ESET HOME Security Essential

What you get

An official ESET HOME Security Essential license key that activates ESET protection on the chosen number of devices for the chosen term. One key works on all devices — Windows, Mac or Android, in any combination.

• Edition: ESET HOME Security Essential
• Devices: 1 or 5
• Term: 1, 2 or 3 years — counted from activation
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android
• Region: Georgia
• Delivery: digital, no physical box or disc

Region: Georgia

The license is intended for the Georgia region — it is meant to be activated and used in Georgia. ESET may reject the key when activated in another country. All of our licenses are for the Georgia region.

What it protects you from

• Antivirus and antispyware — real-time protection against viruses, trojans, spyware and other malware
• Ransomware Shield — blocks ransomware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom
• Anti-phishing — warns you about fake sites trying to steal passwords and card details
• Safe banking and browsing — a protected mode for online banking and payments
• Firewall — controls internet connections and blocks untrusted access
• Network and smart home protection — checks your Wi-Fi network and connected devices (router, cameras, smart TV) for weaknesses
• Webcam protection — warns you when an app tries to turn on the webcam (Windows)
• Anti-Theft — find a lost or stolen laptop or Android phone
• Parental control — for your child’s Android device
• Gamer mode — no pop-ups and no slowdowns while you play or watch
• ESET HOME — manage all protected devices and licenses from one account

ESET is known for being light — it barely slows the computer down.

Essential or Premium?

• ESET HOME Security Essential — full antivirus protection, safe banking, firewall and network protection: enough for home computers and phones.
• ESET HOME Security Premium — everything in Essential plus a password manager and data encryption (Secure Data).
• ESET Mobile Security — for Android phones and tablets only.
• ESET Small Business Security — for small businesses, company computers and servers.

System requirements

• Windows: Windows 10 or Windows 11
• macOS: current macOS versions (Intel and Apple silicon)
• Android: current Android versions
• Internet — for installation, activation and virus database updates

How you receive the license

• Once the payment is confirmed, the license key appears in your account: My profile → My licenses.
• You receive an email letting you know the license is ready.
• If you like, the “Send to email” button in “My licenses” also emails the key to you.

Installing on a computer (Windows / Mac)

1. If another antivirus is installed, uninstall it first — two antiviruses together cause conflicts.
2. Download the ESET HOME Security installer from ESET’s official site (eset.com).
3. Run the installer and follow the steps.
4. When activating, choose “Use a purchased License Key”.
5. Enter the key from “My licenses” and confirm.
6. Optionally connect the device to your ESET HOME account (home.eset.com) to manage all devices in one place.
7. After installation ESET updates its virus database automatically — you are protected.

Installing on Android

1. Download “ESET Mobile Security” from Google Play.
2. Open the app and choose to enter a license key when activating.
3. Enter the same key — it counts as one of the license’s devices.

With a 5-device license, enter the same key on each device until you reach 5.

FAQ

Can I use one key on different devices?

Yes. A 5-device key works on Windows, Mac and Android in any combination — for example 2 computers and 3 phones.

How do I move protection to a new computer?

Uninstall ESET from the old device (or remove the device in your ESET HOME account) and activate the new one with the same key.

What happens when the term ends?

When the license expires, ESET stops updating its virus database and protection becomes outdated. To continue, buy a new key and enter it in the program or in your ESET HOME account.

Does it renew automatically?

No. A license activated with a key does not renew automatically and nothing is charged to your card.

Can I get a refund?

Once the digital key has been received, the right of withdrawal no longer applies (see the refund policy).