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<h1 data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">{FIXED} McAfee Subscription Not Showing or Expired? | 2026 Fix</strong></h1>
<p data-path-to-node="1">If your McAfee app is displaying an <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="36">"Expired"</strong> status or your subscription is not showing after a recent renewal, you are likely facing a <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="137">2026 License Handshake Failure</strong>. This occurs when the software on your device fails to sync with McAfee’s global verification servers to download your updated 2026 license token.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">📞 <strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="3">McAfee Priority Support:</strong> <strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="28">+1-855–508–8955</strong> (Talk to a Human for 24/7 Subscription & Activation Help)</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">Why Your McAfee Status is Incorrect in 2026</strong></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">Description:</strong> In 2026, the primary cause for subscription mismatch is <strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="69">Credential Isolation</strong>. Even if your payment was successful, the local software may still be anchored to your 2025 expiration data.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">The Silent Auto-Renewal:</strong> Charges often trigger <strong data-path-to-node="6,0,0" data-index-in-node="47">30 days early</strong> to prevent a lapse in protection. However, the app might not update its internal "Expiration Counter" until you perform a manual sync.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Account Mismatch:</strong> Your purchase might be linked to a different email address than the one currently signed into the McAfee console.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">VPN/Firewall Block:</strong> New 2026 security kernels can sometimes block the "Subscription Check" background process, making the app appear inactive.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">🛠️ The 2026 "Force Sync" Fix</strong></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="9"><strong data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="0">Description:</strong> Follow these steps to force the McAfee software to acknowledge your active 2026 subscription:</p>
<h4 data-path-to-node="10"><strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0">Step 1: The "Verify Subscription" Command</strong></h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="11,0,0">Open the McAfee interface on your Windows or Mac computer.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="11,1,0">Click on the <strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="13">Account</strong> or <strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="24">User icon</strong> (usually in the bottom-left or top-right).</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="11,2,0">Select <strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="7">"Verify Subscription"</strong> or <strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="32">"Subscription Status."</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="11,3,0">Wait for the progress bar to finish. This forces the app to ping the McAfee servers and pull your latest 2026 license details.</p>
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<h4 data-path-to-node="12"><strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="0">Step 2: The Account Sign-Out/Sign-In Reset</strong></h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,0,0">If Step 1 fails, click on your <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="31">Account Profile</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,1,0">Select <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="7">Sign Out</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,2,0">Restart your computer to clear the temporary license cache.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,3,0">Open McAfee and <strong data-path-to-node="13,3,0" data-index-in-node="16">Sign In</strong> again using your registered email. This forces a fresh 2026 "Cloud Handshake."</p>
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<h4 data-path-to-node="14"><strong data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="0">Step 3: Check via "My Account" Portal</strong></h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,0,0">Visit <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.mcafee.com/myaccount" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwistoae0rySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQxQg">mcafee.com/myaccount</a> and sign in.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,1,0">Check the <strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="10">Subscriptions</strong> tab. If the license is listed as "Active" but the app says "Expired," call <strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="99">+1-855–508–8955</strong> for a manual license injection.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="17"><strong data-path-to-node="17" data-index-in-node="0">📍 Priority Billing & Refund Support</strong></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="18"><strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="0">Description:</strong> Direct assistance for resolving 2026 annual renewal disputes and unrecognized charges.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Refund Hotline:</strong> <strong data-path-to-node="19,0,0" data-index-in-node="16">+1-866-622-3911</strong> (North American Refund Desk).</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">60-Day Guarantee:</strong> Annual renewals are eligible for a <strong data-path-to-node="19,1,0" data-index-in-node="53">100% refund</strong> within 60 days of the charge date.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="19,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Billing Specialist:</strong> Call <strong data-path-to-node="19,2,0" data-index-in-node="25">+1-855–508–8955</strong> to talk to a human to merge duplicate accounts or stop future billing.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="21"><strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="0">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</strong></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="22"><strong data-path-to-node="22" data-index-in-node="0">Q: Why was I charged $120+ for a renewal?</strong> <strong data-path-to-node="22" data-index-in-node="42">A:</strong> This is usually the standard "Non-Discounted" 2026 rate for an annual bundle. If you prefer the introductory rate, you must call the refund desk to cancel and re-purchase manually.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="23"><strong data-path-to-node="23" data-index-in-node="0">Q: How do I stop future automatic billing?</strong> <strong data-path-to-node="23" data-index-in-node="43">A:</strong> Log into your account at <code data-path-to-node="23" data-index-in-node="71">mcafee.com</code>, go to <strong data-path-to-node="23" data-index-in-node="89">Auto-Renewal Settings</strong>, and toggle the switch to <strong data-path-to-node="23" data-index-in-node="137">OFF</strong>.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="24"><strong data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="0">Q: What if I see a "Payment Failure" but I was charged?</strong> <strong data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="56">A:</strong> This is a processing lag. Call <strong data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="90">+1-855–508–8955</strong> with your <strong data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="116">Order ID</strong> (from your email) to have a specialist manually activate your 2026 term.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="25">⚠️ <strong data-path-to-node="25" data-index-in-node="3">URGENT ACTIVATION HELP:</strong> If your status still shows "Expired" or you cannot access your protection, call <strong data-path-to-node="25" data-index-in-node="107">+1-855–508–8955</strong>. We can help you talk to a human to manually realign your 2026 subscription and ensure your device is fully protected.</p>
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