Beginners Guide to Bitdefender Central App
Bitdefender Central is an online platform that can be accessed from any device. You can manage your product installation, subscription, and devices on which Bitdefender is installed. To access Bitdefender Central, visit the Bitdefender Central login page and enter your password. To make things easier, Bitdefender launched its Android app. The app can is easily available on the Google Play store. You won't have any problem downloading and installing it.
What are Bitdefender's Central Functions?
Bitdefender Central app can perform every task you can perform on the desktop. It places your local and network cybersecurity at the convenience of your fingertips. Besides subscription and device management, it has other features as well. Let's take a closer look at its functions.
Devices & Notifications
The Bitdefender Central app lets you view the devices on which the Bitdefender has been installed. It also lets you install Bitdefender protection on all your Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS devices. You can scan, clean, and optimize these devices remotely. If your Windows or Android device gets installed, you can use Bitdefender's Anti-Theft feature To prevent unauthorized access; you locate, lock or wipe your lost devices.
Whenever Bitdefender detects a threat, you get an instant notification and receive 24/7 security updates for your devices.
Bitdefender BOX
Bitdefender Central works with Bitdefender BOX to manage all the devices in your home network. After setting up your Bitdefender BOX, you can discover all the devices connected to your home network and group them under your Bitdefender BOX network. You can pause the internet connection on these devices. You can easily check the protection status and connectivity status for all your connected devices.
It also lets you change your Wi-Fi name and password. You can create profiles for each family member and allocate devices to them. With parental controls, you can keep track of your kid's online activities and manage their screen time. You get real-time notifications for threats blocked by Bitdefender Box, such as anomaly detection, botnet attacks, and unencrypted banking information sent.
Parental Control
Nowadays, kids are too active online, as they have access to various smart devices. Bitdefender's Parental Control lets you keep track of your kid's online activities. You can restrict device access on your kid's devices. Using BOX Defender, you can block internet access on smart TVs and game consoles.
How to Install Bitdefender Mobile Security on Android Devices?
Bitdefender Mobile Security is compatible with all Android devices, including mobile and tablet; the only condition is that the device should use Android 5 or a later version. You will also need internet access. You can install Bitdefender Mobile Security on your Android device from Google Play or via Bitdefender Central.
Although Google Play is the easiest way to download and install Bitdefender, you can also install the Bitdefender Mobile Security app through your Central Account. Follow the steps mentioned below:
- Open a web browser on your mobile or tablet running on Android 5 or later.
- Visit central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender Central Account.
- Or, open the Bitdefender app on your Android device.
- Click the three bars in the upper-left corner of the page, then choose 'My devices.'
- Click + ADD DEVICE option in the My Devices section.
- In the selection screen, choose 'Security.'
- If you want to protect the Android device that you are currently using, click 'This device,' and you will be redirected to Google Play.
- And if you want to add protection to another device, click 'Other devices.' You can email the download link to your other Android device. Then you will be redirected to Google Play.
- Click the 'Install' button to download Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android.
- When the download is complete open the Bitdefender Mobile Security app.
- Check the box next to 'I agree with the Subscription agreement.'
- After you have read and agreed with the subscription terms, click CONTINUE.
- If you are not automatically logged into Central, sign in using your username and password.
- On the configuration screen, click GET STARTED.
- Turn on the Web Protection feature in Bitdefender Mobile Security to finish the installation and secure your browsers.
- Click ACTIVATE.
- Click the Bitdefender Mobile Security app on the Accessibility screen.
- Toggle 'Use Bitdefender Mobile Security' to on position.
- Select 'Allow' to confirm the action.
- Navigate back to the installation screen.
- Click SCAN NOW or select SKIP.
- Allow Bitdefender to scan different types of files on the device.
- You must wait a while as Bitdefender scans the apps installed on your Android device.
How to Manage Your Subscription?
With the Bitdefender Central app, you don't have to visit central.bitdefender.com and log in to your account to activate a new subscription. Open the Bitdefender Central App and click on the My Subscriptions panel. There, tap the + Activate with code link. Type the code in the corresponding field, then hit ACTIVATE.
You can also find out when a Bitdefender product expires and view how many seats are still available for your subscription; to do that, you have to open the Bitdefender Central app and tap on the My Subscription panel. All your Bitdefender subscriptions will be listed, each subscription card displaying the expiry date and active devices.
FAQs
What to do if you forget your PIN code that protects your app?
If you forgot the PIN code set to protect your app, open the Bitdefender Central app or visit the Bitdefender Login page and enter your password. Click the three bars in the upper left corner and choose My Devices. Click the desired device card and then click Rename. From the Application PIN field, retrieve the PIN.
How to stop seeing snapped photos taken on your devices?
First of all, launch the Bitdefender Central app or visit the central. Bitdefender.com and sign in. Click the username icon on the upper-right corner of the page. Click Settings in the menu. As a last step, disable the Show/don't Show snap photos taken on your devices option.
Does Bitdefender Mobile Security affect the device's performance and battery?
After you install the Bitdefender Mobile Security app on your device, it only runs when essential. So the impact on your device performance is very low and is hardly noticeable. It does not run in the background. It only runs when you browse its interface or want a security check.
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