Microsoft Defender
App details
About Microsoft Defender
Online security made easier for you and your family. The Microsoft Defender app helps protect your family from online threats across your devices and helps keep your identity* safer online. The Microsoft Defender app is available exclusively with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription.
On your PC, Microsoft Defender works with built-in Windows Security to provide additional device protection on your Android, iOS, and Mac devices. With the cross-device app, you can manage and monitor your individual and your family’s online security statuses in an easy-to-use dashboard. Stay safer with real-time notifications, security tips, and expert guidance that give you easy-to-follow recommendations.
To get started, download the app and login with your Microsoft account. You will need an active Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription to activate Defender on your devices.
The Microsoft Defender app is also available for your Android, iOS and Mac devices. In the app, you can send an invite to download Microsoft Defender on your other devices. You can also easily access your dashboard on mydefender.microsoft.com when you’re on-the-go.
- Identity Theft Monitoring is available in US only.
Key features
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Seamless security management
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- A centralized dashboard to check your security status and everyone in your family
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- See your and your family's identity, personal data, and cross-device protections in one place
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- Easily add or remove your favorite devices and personal data for you and your family
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Security you can count on
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- Defender works with Windows Security to protect your PC and extends malware protection to your mobile and Mac devices
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- Get trusted protection on up to four more devices per person, simultaneously, including PCs, Macs, iOS and Android phones
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- View the status of other antivirus protections you may be using
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Protect your personal data and identity
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- Monitors the web for threats to your identity and personal information
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- Alerts you if personal information is compromised or at risk
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- Expert guidance is available to help you recover and restore your stolen identity
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Stay informed and stay safer
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- Get real-time alerts to stay up to date about changes to your security status and your family members' statuses
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- Take recommended actions to help keep your personal data and devices secure
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- View alerts and cross-device activity history