To use all functions of the app, you must activate the premium version of Kaspersky Internet Security. Activation is the process of switching the app to the premium version.
To activate the premium version, you must buy a license.
If you already have a license, you can activate the premium version of the app in one of the following ways:
Use a license detected for your My Kaspersky account.
You must connect to My Kaspersky in the app to use this option.
Enter an activation code received from your service provider or when buying a license.
You can activate the premium version on first startup or at any time afterward.
You must have an Internet connection to activate the premium version.
In Kaspersky Internet Security's main window , tap > License & Account > Activate premium version.
If a license that can be used to activate the app has been found for your My Kaspersky account, Kaspersky Internet Security prompts you to use it for activation.
If a license that can be used to activate the app was not found, Kaspersky Internet Security offers other activation methods (see other instructions).
Select the needed license.
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.
In Kaspersky Internet Security's main window , tap > License & Account > Activate premium version.
If a license that can be used to activate the app has been found for your My Kaspersky account, Kaspersky Internet Security prompts you to use it for activation. When you select the detected license, the app automatically activates the premium version.
If you do not want to use the detected license, and instead prefer to purchase a license from Google Play, tap More ways to activate.
Select I have an activation code.
Enter the activation code.
If you received a text message (SMS) containing an activation code from your service provider, tap Find the SMS with the activation code. The app scans all text messages (SMS) on the device to find the activation code. If found, the activation code will be added automatically.
Tap Next.
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.
In Kaspersky Internet Security's main window , tap > License & Account > Activate premium version.
If a license that can be used to activate the app has been found for your My Kaspersky account, Kaspersky Internet Security prompts you to use it for activation. When you select the detected license, the app automatically activates the premium version.
If you do not want to use the detected license, and instead prefer to purchase a license from Google Play, tap More ways to activate.