Activating the premium version of the app

To use all functions of the app, you have to activate the premium version of Kaspersky Internet Security.

Activation—Switches the app to full-function mode.

You can use one of the following activation methods:

You can activate the premium version of the app at first startup or at any time afterward.

You must have a working Internet connection to activate the app.

To activate the premium version of the app using an activation code:

  1. On the quick launch panel in the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, tap Settings > AdditionalLicensing > Activate premium version.

    The app may prompt you to use a license specified for your account on My Kaspersky portal. If so, decline to activate the app using the detected license by tapping More ways to activate.

    My Kaspersky is not available in all regions.

  2. Select I have an activation code.
  3. In the window that opens, enter the activation code and tap Continue.

The app sends an activation request to Kaspersky Lab's activation server. On receiving successful confirmation of the request, the app will notify you and display the license information.

To activate the premium version of the app using a license detected for your account on My Kaspersky portal:

This activation option is not available in all regions.

  1. On the quick launch panel in the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, tap Settings > AdditionalLicensing > Activate premium version.

    If a license that can be used to activate the app has been detected on My Kaspersky portal for your account, Kaspersky Internet Security prompts you to use it for activation.

    If the app does not detect a license for your account that can be used to activate the app, Kaspersky Internet Security offers other activation methods.

  2. Select the appropriate license and tap Continue.

The app sends an activation request to Kaspersky Lab's activation server. On receiving successful confirmation of the request, the app will notify you and display the license information.