ESET HOME Security: Your Family Security Assistant

You can install ESET by following these simple steps:

1. Uninstall any previously installed antivirus software on your system.
2. Click on the “GET STARTED” button on this page and create or login to your ESET HOME.
3. Install ESET on your devices by clicking on "Protect device" button. In case you need to add your subscription first, use the “Add subscription” button.
4. Choose your operating system and download the installer file.
5. Install by following on-screen instructions.

Additional details regarding product installation and activation can be found here.

Definitely. ESET HOME Security Essential, ESET HOME Security Premium and ESET HOME Security Ultimate are multi-platform solutions. Use them to secure all your Windows, macOS and Android devices under one subscription—simply select how many devices you wish to protect, and enjoy powerful digital security.

Currently, ESET does not provide an antivirus solution for iOS. However, select privacy & identity protection features are available for both iPhones and iPads. Read more about how to protect your iPhone and iPad.

Yes! A free 30-day trial can be downloaded here.

Verified customers appreciate that ESET is:

• Light on their system
• Reliable and effective
• Able to run smoothly in the background, without interruptions

"Works perfectly and has done for years. Extremely efficient and with minimal impact on the functionality of the machine it’s installed on."

Read full reviews and more feedback on our Trustpilot page.

While we’d always recommend you have something rather than nothing, most free antivirus software won’t protect you from every single threat.

Our own free malware scanner is a great starting point, but to protect every aspect of your system from malicious software, data theft and more, you’ll need full coverage. ESET security software offers protection across multiple platforms & devices. It has anti-theft protection and security features designed to protect your financial data and personal information. Our technology also employs machine learning to help protect you from both existing and emerging threats.

Absolutely. You can download our anti-malware scanner first if you just want to run a quick check. While our free scanner does offer ongoing protection, our full internet security suite is advised for full protection.

You bet it does! ESET offers full protection against all forms of malware, including ransomware, spyware, keyloggers and adware. While Ransomware Shield detects and blocks threats, Ransomware Remediation (available in ESET HOME Security Ultimate and ESET Small Business Security) automatically backs up and restores.

You can renew, enlarge or upgrade your subscription at any time.

1. Start by logging into your account using your activation key (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX).
2. To renew your subscription, select the “Extend” option and adjust the period or number of devices you’d like to cover.
3. If you wish to add additional devices under the original expiration date, select “Enlarge” and adjust the number of devices you’d like to cover. We’ll match the expiry date and calculate the pro-rated price for your extra devices.

If these options are not present in your account, it’s likely that your subscription has already expired. If this is the case, we recommend purchasing a new subscription.

Automatic renewal is continuous, unless you turn it off after your purchase, via your account. Turning off auto-renew will not cancel your protection – your ESET protection will continue until your subscription expires. We will notify you before subscription expiration date so that you may renew manually.

You may cancel automatic renewal at any time.

Start by logging into your account using your activation key (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX). Use the “Auto-Renew” slider to cancel the renewal of your subscription and Confirm your selection.