Can I have two WoW accounts?

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Can I have two WoW accounts?

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You can have up to 8 World of Warcraft accounts in the same Blizzard account, which can be managed through the Games & Subscriptions Account Management page. This allows players to create multiple accounts, each with its own set of characters, and switch between them using the Battle.net App.

Understanding Multiple WoW Accounts

Having multiple World of Warcraft accounts can provide several benefits, including the ability to play with different characters, manage multiple banker characters, and keep certain characters’ identities hidden from other players.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  1. How to open 2 WoW accounts? Launch the Battle.net desktop app, launch the World of Warcraft account you want and click Play, press Alt + Tab to switch to the Battle.net desktop app, select a different World of Warcraft account and click Play.
  2. What is the benefit of having two WoW accounts? A second account lets you use two characters at once, allowing you to remain on your banker character at all times and grab good deals while playing on other characters.
  3. Can I run 2 Battle.net accounts? Yes, you can turn on the option to run more than one Battle.net App at the same time in the App Settings.

Account Management

  1. Can I play WoW on two different computers? Yes, as long as your subscription is active, you can play from as many computers as you want.
  2. How to Make a Second Wow Account? You can create a new World of Warcraft account through the Games & Subscriptions Account Management page.
  3. Can you merge two WoW accounts with different names? No, it is not possible to combine two World of Warcraft accounts into a single World of Warcraft account.

Account Sharing and Security

  1. Can you share a WoW account? No, account sharing is only allowed between a parent and their minor child.
  2. Does Blizzard ban Battle.net accounts? Yes, Blizzard suspends or bans accounts for violations of their Code of Conduct.
  3. Can you transfer WoW characters to different accounts? Yes, the Character Transfer service allows you to move characters to other realms, different World of Warcraft accounts, or from one Battle.net account to another.

Account Limits and Restrictions

  1. What is the account limit in WoW? You can have a maximum of 60 characters across all realms on a single WoW account.
  2. Is it legal to sell WoW accounts? No, Blizzard does not allow gifting, selling, or trade of accounts in any way.
  3. Can I use the same phone number for two Battle.net accounts? No, a phone number can only be added to a single Battle.net Account.

Character Management

  1. How many WoW characters can you have per account? The maximum number of characters per user account is 60.
  2. Can I sell my Blizzard account? No, Blizzard does not allow gifting, selling, or trade of accounts in any way.
  3. Will Blizzard ban you for using a VPN? While Blizzard does not prohibit the use of VPNs, it can cause a false positive with cheating detection routines in rare cases.

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