Entering your credentials under Windows
This article will show you how to enter username and password into your G DATA software on Windows
① Open your G DATA software.
② Click on Access data in the lower left part of the window. This will open the Settings.
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![G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION Security Center Login Credentials](../../_images/Consumer/G_DATA_TOTAL_PROTECTION_Security_Center_Login_Credentials.jpg)
The SecurityCenter (Here as an example G DATA Total Security)
③ Enter your credentials in the fields Username and password and click OK at the bottom of the window to confirm.
Your G DATA software will then connect to the G DATA update server and be activated.
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![G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION Updates Menu](../../_images/Consumer/G_DATA_TOTAL_PROTECTION_Updates_Menu.jpg)
Enter credentials
From now on, your software will update itself automatically, so you will always enjoy the best G DATA protection.
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![G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION Security Center Update Virus Signatures](../../_images/Consumer/G_DATA_TOTAL_PROTECTION_Security_Center_Update_Virus_Signatures.jpg)
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