Create a Battle.net Account and Set Up the Authenticator

Create a Battle.net account on Blizzard's site with an email and password, then add the Battle.net Authenticator in the mobile app for sign-in codes.

Create the account

1. Go to the Battle.net website and choose to create a free account.
2. Enter your country, date of birth, email and a password.
3. Confirm your email.
4. Download the Battle.net desktop app to install games.

Add the authenticator

1. Install the Battle.net mobile app and sign in.
2. Turn on the authenticator in the app.
3. Write down the restore code it shows and keep it safe.

Phone number

Blizzard may ask for a phone number for some games or features, and for account security. Use a number you will keep, because it can be used to recover the account.

Lost the authenticator?

Use your restore code, or Blizzard's account support. Do not buy accounts or authenticator removals from others: they are against the rules and often scams.

Signing in on a new PC

With the authenticator on, a new computer asks you to approve the sign-in on your phone or type the code from the app. Keep the phone nearby the first time you sign in somewhere new, and do not approve requests you did not start.

FAQ

Is a Battle.net account free?

Yes.

Do I need a phone number for Battle.net?

Some games and features ask for one.

What if I lose my Battle.net Authenticator?

Use the restore code, or contact Blizzard support.

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