enter your payment details.
  • Renewal will complete after the successful payment.

Q: How to verify Renewal of Subscription?

Ans: To verify the subscription, follow these simple steps:

  • Open your email inbox to check the confirmation mail.
  • The mail will have the following details:
  • Name of the account holder.
  • Order number for renewal.
  • Date of renewal.
  • Name of the product renewed.
  • Price of the renewal.
  • You can verify the status of your subscription through your McAfee account by:
  • Sign in to the home page of McAfee.
  • Click the ”My Account” option and go to the ”Subscriptions” option.
  • You will find the renewal purchase.
  • Now select the ”My Profile” option from ”My Account.”
  • Check your expiration date.