Secure Transfer of Bitdefender: Moving Protection to a New Device

Transferring your Bitdefender protection to a new device is a prudent step to ensure continued security across all your devices. This guide outlines a secure and step-by-step process to seamlessly transfer Bitdefender protection to your new device while maintaining the integrity of your security coverage.

### Step 1: **Access Your Bitdefender Central Account**

1. Open a web browser on your existing device and visit Bitdefender Central (central.bitdefender.com).

2. Log in to your Bitdefender account using your credentials.

### Step 2: **Locate and Manage Your Devices**

1. In the Bitdefender Central dashboard, navigate to the "My Devices" section.

2. Locate the device from which you want to transfer protection and select it.

### Step 3: **Remove Device from Bitdefender Account**

1. Click on "Device Options" or a similar button associated with the device you want to transfer.

2. Choose the option to remove the device from your Bitdefender account.

### Step 4: **Confirm Device Removal**

Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the removal of the device from your Bitdefender account.

### Step 5: **Install Bitdefender on the New Device**

1. On your new device, visit the Bitdefender website and download the Bitdefender setup file suitable for the new device (e.g., Bitdefender Total Security).

2. Run the downloaded setup file to initiate the installation process.

### Step 6: **Sign In to Your Bitdefender Account**

1. During installation, you'll be prompted to sign in to your Bitdefender account.

2. Use your Bitdefender credentials to log in.

### Step 7: **Activate Bitdefender on the New Device**

1. If prompted, enter the activation code to activate Bitdefender on the new device.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation.

### Step 8: **Configure Settings and Perform Initial Scan**

1. Review and configure your preferences, including scanning options, updates, and notifications.

2. Allow Bitdefender to perform an initial scan on the new device.

### Step 9: **Verification and Confirmation**

1. Return to Bitdefender Central and navigate to "My Devices" to confirm the addition of the new device.

2. Ensure that the transferred protection is active on the new device.

### Step 10: **Congratulations!**

You have successfully transferred Bitdefender protection to your new device, ensuring continued security. Regularly update and scan your device to maintain a high level of protection.

By following these steps, you can securely transfer your Bitdefender protection to a new device, ensuring uninterrupted security coverage as you transition to a different device.