World of Warcraft Account Security Guide 2026
Install the Blizzard Authenticator, link it at account.blizzard.com/security, and write the serial number and restore code down offline. Without the restore code a lost phone locks you out of your own Battle.net account. Then leave gold buying alone entirely — it breaches the ToS, and the sites selling it are a standing route to a compromised account.
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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Protect Your Gold
Gold selling and buying is against ToS and often involves account compromise.
- Never buy gold from third-party sites
- Report gold sellers you encounter
- Be cautious of "investment opportunities"
- Never share your account for "gold farming"
Common World of Warcraft Scams to Avoid
Gold selling/buying sites
Fake Blizzard emails about account suspension
Boost/carry services that steal accounts
Addon/WeakAura malware
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