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Get real-time protection on all your devices in minutes. Download for Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android.

Windows

Full antivirus suite for Windows 10 and 11. Includes real-time protection, firewall, and identity monitoring. Download the installer and be protected in under 5 minutes.

macOS

Lightweight antivirus protection for Mac. Scans for macOS-specific malware, blocks dangerous websites, and secures your Wi-Fi connection with built-in VPN.

iOS

McAfee for iPhone and iPad adds Wi-Fi security scanning, identity monitoring, and Safe Browsing to Safari. Runs invisibly in the background to protect your privacy.

Android

Full-featured McAfee for Android includes antivirus scanning, app privacy check, VPN, anti-theft tools, and real-time malware blocking for complete mobile protection.

Get protected in 3 simple steps

Installing McAfee takes less than 5 minutes on any device.

Choose your plan

Select the McAfee plan that covers all the devices in your household and fits your budget. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Download & install

Click the download button for your device. Run the installer and follow the on-screen steps — most users are fully protected in under 3 minutes.

Stay protected

McAfee runs silently in the background, scanning files and websites in real time. You'll receive instant alerts if any threat is detected.

Download FAQs

McAfee installs in 3–5 minutes on most devices. The download size is approximately 200–500 MB depending on your operating system. Once installed, an initial full system scan runs automatically — this takes 15–30 minutes for an average device.
Yes. To avoid conflicts, it's best to uninstall any existing antivirus software before installing McAfee. McAfee's setup wizard will detect other security products and prompt you to remove them if needed.
Yes, depending on your plan. The Plus plan covers 5 devices and the Premium/Ultimate plans cover unlimited devices. After installing on your first device, log in to your McAfee account from each additional device to install.
McAfee offers a browser extension for Chromebooks via the Chrome Web Store that provides web protection and Safe Browsing. Full antivirus scanning is available through the Android app on Chromebooks that support Android apps.
If your download fails, try disabling your browser's download manager extensions and retrying. Make sure you have at least 1 GB of free disk space. If the issue persists, contact McAfee support via our contact page for direct assistance.

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