
How it works
Protected in three steps
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Place your order
Pay securely with card, wallet or PayPal.
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Get your key by email
Your licence key and the official download link arrive within minutes.
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Install and protect
Activate on your first device, then add the rest from the same account.
Product details
McAfee Total Protection pairs McAfee's award-winning antivirus with a full privacy and identity toolkit – and this plan covers you for three full years. It protects your devices from malware, steers you away from risky sites and scam messages, and keeps an eye on your personal information online, all from one easy dashboard for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
Protection that goes beyond antivirus
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Award-winning antivirus
Real-time scanning and cloud-based threat detection stop viruses, ransomware, spyware and other malware before they can do damage.
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Scam Detector
Helps you spot scam texts, emails and dangerous links before you click, with AI-powered detection of the latest tricks.
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Secure VPN
Encrypt your connection on public Wi-Fi to keep banking, shopping and browsing private.
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Identity Monitoring
Monitors for your email addresses and other personal details on the dark web and alerts you so you can secure your accounts.
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WebAdvisor & firewall
Warns you about risky websites and downloads in your browser while the firewall guards your PC's network traffic.
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PC optimisation
QuickClean, File Shredder and the Vulnerability Scanner remove clutter, securely delete sensitive files and keep apps up to date.
What you get
- McAfee Total Protection activation code
- 3 years of protection from activation
- Coverage for 1, 3 or 5 devices (choose above)
- Antivirus, firewall, WebAdvisor and Scam Detector
- Secure VPN, Identity Monitoring and Password Manager
- Free download from McAfee's official website
Who it's for
Anyone who wants straightforward, long-term protection for their household – from a single laptop to a mix of PCs, Macs and phones – with privacy and identity tools included and no yearly renewals to remember.
Good to know: Feature availability varies by platform; some tools are Windows-only and macOS may not include every feature listed.
| Developer | McAfee |
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| Category | Antivirus & Security |
| Platform | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Devices | 1, 3 or 5 devices |
| Licence | Subscription key |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Region | Global |
| Delivery | Instant digital delivery by email |
| Windows | Windows 10 (RS5 or later) or Windows 11 on x64; Windows 11 on Arm64 |
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| macOS | macOS 13 or later |
| Android | Android 10 or later (phones and tablets) |
| iOS / iPadOS | iOS 16 or later |
| Hardware | 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 1.3 GB free disk space |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge (Chromium), Firefox, Safari on Mac and iOS |
| Internet | Required for activation and updates |
- Open the email we send right after payment – it contains your 25-character McAfee activation code.
- Go to mcafee.com/activate, choose your country and language, and enter the code.
- Sign in to your McAfee account, or create one with your email address.
- Download and install McAfee Total Protection on this device.
- To protect more devices, sign in to your McAfee account on each one and download the app, up to the number of devices you bought.
How do I receive my licence?
Your licence key and download instructions are emailed to you within minutes of payment. They're also in your order confirmation.
Can I use one licence on PC, Mac and my phone?
Yes. Multi-device plans can be split across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS up to the number of devices you choose. Install each one from the same account.
Do I need to remove my old antivirus first?
We recommend uninstalling any other third-party antivirus before installing, so two products don't conflict. Windows Security steps aside automatically when a new antivirus is installed.
Will my subscription renew automatically?
No. You pay once for the term shown and nothing renews through us. Before it ends, you can buy a new key to extend your protection.
I already have this product. Can I use the key to extend it?
In most cases, yes: sign in to the same account and enter the new key, and the time is added to your subscription. If you're unsure, reply to your order email and we'll check for you.
What if my key doesn't activate?
Reply to your order email with a screenshot of the error and we'll help you activate it or replace the key.