Limited free version of the Kaspersky app
November 24, 2023
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Kaspersky Free is a limited free version of the Kaspersky app. Using the free version of the app gives you high-quality protection supplemented by advanced features and an easy to use interface.
You can activate the app by signing in to your My Kaspersky account from the device on which you are installing the app. Kaspersky Free doesn't work if your device isn't connected to your account. You can create an account during the first run of the app or on the My Kaspersky website. To learn more about My Kaspersky and its features, refer to this section about My Kaspersky.
You don't need to renew your subscription to the free version of the app. You can also always switch to a paid subscription without downloading or installing any additional software. Learn how you can purchase a subscription in this article.
What's included in the free version of the Kaspersky app
Security
Security News and Weak Settings
The Security News feature advises you how to improve protection of your device and your digital environment. The feature shows you tips on how to fix weak settings of the operating system and informs you of the latest Kaspersky security news.
The Secure QR Scanner checks links in QR codes before you open them. Use it to be warned about any malicious links that could harm your device.
Wi-Fi Security Check offers to turn on VPN when you connect to the internet via an unsecure Wi-Fi network. This way, you can enter your confidential data safely, for example, in a public Wi-Fi network.
Privacy
With the limited version of this feature you can check whether accounts associated with the email address linked to your My Kaspersky account have leaked information to the internet or dark web. If a data leak has occured, you'll get information on the possible date of the leak, the website the data leaked from, and the category of the leaked data.Purchase a subscription to automatically check all your email addresses.
VPN availability in certain regions
In some regions, using a VPN is legally regulated. To learn more, refer to this article.
When using the limited free version of Kaspersky VPN you can use a limited amount of secure traffic per day. The unlimited version gives you unlimited secure traffic and unlocks other features that improve your secure connection.
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