Autel SFD Secure Gateway Access – 1-Year Subscription for Supported VW Group Vehicles

Autel SFD Secure Gateway Access – 1-Year Subscription

This digital subscription provides eligible Autel diagnostic tablets with access to supported Volkswagen Group vehicles protected by SFD security. SFD is Volkswagen Group’s diagnostic-protection system and requires authenticated authorization before certain protected service, coding, adaptation or control-unit procedures can be completed.

Designed for Supported VW Group Diagnostics

The activation is intended for compatible Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT/CUPRA and Škoda applications where the Autel vehicle software presents an SFD authorization workflow. Coverage and available functions vary by vehicle, model year, control unit, tablet model and regional service availability.

What This Subscription Provides

• One year of eligible SFD access linked to a supported Autel device.
• Online authorization for compatible protected diagnostic procedures.
• A streamlined workflow through supported Autel diagnostic software.
• No separate physical software card or hardware module.

Requirements

• A compatible, registered Autel diagnostic tablet.
• Current supported Volkswagen Group diagnostic software.
• A stable internet connection during authorization.
• An eligible device serial number and supported regional Autel account.

Activation Process

1. Confirm the Autel tablet model and vehicle application.
2. Complete the purchase and send the registered serial number to +971 50 491 5617.
3. Activation is applied digitally to the eligible device.
4. Connect the tablet to the internet and follow the authorization prompt inside the supported vehicle software.

Compatibility notice: This subscription does not guarantee every protected function on every VW Group vehicle. Always verify the exact vehicle, tablet and regional coverage before purchase.