How to Activate World of Warcraft Account

Last Updated: June 4, 2020

World of Warcraft (WOW) is the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) created by Blizzard Entertainment . Whether you are a first time player, want to play on a trial, or a friend recruited you to play, the beginning process of how to activate World of Warcraft account is the same for everyone.

Steps

1
Purchase the game first (either the disc version or the downloadable version from Battlenet), install it on your computer, and then create an account.
2
Go to Battlenet's website to begin creating your WOW account.
- Creating an account through Battlenet is necessary because Blizzard uses Battlenet as a central game managing system. If you play more than one Blizzard game, or just WOW, you will have to begin with Battle.
- When you go to Battlenet's homepage, it will ask you if you have a Battlenet account. Click "No - Create New Account."
- You can also reach this same page by searching for WOW's community site and clicking on the "Create New Account" tab at the top of the page, to the right of the "Log In" tab.
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Begin creating your new account on the Battlenet "Account Creation" page by filling in the required fields.
- You will be asked to enter your country of residence, date of birth, name, email address (which will also be used as your user name to log into your Battlenet account and your WOW account), a password and a security question.
- You will also have to agree to and select the "Terms of Use".
- You will have a chance to sign up for news and special offers.
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Go to the email account that you used to create the account. You will receive a verification email at that address.
- You must click on the link provided in the verification email to activate your Battlenet account.
- The link will take you to a page where you will see a tab "Continue Adding A New Game." Click on this.
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Enter your game key, which is located on the WOW box the discs came in that you used to download the game with, or was given to you if you downloaded the game from the Battlenet site.
- Once the key is entered, your WOW account will be linked to your Battlenet account.
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Provide a method of payment before you log into your WOW account.
- A payment method is necessary, with the exception of if you are playing on a trial or you were recruited by a friend.
- Either from your Battlenet page or from the WOW community site, you can manage your account by adding a payment.
- If you choose to use a credit card, your credit card will be billed monthly with WOW's online fee.
- If you use a pre-paid card, it is only good for the time allotted on the card. You will have to purchase a new card each time the old one runs out. With each pre-paid card, you will have to go into your account management and enter the new code for it.

Community Q&A

Question

We just bought a card, and it said it was already used. Do I have to buy another one?

Community Answer

This means you were most likely scammed. You should return this to whomever you bought it from and ask for a refund. If they refuse, you can file a lawsuit.
Question

How do I enter a game?

Ally K.

Community Answer

To enter the game you need to open the Battle.net application, choose the WoW section and press Play. You always need to open the Battle.net application first.
Question

I have the Warlords of Draenor discs but no previous game. How do I create an account?

Ally K.

Community Answer

You'll need to visit battle.net create an account and activate your disc. There is a possibility that you'll need to buy the battle chest to get the whole game. You will also need to buy a subscription to actually play the game. Everything is explained on battle.net. If you'll need help to navigate you can always ask for it in the support section.

Warnings

If you start with a credit card payment, then later want to switch to another payment, because this will be a rolling amount deducted, you have to make sure you cancel your credit card first, and then enter your new form of payment.

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Read the site(s) for information on investing in a game authenticator, which you can purchase. It is a special key that generates a code each time you log into WOW and Battlenet. It helps prevent your account from being stolen.

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