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Activate Trend Micro with a New Activation Code or Existing Subscription

LAST UPDATED: JAN 21, 2025

Follow these simple steps to activate your Trend Micro product using your existing subscription or a new activation code.

How do I activate Trend Micro on my Windows PC?

  1. Open Trend Micro and click on the expiration date at the lower right corner.
  2. Click Change your activation code.
  3. Enter your activation code and click Done.

How do I activate Trend Micro on my Mac?

  1. Open Trend Micro Antivirus and click on the expiry date at the lower right corner.
  2. Click Change your activation code.
  3. Enter your activation code and click Done.

How do I activate Trend Micro on my Android device?

  1. Launch the Mobile Security app.
  2. Tap Buy/Activate or Renew/Activate.
  3. Tap Use an Activation Code, then type your activation code.

How do I activate Trend Micro on my iPhone or iPad?

  1. Go to the Activation Portal click the Get Started button.
  2. Sign in with your email address or phone number, then click Next.
  3. Type your secure password, then click Next.
  4. Enter your activation code, agree to the Trend Micro License Agreement, and click Next.
  5. Open the Mobile Security app, go to Settings, and sign in with your Trend Micro account.

How do I activate Trend Micro Home Network Security?

  1. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Station.
  2. Open the Home Network Security app and tap I Have a Station.
  3. Agree to the Privacy and License Agreements, then enter your pairing code.

How do I activate Trend Micro VPN?

  1. Go to the Activation Portal click the Get Started button.
  2. Sign in with your email address or phone number, then click Next.
  3. Enter your activation code, agree to the License Agreement, and proceed.
  4. Open the VPN app, select Settings, and sign in with your Trend Micro account.

How do I activate Trend Micro Security for browsers?

  1. Go to the Activation Portal click the Get Started button.
  2. Sign in with your email address or phone number, then click Next.
  3. Enter your activation code, agree to the License Agreement, and proceed.
  4. Open the Trend Micro Security extension on your browser and sign in.

How do I activate Trend Micro Security on my Chromebook?

  1. Click the Trend Micro Security icon at the top right corner of the Google Chrome browser.
  2. Click Buy / Activate Now in the lower-right corner of the app.
  3. Under Activate, click Sign In to Use Existing License.
  4. Provide your serial number, then click Next.
  5. Follow the directions shown on the screen.

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