How to Restrict Access to Bitdefender Settings with a Password

Protecting Bitdefender settings with a password is recommended, especially if other people with administrative rights have access to your Windows computer. Follow the steps below to set up, change, or remove password protection.

Setting Up Password Protection

For a visual guide, you can refer to this video tutorial:

• How to Restrict Access to Bitdefender Settings with a Password

1. Access Settings:
   • Open the Bitdefender interface.
   • Click the Settings icon located on the left sidebar.
2. Enable Password Protection:
   • In the General tab, locate the Password protection option.
   • Click the switch to turn it on.
3. Set Your Password:
   • Enter your desired password in both fields. Ensure it is at least 8 characters long.
   • Click OK to confirm.
   • The switch will change color from gray (disabled) to blue (active), indicating that the Bitdefender settings password has been enabled.

Once activated, any attempt to modify Bitdefender settings critical to system security will require this password.

Changing the Password

1. Navigate to the Settings icon on the left sidebar.
2. In the General tab, click on Password change.
3. Enter your current password and click OK.
4. In the new window, type your new password in both fields and click OK to finalize.

Removing Password Protection

1. Click the Settings icon on the left sidebar.
2. In the General tab, toggle the Password protection switch to off.
3. Enter your current password and click OK.
4. The switch will change color from blue (active) to gray (disabled) indicating that the Bitdefender settings password has been disabled.

Important: Remember your password or store it securely. If you forget the password for your Bitdefender settings, you will need to reinstall Bitdefender or contact Bitdefender support for assistance.