Norton Setup – Enter your product key – www.norton.com/setup

Data is the biggest commodity of the 21st century. By opting for a competent and reliable antivirus program like Norton, you can protect your precious files and network from viruses, trojans, malware, (DDoS) attacks, and other harmful threats on the internet. Users who wish to download Norton on their devices can visit norton.com/setup and sign up or sign in to their user account. Today, we'll be looking at how to download, install and activate Norton on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.

How to create a Norton user account?

Your Norton product directly connects to your NortonLifeLock account. Meaning, every activity that you do on the Norton website or inside the Norton dashboard, your Norton account will be the first point of contact between “you” as a user and Norton as a “service provider” company. Now, we know how vital a Norton account is, let' see how to create one.

1. Visit norton.com/setup from Google Chrome or any other internet browser that you use.
2. Click Sign In.
3. On the Sign In window, click on create a new account.
4. Now, enter your email address, re-enter to confirm, create a password, enter your first name & last name, mobile phone number with your country code extension, and select your region.
5. Opt, or opt-out on the “Email me product updates, offers, and security newsletters” option by checking or unchecking it.
6. Click Create Account to finish.

How to uninstall Norton

Before we proceed with downloading part of this guide, it is worth noting that an antivirus program uses system resources to operate. And it is recommended that there should be only one antivirus program allocated for a single PC. If you have multiple security applications installed on your system, you need to uninstall all the other programs and install a fresh copy of Norton.

Uninstall from Windows

1. Go to the Windows Start menu and click on the Control Panel.
2. Select Programs – Program and Features.
3. Search for Norton security in the installed program list, and right-click – Uninstall or Remove.
4. Do the same thing with other antivirus software installed on your PC alongside Norton.

Uninstall from Mac

1. Go to the Application folder and double-click on Norton Security.
2. On the top bar, click on the Apple Icon – Norton Security – Uninstall Norton Security.
3. Enter your Mac administrator ID and password.
4. Click Install Helper.
5. After uninstalling, click Restart Now for the new settings to take effect.

How to download and install Norton antivirus?

After creating your account, please ensure that you have a registered copy of your Norton product with you along with the 25-digit activation code. Once you have the prerequisites, follow the instructions given below for downloading and installing Norton on Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS devices.

Download and install on Windows

1. Open Google Chrome or any other web browser on your computer.
2. In the URL bar, type norton.com/setup and hit enter.
3. Click on the Sign In or Enter your Product Key button.
4. On the next page, enter your email ID/username associated with your Norton account.
5. Enter your password and click Sign In.
6. Find the product you want to install on your device and click Download.
7. Click Agree & Download.
8. Save the setup file in your Windows Download Folder.
9. Double-click on the setup file.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Norton on your computer.

Download and install on Mac

1. Please make sure you have the latest version of MacOS installed on your computer.
2. Open Safari browser, and in the URL bar, enter norton.com/setup.
3. Click on the Sign In, or Enter a Product Key button.
4. On the next screen, sign in to your account using your Norton login credentials.
5. Locate the download button and click on it.
6. Save the installer file in your download folder.
7. Once downloaded, click on the setup file and enter your Mac administrator ID and password.
8. If you see the Norton Community Watch option, click on Join Now or Maybe Later.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.

Download and install on Android

1. Open Google Play Store on your Android smartphone/tablet.
2. Search for “Norton 360″ and tap on the Norton icon.
3. Inside the app overview, tap the green Install button.
4. Wait for the app to download & install all the necessary files.
5. One downloaded, exit Google Play Store.

Download and install on iOS

1. Open Apple App Store on your iPhone/iPad device.
2. In the search bar, type Norton 360.
3. Tap Get to download the app.
4. Enter your Apple administrator ID and password if prompted.
5. Wait for the application to download all the resources.
6. One downloaded, exit Apple App Store.

How to activate Norton on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS?

After installing Norton on your device, the final step left is activating it with an activation code. As mentioned above, the activation code is a 25-digit alphanumeric code that is unique to each user. If you have the code with you, follow the instructions given below for activating Norton on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.

Activate on Windows

1. Locate the Norton icon on your Windows desktop and click on it.
2. Wait for the application to run for the first time.
3. On the main window, navigate to Activate/Activate Now button.
4. Enter your 25-digit activation code and click Activate.
5. Go to Norton's home screen, and if you can see the subscription status turned on, then you've successfully activated Norton on your computer.

Activate on Mac

1. Power on your Mac computer and double-click on the Norton icon.
2. Wait for the application to load all the resources.
3. Once it is fully loaded, click on the Activate button.
4. On the next screen, enter your 25-digit activation code.
5. Wait for the application to verify the code.
6. Once verified, you can check the activation status on the home screen.

Activate on Android

1. Open the app on your smartphone/tablet.
2. Allow all the required permission.
3. Click on Activate/Activate Now.
4. Enter your product key.
5. Click OK/Submit.
6. Wait for the application to verify the code.
7. Once verified, Norton 360 will be automatically activated.

Activate on iOS

1. Tap on the Norton 360 app from the home screen.
2. Click on Activate.
3. Enter your activation code and click Submit/Activate Now.
4. Return to the home screen, and if you see the subscription status ON, then it means your product has been activated.

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