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
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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