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:''Were you looking for the [[Battle.net Mobile Authenticator]] (mobile smartphone application)?''
:''Were you looking for the [[Battle.net Mobile Authenticator]] (mobile smartphone application)?''
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[[Image:AuthKeychainWoW.gif|right]]
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The '''Blizzard Authenticator''' (sometimes called the "Battle.net Authenticator"<ref>[http://us.blizzard.com/store/search.xml?q=authenticator "Authenticator"] at [http://us.blizzard.com/store/ Blizzard store]</ref> by [[Blizz]]ard) is a small device (fits easily on a keyring) that enables you to secure your account by an additional code, consisting of 6 digits.<ref>[http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=24986 Battle.net Authenticator] at [http://us.blizzard.com/support/ Blizzard Support (US)]</ref>
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The '''Battle.net Authenticator''' (previously called the "Blizzard Authenticator") is a small device (fits easily on a keyring) that enables you to secure your account by an additional code, consisting of 6 digits.<ref>[http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=24986 Battle.net Authenticator] at [http://us.blizzard.com/support/ Blizzard Support (US)]</ref>
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As explained in [http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=24660 Authenticator FAQ]:
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As explained in the old Authenticator FAQ:
:'''''How does the Battle.net Authenticator work?'''''<br>
:'''''How does the Battle.net Authenticator work?'''''<br>
::''You must first associate the Battle.net Authenticator to the World of Warcraft account you play. Once the account has been linked, the Authenticator token will be required to log in to Account Management or to the game; when logging in, you will be prompted to supply a digital code generated by the Authenticator.''
::''You must first associate the Battle.net Authenticator to the World of Warcraft account you play. Once the account has been linked, the Authenticator token will be required to log in to Account Management or to the game; when logging in, you will be prompted to supply a digital code generated by the Authenticator.''
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==Technical Specs==
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[[Image:AuthKeychainWoW-new look.jpg|thumb|A new look!]]
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== Technical specs ==
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[[File:AuthKeychainWoW-new look.jpg|thumb|A new look!]]
This device is a custom manufactured [http://www.vasco.com/products/product.html?product=70 VASCO Digipass GO 6 device.]
This device is a custom manufactured [http://www.vasco.com/products/product.html?product=70 VASCO Digipass GO 6 device.]
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*'''Battery:''' non-replaceable, lifetime expectancy 7 years<ref>[http://www.vasco.com/documents/literature/pdf/VASCO_DP_GO6_brochure.pdf DIGIPASS® GO6 brochure] at [http://www.vasco.com/company/short_overview/short_overview.aspx VASCO]</ref>
*'''Battery:''' non-replaceable, lifetime expectancy 7 years<ref>[http://www.vasco.com/documents/literature/pdf/VASCO_DP_GO6_brochure.pdf DIGIPASS® GO6 brochure] at [http://www.vasco.com/company/short_overview/short_overview.aspx VASCO]</ref>
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==Logins affected by the authenticator==
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== Logins affected by the authenticator ==
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* World of Warcraft ([http://www.blizzard.com/security-token/ US]/[http://eu.blizzard.com/security-token/ EU]/[http://kr.blizzard.com/security-token/ KR])
* World of Warcraft ([http://www.blizzard.com/security-token/ US]/[http://eu.blizzard.com/security-token/ EU]/[http://kr.blizzard.com/security-token/ KR])
* World of Warcraft Account Management. ([http://www.blizzard.com/security-token/ US]/[http://eu.blizzard.com/security-token/ EU]/[http://kr.blizzard.com/security-token/ KR])
* World of Warcraft Account Management. ([http://www.blizzard.com/security-token/ US]/[http://eu.blizzard.com/security-token/ EU]/[http://kr.blizzard.com/security-token/ KR])
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==Technical Issues==
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== Technical issues ==
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[[Image:Fail_Blizzar_Authenticator.jpg|thumb]]
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[[File:Fail_Blizzar_Authenticator.jpg|thumb]]
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Blizzard Authenticator can stop working as intended, showing a "Disabled" message on the display instead of the random 6 digits code, becoming useless. The button becomes unusable and the displayed message will not disappear.
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The Authenticator can stop working as intended, showing a "Disabled" message on the display instead of the random 6 digits code, becoming useless. The button becomes unusable and the displayed message will not disappear.
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To log back and remove Blizzard Authenticator from your account you need to contact World of Warcraft billing department providing this info:
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To log back and remove Battle.net Authenticator from your account you need to contact World of Warcraft billing department providing this info:
*Your full real name.
*Your full real name.
*Your full address including postal or zip code.
*Your full address including postal or zip code.
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*A legible fax, scan or photo of the Authenticator token, with the code on the back fully visible.
*A legible fax, scan or photo of the Authenticator token, with the code on the back fully visible.
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The Blizzard Authenticator has 2 month warranty. If you need to replace nonworking Blizzard Authenticator you need to post Authenticator in question, along with a print out of the order form from the Blizzard Store account management page as a proof of purchase to the World of Warcraft billing postal address of your region.
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The Battle.net Authenticator has 2 month warranty. If you need to replace nonworking Battle.net Authenticator you need to post Authenticator in question, along with a print out of the order form from the Blizzard Store account management page as a proof of purchase to the World of Warcraft billing postal address of your region.
:'''<u>European Address</u><br>Blizzard Entertainment Europe<br>Billing Support<br>TSA 60 001<br>78143 Vélizy Villacoublay Cedex<br>France'''
:'''<u>European Address</u><br>Blizzard Entertainment Europe<br>Billing Support<br>TSA 60 001<br>78143 Vélizy Villacoublay Cedex<br>France'''
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There have been reports of compromised accounts having an authenticator added to prevent the true owner regaining access to their account and preventing the sale of items.<ref>{{ref web|work=Old Official Technical Support forum (EU)|url=http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200792928&sid=1|title=0. Yes, yet another Authenticator Hack :(|author=[http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/character/chamber-of-aspects/Zamros/ Zamros] ''not a {{blizz}} employee''|date=23-Apr-2010 11:39:03 PDT|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100726042930/http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200792928&sid=1|archivedate=26-Jul-2010}}</ref><ref>{{ref web|work=Old Official Technical Support forum (EU)|url=http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200293193&sid=1#1|title=1. Please activate the Battle.net Authenticator|author={{blizz}} [[Kropacius]]|date=24-Apr-2010 02:45:52 PDT|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20101027080947/http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200293193&sid=1|archivedate=27-Oct-2010}}</ref>. This may be due to a zero-day attack that may not yet be picked up by your anti-virus or Spybot S&D etc. If this happens, you are recommended to follow the advice posted by Blizzard on their technical support forums, Account Security<ref>{{ref web|work=Old Official Technical Support forum (EU)|url=http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=35983697&sid=1|title=0. Account Security |author={{blizz}} [[Techsupport]] and [[Gelmkar]]|date=15-Sep-2006 08:30:22 PDT|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20101022050929/http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=35983697&sid=1|archivedate=22-Oct-2010}}</ref>. See also the WoWWiki [[Security guide]].
There have been reports of compromised accounts having an authenticator added to prevent the true owner regaining access to their account and preventing the sale of items.<ref>{{ref web|work=Old Official Technical Support forum (EU)|url=http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200792928&sid=1|title=0. Yes, yet another Authenticator Hack :(|author=[http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/character/chamber-of-aspects/Zamros/ Zamros] ''not a {{blizz}} employee''|date=23-Apr-2010 11:39:03 PDT|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100726042930/http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200792928&sid=1|archivedate=26-Jul-2010}}</ref><ref>{{ref web|work=Old Official Technical Support forum (EU)|url=http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200293193&sid=1#1|title=1. Please activate the Battle.net Authenticator|author={{blizz}} [[Kropacius]]|date=24-Apr-2010 02:45:52 PDT|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20101027080947/http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=13200293193&sid=1|archivedate=27-Oct-2010}}</ref>. This may be due to a zero-day attack that may not yet be picked up by your anti-virus or Spybot S&D etc. If this happens, you are recommended to follow the advice posted by Blizzard on their technical support forums, Account Security<ref>{{ref web|work=Old Official Technical Support forum (EU)|url=http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=35983697&sid=1|title=0. Account Security |author={{blizz}} [[Techsupport]] and [[Gelmkar]]|date=15-Sep-2006 08:30:22 PDT|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20101022050929/http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=35983697&sid=1|archivedate=22-Oct-2010}}</ref>. See also the WoWWiki [[Security guide]].
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==Gallery==
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== Media ==
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=== Images ===
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Image:AuthKeychainWoW.gif|Original look
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File:AuthKeychainWoW.gif|Original look
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Image:AuthKeychainWoW-new look.jpg|The WoW Editions
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File:AuthKeychainWoW-new look.jpg|The WoW Editions
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Image:Blizz_Auth_SC2.jpg|Q4 2009 Authenticator, featuring StarCraft II's Tychus Findlay
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File:Blizz_Auth_SC2.jpg|Q4 2009 Authenticator, featuring StarCraft II's Tychus Findlay
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Image:New_authenticator.jpg|WoW Core Hound Pet and Art Edition, 2010
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File:New_authenticator.jpg|WoW Core Hound Pet and Art Edition, 2010
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=== Videos ===
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File:Battle.net Authenticator -- Protect your account (Bnet WoW D3 SC2)|Battle.net Authenticator -- Protect your account (Bnet WoW D3 SC2) by [https://www.youtube.com/user/BlizzardTutorial?feature=watch Blizzard CS Videos]
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==References==
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== References ==
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