The Battle.net Authenticator is designed as a supplemental authentication method for your Battle.net account, giving you the security of Two-Factor authentication.
How to use your Battle.net Authenticator?
Before you can take advantage of the added security provided by your Battle.net Authenticator, you must associate your Authenticator with your Battle.net account.
Please create a Battle.net account first.
To activate your Battle.net Authenticator, follow these steps:
- Log into Battle.net Account Management
- Click the “Add Battle.net Authenticator” link
- You will receive a confirmation email from Battle.net Account Management Click the link in this email to proceed to the next step
- Enter the 10 digit serial number located on the back of your Battle.net Authenticator
- Click “Attach”
- Once the account has been linked, the Authenticator will be required to log into the Battle.net account or to the games
At login, after you enter the account name and password, you will be prompted to provide the digital code from your Battle.net Authenticator. You must press the button on your Authenticator and enter the code it displays to complete your login. The digital code is a six-digit numeric code that is produced when you press the button on the front of your Battle.net Authenticator. Each code is unique and is valid only for one-time use.
Please Note: An authenticator can only be associated with one Battle.net account at a time.