Your Battle.net account is the key to your entire Blizzard library — World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch — plus your balance and saved payment card, which makes it a favourite target for thieves. Keeping the password fresh and unique is the simplest defence. Our GetMyPassword team covers how to change your Battle.net password, reset it when you are locked out, and lock the account down with the Battle.net Authenticator.
Change your password in account settings
- Sign in at account.battle.net.
- Open Account Details → Security & Privacy.
- Select Update next to Password.
- Enter your current password, then the new one, and save.
The change applies across the Battle.net app and every Blizzard game tied to the account the next time you log in.
Reset a forgotten password
On the login screen click Forgot your password? and enter your account email. Blizzard sends a reset link; open it and create a new password. If you also have the Authenticator attached, you may need to confirm with it — keep that device handy.
If your account was compromised
Change the password immediately, then review your connected email and security settings. Blizzard account theft usually starts with phishing — fake “free game” or “account locked” emails. No real Blizzard page asks for your password through an email link, so always type account.battle.net yourself, and contact Blizzard Support if you cannot regain access.
Years of game progress and purchases live in one Battle.net login, and a stolen account can be stripped and resold fast. The Authenticator turns a leaked password into a dead end, which is why it is worth two minutes to set up.
Protect it with a unique password and the Authenticator
Give Battle.net a password you use nowhere else, created with our password generator, and add the Battle.net Authenticator (and SMS Protect) under Security. With a code required alongside your password, even a leaked login cannot get a thief into your games or balance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I recover my Battle.net account without the email?
Use Blizzard Support and verify ownership with account details such as past purchases or a CD key. If an attacker changed your email, support can restore access after confirming the account is yours.
What is the Battle.net Authenticator?
It is Blizzard’s two-factor authentication, an app that generates a one-time code. After your password, you enter the code, so a stolen password alone cannot log anyone in. Add it under Security & Privacy.
Why won’t Battle.net accept my new password?
It must meet the length and complexity rules and differ from the old one. Blizzard also rejects very common passwords, so a longer, unique generated password will be accepted.