Microsoft Defender
Professional-grade, always-on protection for you and your family’s data and devices - for work or life.1
OVERVIEW
Security in one place
- Safeguard your work and personal devices—phones and laptops—with professional grade, always-on antivirus and phishing scans 2. Get alerted if malicious apps are found, plus steps to uninstall and remove the threats. Receive device notifications when there’s a security risk. Specify regularly used apps and files you don’t want Defender to scan.
- Easily monitor the security status of your work and personal phones and computers from a single dashboard and get real-time alerts and notifications. Stay up to date on the security status of your phones and computers with timely security notifications and guidance.
WHY DEFENDER?
Online security, simplified
Stay ahead of online threats
Protect your digital life with one easy-to-use app1 that helps protect what matters most—so you can browse, shop, and work with confidence.
Safeguard your devices
Keep your computers and phones safer with real-time monitoring and multi-device protection.
Get more with Microsoft 365
With Microsoft 365 you get Defender, 1 TB of cloud storage, and productivity apps you know and love in one plan.1
Windows
View the security status of your phones and MacOS computers and receive real-time security alerts on Windows.
Android
Get added protections on your phone including antivirus and anti-phishing.
iOS
Get the added protection of anti-phishing on your phone.
MacOS
Get the added protection of antivirus on your Mac.
Web Portal
View your phone and computer protections, monitor threats, and security tips and recommendations in the web portal.
PLANS & PRICING
Defender is better with Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Personal includes:
- For 1 person
- Use on up to five devices simultaneously
- Works on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets[popover:][popover:]
- 1 TB (1000 GB) of secure cloud storage
- Word, Excel[popover:], PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot[popover:]
- Higher usage limits than free for select Copilot features[popover:]
- Use Copilot in select apps with work files in a secure way[popover:]
- Higher usage for AI image creation and editing in Microsoft Designer[popover:]
- Clipchamp video editor with 4K exports, personalized brand kits, exclusive filters, and effects
- Microsoft Defender advanced security for your personal data and devices
- OneDrive ransomware protection for your photos and files
- Microsoft Teams with Copilot[popover:] to call, chat, and collaborate
- Ongoing support for help when you and you need it
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Enhance productivity and creativity with a secure AI assistant for work.
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Word (web and mobile only): Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features.
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Excel (web and mobile only): Simplify complex data and create easy-to-read spreadsheets.
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PowerPoint (web and mobile only): Easily create polished presentations that stand out.
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Outlook: Manage your email, calendar, tasks, and contacts together in one place.
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OneNote (web and mobile only): Meet all your notetaking needs with one cross-functional notebook.
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OneDrive: Save, access, edit, and share files and photos wherever you are.
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Microsoft Defender: Get threat prevention and detection with Microsoft Defender security capabilities.
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Microsoft Teams: Bring everyone together in one place to meet, chat, call, and collaborate.
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Designer: Create, design, and edit any graphics you can imagine with no experience required.
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Microsoft Clipchamp: Create and edit professional-looking videos with easy-to-use tools.
Everything in Personal, plus:
- For 1 to 6 people (AI for subscription owner only)
- Each person can use on up to 5 devices simultaneously
- Up to 6 TB of secure cloud storage (1 TB per person)
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Enhance productivity and creativity with a secure AI assistant for work.
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Word (web and mobile only): Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features.
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Excel (web and mobile only): Simplify complex data and create easy-to-read spreadsheets.
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PowerPoint (web and mobile only): Easily create polished presentations that stand out.
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Outlook: Manage your email, calendar, tasks, and contacts together in one place.
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OneNote (web and mobile only): Meet all your notetaking needs with one cross-functional notebook.
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OneDrive: Save, access, edit, and share files and photos wherever you are.
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Microsoft Defender: Get threat prevention and detection with Microsoft Defender security capabilities.
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Microsoft Teams: Bring everyone together in one place to meet, chat, call, and collaborate.
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Designer: Create, design, and edit any graphics you can imagine with no experience required.
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Microsoft Clipchamp: Create and edit professional-looking videos with easy-to-use tools.
Everything in Family, plus:
- Extensive usage for select Copilot features[popover:]
- Access to Copilot features currently exclusive to Premium subscribers[popover:]
- Extensive usage for AI image creation and editing in Microsoft Designer[popover:]
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Enhance productivity and creativity with a secure AI assistant for work.
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Word (web and mobile only): Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features.
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Excel (web and mobile only): Simplify complex data and create easy-to-read spreadsheets.
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PowerPoint (web and mobile only): Easily create polished presentations that stand out.
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Outlook: Manage your email, calendar, tasks, and contacts together in one place.
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OneNote (web and mobile only): Meet all your notetaking needs with one cross-functional notebook.
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OneDrive: Save, access, edit, and share files and photos wherever you are.
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Microsoft Defender: Get threat prevention and detection with Microsoft Defender security capabilities.
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Microsoft Teams: Bring everyone together in one place to meet, chat, call, and collaborate.
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Designer: Create, design, and edit any graphics you can imagine with no experience required.
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Microsoft Clipchamp: Create and edit professional-looking videos with easy-to-use tools.
Subscription continues to be charged at the regular price and selected term, unless canceled in Microsoft account.
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Frequently asked questions
- Protect your data and devices across multiple platforms with one easy-to-use app. Get real-time alerts to stop threats before they disrupt your day. With safeguards like malware or continuous anti-virus scans, you can focus on what matters—whether that’s growing your business or managing everyday tasks. Available where Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium are sold with a few exceptions.
- 1. The app is available for download in the Microsoft Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store. Also available for direct download for Mac and can also be accessed from any device on the Microsoft Defender web portal.
2. A Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium subscription is required. Sign into the app with your personal Microsoft account.
3. If you don’t have a Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium subscription, you can purchase a subscription in the app or on the Microsoft 365 comparison page. - Microsoft 365 plans include: Family (R199,00/month) or Personal (R159,00/month). A 30-day Microsoft 365 Family trial is available for qualified users.4
- Yes, if you have a Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium subscription, sign into Defender with your Microsoft account.
You can Check your subscription status or purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription to get started.
Find out more about using your personal Microsoft Defender on a device managed by your organization. -
- Windows: Windows 10 version 19041 or higher. ARM64 support on Windows 11 build 22621 or higher
- Mac: MacOS 11.0 and up, and both Intel and Apple Silicon CPU. Disk space required: 2 GB
- iPhone: iOS 14.0 or later
- Android: Android OS 8.0 and up
- Microsoft Defender is a cross-device app that helps individuals and families stay safer online..1
Windows Security (formerly known as Windows Defender Security Center) is security built into Windows to help protect your device and data. - No, there are different protections across operating systems.
Defender on Windows enables you to view your phone computer protections and receive real-time alerts about those protections. Antivirus and anti-phishing are provided by Windows Security.
Defender on MacOS includes antivirus protection.
Defender on Android includes antivirus and anti-phishing.
Defender on iOS includes anti-phishing protection. - Yes. Because our priority is to ensure your device has protection, the Microsoft Defender app1 works with built-in Windows Security or your third-party antivirus solution—rather than replaces it. You can view your antivirus protection within your Defender dashboard.
- Check out Microsoft Support for help getting started, or go to the Help and Feedback menu in the Microsoft Defender app. We encourage you to share feedback in the app by going to the Help and Feedback menu in the Microsoft Defender app. To find Help and Feedback:
- From within Windows, select the button near the top right of the window
- On your Android or iOS device, tap your account avatar at the top left of the screen.
Get Started
Download the Defender app
New to Defender? Download and purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription7 in the app.
Sign in to Defender
Already have a Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium subscription7? Sign in with your Microsoft account to help protect yourself and your family online.
Looking for security for your business?
Get Defender for Business, enterprise-grade endpoint security, as a standalone solution or as part of Microsoft 365 Business Premium, our comprehensive security and productivity suite.
Explore the Defender product family
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- [1]A Microsoft 365 Personal, Family or Premium subscription is required. Note that Microsoft Defender is not available in certain Microsoft 365 Personal or Family regions.
- [2]Does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices.
- [6]Features apply to customers who have an @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com account. Copilot features are available in Outlook.com, Outlook built into Windows, Outlook on Mac, and iOS and Android apps.
- [7]AI features only available to subscription owner and cannot be shared; usage limits apply. Learn more.
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