How to make an account and buy WoW Forever
Short answer: 🧾 make a Battle.net account, add a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time, then install Forever from the Battle.net app. There's no separate box.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Account | Battle.net login page, or Battle.net Shop > Account > Create Account |
| 2. Secure it | Verify your email, set a strong password, turn on two-factor |
| 3. Pay | Subscription or Game Time (covers Forever, Retail and Classic) |
| 4. Install | Battle.net app > World of Warcraft > Game Version "World of Warcraft: Forever" |
| 5. Optional | An edition, only if you want Skyborne. Editions compared |
Creating the account
Blizzard's starter guide sends new players to the Battle.net login page or the Shop's Create Account link. One Battle.net account can hold up to 8 WoW accounts (WoW1, WoW2 and so on), per Blizzard Support. Buying Game Time or a subscription when you have no WoW account creates a Standard WoW account for you.
Paying
Forever is included with a WoW subscription or Game Time; there's nothing extra to unlock it. Prices: WoW Forever price. Local prices ⏳ [Unconfirmed]: check the Battle.net Shop.
Paid but can't play?
- Blizzard says an order can take up to 24 hours to complete, depending on payment method. Check Transaction History.
- With several WoW accounts, make sure you launch the one you paid for (the drop-down above Play).
- Install problems: download and install.
Which region?
The region drop-down above Play decides who you can meet. - 🇦🇺 Australia/NZ: Americas region, Australian-hosted servers. OCE details - 🇪🇺 Europe: its own region. - ⏳ [Unconfirmed] Cross-region play for Forever hasn't been detailed by Blizzard. Pick the region your friends use.
Then choose a ruleset with them too: groups only form inside one ruleset and one faction. Cross-faction rules
FAQ
Do I need to buy an edition? No, only for Skyborne.
Is it included with my Retail sub? Yes. See is WoW Forever free?
FAQ
How do I make a Battle.net account for WoW Forever?
Sign up at the Battle.net login page, or open the Battle.net Shop and choose Account, then Create Account. Verify your email and turn on two-factor authentication.
What do I buy to play WoW Forever?
A World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time. Forever is included with either. Editions are optional and mainly add the Skyborne race.
I paid but can't log in. Why?
Blizzard says an order can take up to 24 hours to complete, depending on payment method. Also check you launched the WoW account (WoW1, WoW2...) you paid for.
Which region should I pick in the Battle.net app?
Pick the region your friends play in. Australian and NZ players are in the Americas region on Australian-hosted servers; Europe is its own region.
Can I play with friends in another region?
Blizzard hasn't published cross-region details for Forever, so treat region as a choice you share with your group.
Sources
- Blizzard: New Player's Starter Guide for WoW Forever
- Blizzard Support: Creating a New World of Warcraft Account
- Blizzard Support: Cannot Play After Adding Game Time