World of Warcraft Account Security Guide 2026
Platform: Battle.net
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.
Steps:
- 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.
Steps:
- 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 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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