World of Warcraft Account Security Guide 2026
Protect your WoW characters, gold, and years of progress from account thieves.
Blizzard Authenticator
The Blizzard Authenticator app provides the strongest protection for your Battle.net account.
- Download Blizzard Authenticator from your app store
- Go to account.blizzard.com/security
- Click "Add Authenticator"
- Scan the QR code with the app
- Save your serial number and restore code
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