How to add device to protect with Trend Micro Maximum Security

Trend Micro Maximum Security lets you extend protection to other Windows PC/laptop and Macs, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices after installing on your first computer.

Install on Secondary Devices

1. Open Trend Micro Maximum Security on your comptuer.
   • Double-click the Trend Micro shortcut on your desktop.

     

   • Double-click the Trend Micro icon from the system tray.

     

2. Click Protect Another Device on the main program window.

   

3. Click Add a device.

   

4. Choose which device you want to share protection.
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   Windows or Mac computer

   Protect another Windows or Mac device

   1. Click Windows or Mac

      

      

   2. Select how you want to install the program:
      Send email

      1. Type the email address you want to receive the link to download the program, then click Send.

         

      2. Go to your other computer, then open your email.
      3. Click the download link from the email you received.
      Copy link

      1. Click Copy link.

         

      2. Open a browser, paste the link in the address bar, and then press ENTER.
      Download

      1. Click Download, then choose a folder on where to save the file. Click OK.

         

   3. Double-click the downloaded installer file.
   4. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
   5. Fill out the account information to activate your protection.

   Android or iOS mobile device

   Protect another Android or iOS device

   1. Click Android or iOS

      

      

   2. Select how you want to install the app:
      Send email

      1. Type the email address you want to receive the link to install the app, then click Send.

         

      2. Open your email on your mobile device.
      3. Click the link from the email you received.
      Copy link

      1. Click Copy link.

         

      2. Send the link using an instant messaging app to your mobile device.
      3. Click the link.
      Scan QR Code

      1. Scan the QR code using any QR code scanner installed on your mobile device.

         

      2. Tap Open Link.
   3. Tap Install.
   4. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
   5. Open the Mobile Security app to activate your Android or iOS protection.