Activate Security

First-Time Setup Checklist

Last updated: August 22, 2023

Welcome to Activate Security! Follow this checklist to configure your protection in just 5 minutes.

Step 1: Enable VPN Protection ✓

  1. Click "VPN" from the main menu
  2. Select "Fastest Server" or choose your location
  3. Click "Connect"
  4. Enable "Auto-Connect on Startup" for always-on protection

Step 2: Import Browser Passwords ✓

  1. Go to "Password Vault"
  2. Click "Scan for Login Credentials"
  3. Select important accounts to move to vault
  4. Set a strong master password

Step 3: Scan for Sensitive Documents ✓

  1. Navigate to "Secure Vault"
  2. Click "Scan for Sensitive Documents"
  3. Review found files
  4. Move important documents to encrypted vault

Step 4: Run Dark Web Scan ✓

  1. Click "Dark Web Scanner"
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Check if your credentials were exposed
  4. Change passwords for compromised accounts

Step 5: Enable Privacy Protection ✓

  1. Enable Tracking Blocker for ad/tracker protection
  2. Enable Webcam Protection to prevent spying
  3. Enable Anti-Fingerprinting to block browser tracking

Step 6: Configure Auto-Start (Recommended) ✓

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Enable "Start with Windows/macOS"
  3. Enable "Start minimized to system tray"
Setup Complete! You're now protected. Activate Security runs silently in the background keeping you safe.

Recommended Settings

  • Auto-updates: Keep enabled for latest protection
  • Notifications: Enable for security alerts
  • Kill Switch: Enable to prevent data leaks if VPN drops

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