Activate standalone VPN version 3.17.0 on a Windows device

After installing the VPN, you need to activate the product to enable functionality. If you purchased a subscription for multiple devices, find instructions on how to install and activate on different devices here: Install and activate Malwarebytes personal products.

You can activate your subscription for VPN by signing into your Malwarebytes account, using an MB code, or using your license key.

Activate VPN by signing in your account

To use this method, you need to have an active Malwarebytes account. If you haven't set up your account login, see Create your Malwarebytes account.

1. Open the VPN.
2. The welcome screen displays followed by a series of onboarding pages. Click Activate.
3. Enter your Email address and Password for your Malwarebytes account.
4. Click Sign in.
5. The Activation successful screen appears. Click Okay great to exit this screen.
6. Switch on the ON/OFF toggle.

Watch this video to learn how to activate your subscription using your account:

Activate additional devices with MB code

When you have the VPN app activated on a device, you can generate an MB code that can be used for activating the VPN other devices, while you have available devices on your subscription.

1. Click the Settings icon in your VPN app.
2. Click the About tab.
3. Under Subscription, click Activate a new device and select operating system. A download link displays.
4. Share the download link with the additional device in which you want to activate VPN.
5. Click Next. The MB code displays.
6. On your additional device, download the Malwarebytes Privacy app.
7. Open the app and click Get Started.
8. On the sign in page, click I have a license key or MB code.
9. Enter the MB code generated in Step 5 and click Activate.
10. The Activation successful screen appears. Click Okay great to exit this screen.
11. Switch on the ON/OFF toggle.

Note: The MB code is valid for 90 seconds and can be used on one device at a time. To activate another device, repeat Steps 1-9.

Watch this video to learn how to activate your subscription using an MB code:

Activate with a license key

To locate your a license key, see Find my Malwarebytes license key.

1. Open the VPN.
2. The welcome screen displays followed by a series of onboarding pages. Click Activate.
3. Click I have a license key or MB Code.
4. Enter your license key.
5. Click Activate.
6. The Activation successful screen appears. Click Okay great to exit this screen.
7. Switch on the ON/OFF toggle.

Watch this video to learn how to activate your subscription using a license key:

Return to the VPN guide for Windows devices.