Installation guide
Bitdefender Total Security + Premium VPN (5 PC -1 Year), EU only — installation
Updated 2026-07-03
Step 1: Create or Log In to Bitdefender Central
Go to: central.bitdefender.com
If you don't have an account, click Create Account and fill in your name, email address, and password
If you already have an account, log in with your existing credentials
Step 2: Activate Both License Keys
Once logged in, click on "My Subscriptions" in the left sidebar
Click the "+ Activate with code" button in the top right corner
Copy the first activation code (Total Security) from the purchase email and paste it into the field → click Activate
Repeat the same step for the second activation code (Premium VPN) — click "+ Activate with code" again, paste the VPN code → click Activate
Both subscriptions will now appear under My Subscriptions
Step 3: Install Bitdefender Total Security on Each Device
In your Bitdefender Central account, click "My Devices" in the left sidebar
Click "+ Add device"
Select "This device" to install on the current PC, or choose "Send download link" to install on another device via email
Download and run the installer
Follow the on-screen instructions — Bitdefender will automatically link to your Central account and subscription
Repeat for each PC, up to 5 devices total
Step 4: Activate Premium VPN on Each Device
Bitdefender VPN is already included in the Total Security installation — no separate VPN installer needed
Open Bitdefender Total Security on the device
Click on VPN in the left sidebar of the Bitdefender interface
Sign in with your Bitdefender Central account if prompted
The Premium VPN subscription will be automatically detected and unlocked — unlimited traffic and all premium features will be available
Step 5: Done
Bitdefender Total Security and Premium VPN are both fully activated on all devices
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