Q: What if I lose my license key? A: Contact Hotspot Shield support, and they'll help you recover your license key.
| | Where to Find the Key | | :--- | :--- | | Retail Card (Staples/Walmart) | Scratch off the silver panel on the back of the card. | | Online Third-Party Seller (eBay, StackSocial) | Check your "Orders" page or the email receipt. Often delivered digitally within 24 hours. | | Giveaway / Contest | The host will send the key via email or direct message. Search your spam folder. | | Employer or School License | Check your internal company portal or IT onboarding documents. | | Bundled Software (e.g., with antivirus) | The key is usually inside the software box or a separate PDF invoice. |
This feature simplifies the transition from buying a key (often from third-party retailers like G2A or StackSocial ) to active Premium status. Feature Proposal: Smart Scan & Sync
Q: What if I lose my license key? A: Contact Hotspot Shield support, and they'll help you recover your license key.
| | Where to Find the Key | | :--- | :--- | | Retail Card (Staples/Walmart) | Scratch off the silver panel on the back of the card. | | Online Third-Party Seller (eBay, StackSocial) | Check your "Orders" page or the email receipt. Often delivered digitally within 24 hours. | | Giveaway / Contest | The host will send the key via email or direct message. Search your spam folder. | | Employer or School License | Check your internal company portal or IT onboarding documents. | | Bundled Software (e.g., with antivirus) | The key is usually inside the software box or a separate PDF invoice. |
This feature simplifies the transition from buying a key (often from third-party retailers like G2A or StackSocial ) to active Premium status. Feature Proposal: Smart Scan & Sync
