How to renew the license for Kaspersky solutions for home
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This article concerns:
- Kaspersky Basic, Standard, Plus, Premium
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus
- Kaspersky Total Security
See Online Help for instructions on how to renew the license for Kaspersky Security Cloud.
If you are using an activation code
Renew your license using the activation code:
- Connect the application to My Kaspersky to save your previous license information. For instructions, see this article.
- Buy the renewal activation code on the Kaspersky website.
- Add the new activation code to the application. Choose one of the instructions below.
Once you entered the renewal code, the application automatically checks whether you have got a previous license. If the previous license is not found, the application will ask you to enter it manually. See this article for more information.
To learn how to view the details of your activation code for a Kaspersky application, see this article.
If you are using automatic renewal or have a subscription
Subscriptions are renewed automatically within a few days before expiration date. If automatic renewal requires user manual actions, to update your bank details as an example, the license will be renewed automatically within 24 hours. If the license did not renew automatically, follow the instructions from this article.
To learn more about auto-renewal, see this article.
If you have bought subscription for a Kaspersky application from a third-party service provider, you can manage your subscription by contacting the provider. For details, see Online Help.
How to add the renewal code to the application when your current license is active
For Kaspersky Basic, Standard, Plus or Premium, see Online Help.
- Open an application and click License in the lower-right corner.
- To learn how to open the application, see this article.
- Click Enter activation code.
If you purchased your Kaspersky application via your internet service provider, you will see the Check status and Manage subscription buttons. Contact your internet provider's support service to renew the license.
- Enter the activation code and click Save activation code.
- Wait until the activation wizard completes, and then click Done.
The application will add the activation code as a reserve one and renew the license automatically when your current license expires.
How to add the renewal code to the application to renew your expired license
For Kaspersky Basic, Standard, Plus or Premium, see Online Help.
- In the main application window, click Enter activation code.
- To learn how to open the application, see this article.
- Enter the activation code for renewing the license and click Activate.
- Wait until the activation wizard completes, and then click Done.
The application will update the license information.
What to do in case of activation issues
If you have a Kaspersky application from a third-party service provider, contact the Technical Support of that provider.
If you experience troubles while renewing you license, submit a request to Kaspersky Customer Service by choosing the topic and filling out the form.
Useful references
How to view the details of your activation code
How to disable license auto-renewal for Kaspersky solutions for home
What to do if you did not receive the activation code after buying a Kaspersky application
About activation codes for Kaspersky applications
Where to buy a renewal code for a Kaspersky application
How to change the number of protected devices for a Kaspersky application
What to do in case of issues when activating Kaspersky for Android
Managing licenses and subscriptions for Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac
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