Q: Is creating a Battle.net Account required to play World of Warcraft?A: Currently, creating a Battle.net account and merging World of Warcraft accounts is entirely optional. However, as we continue to build additional functionality into the new Battle.net, we will eventually require all active World of Warcraft accounts to migrate over to Battle.net Accounts in order to continue playing. Additionally, all future Blizzard Entertainment games such as StarCraft II and Diablo III will require Battle.net Accounts.
Q: Why will Battle.net accounts be mandatory to play World of Warcraft in the future?With the upcoming releases of StarCraft II and Diablo III, having one unified account system allows us to ensure the highest-quality user experience and customer support for our players. In addition, the new Battle.net Account system will give World of Warcraft players access to certain future Battle.net service features and updates (as applicable).
Q: What happens if I change my email address?A: If you change your primary email address in Battle.net Account Management, the Battle.net Account name will change automatically, and you will log in using the updated email address. All of your game associations and online Blizzard Store purchases will stay linked to the account, and you will not have to create a new account, re-merge any World of Warcraft subscriptions, or repurchase any games.
Q: How will I log in to Blizzard Entertainment forums after creating a Battle.net Account?A: To access the World of Warcraft forums, you will log in using the new Battle.net Account. After doing so, you will be able to select which merged World of Warcraft account and character you wish to use to post. To access the classic Battle.net forums (including the existing StarCraft II and Diablo III forums there), you will continue to log in as you have in the past. As we add community features to the new Battle.net, our forums will continue to evolve; we'll be able to share more about our plans in the future.
Q: Sign me up! How do I create a new Battle.net Account?A: Simply start at http://us.battle.net/account and follow the instructions to create a new Battle.net Account.
Q: Is there a subscription fee or a creation fee?A: No, there is no subscription or creation fee for creating a Battle.net Account.
Q: Will Battle.net Accounts include parental controls?A: In the future, we plan to add parental controls similar to the ones now available in World of Warcraft Account Management.
Q: Isn't it a bit risky to link all my games to one password? What if someone steals my Battle.net account?A: Security has always been one of our top priorities, and that's true of Battle.net Accounts, too. For related information and security advice, please visit http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?articleId=21131&searchQuery=security&pageNumber=1.
Q: Will my Blizzard Authenticator still work?A: Yes. If you use a Blizzard Authenticator, you will need it when merging the associated World of Warcraft account into the new Battle.net Account. The Authenticator will automatically transfer to the Battle.net Account during the merge process, and you will still need it when managing Battle.net Account information and logging in to the game. For more information on the security benefits of the Blizzard Authenticator, visit http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?articleId=24660.
Q: What happens if I play on multiple World of Warcraft accounts and use Authenticators for each one?A: When merging each World of Warcraft account to a Battle.net Account, you will need to enter information for each account's Authenticator. However, once all of the accounts are merged, you will only need the Authenticator used for the first World of Warcraft account you merged. You may give away, sell, store, or dispose of your additional Authenticators, as they are no longer needed.
Q: Can I add a Blizzard Authenticator to a Battle.net account before merging a World of Warcraft account?A: You must first merge a World of Warcraft account into a Battle.net account before options to add a Blizzard Authenticator will appear in Battle.net Account Management.
Issue: 107 | December, 2009