Stay safe, and always use official software activation methods.

There are several reasons why users may want to convert their ESET license key to a username and password:

Modern versions (v9 and later) will automatically handle the activation without legacy credentials. ESET Knowledgebase 2. Converting Legacy Credentials (Username/Password to Key) If you have an old Username and Password (e.g., from version 8 or earlier) and need a License Key for a new version: Business Users ESET Business Account License Converter to enter your legacy credentials and generate a new key. Home Users : Open your ESET product, go to Help and Support Change License , and select I have a Username and Password, what do I do? to convert them into a key directly in the app. Micro Center 3. "Free" License Scams

When you first activated your license, ESET sent a confirmation email containing both your License Key and your Username/Password credentials.