Do Blizzard delete inactive accounts?

We don't delete Blizzard accounts for inactivity unless they are completely empty, and it's been years since it was last used. It may be the case that you are using the wrong email, or worse yet, that someone gained access to the account and changed the email.

Does Blizzard delete inactive characters?

Yes, within 90 days of deletion. Yes, within 120 days of deletion. If a character doesn't appear on your list, it means it was purged from the database because it was below level 50 and it was deleted too long ago. Purged characters cannot be restored by any means.

Does Battle.net delete accounts?

If we are unable to cancel your account deletion request (e.g. if made after five (5) days or from deletion request misuse), all personal information from your Battle.net Account will be permanently and irrecoverably deleted or anonymized after your submission is processed.

How long until Battle.net account is deleted?

Requests may take up to 30 days to complete. Once this process is complete, Blizzard will not be able to recover this information or restore the account to its previous state under any circumstances.

Do Blizzard accounts expire?

Accounts expire after 90 days of inactivity, and after that point someone else can claim the same account name.

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Why did my Blizzard account disappear?

We temporarily lock Battle.net accounts when there's a change in access. This can mean a long time has gone by since last time you logged in, or maybe you've logged in from an unfamiliar location. We've sent you an email with a link to reset your password, which will unlock your account.

What happened to my old Blizzard account?

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Canceled Battle.net Account will be stored for 37 days. You can recover your account through the personal verification process. Once account is recovered, your personal information and payment history will be recovered. If you are not able to recover your e-mail, Please contact Customer Service.

Can you recover old Battle.net account?

Product: If you have forgotten the email address registered to your Battle.net Account, and set up phone notifications, you can recover it through our recovery tool. If you don't know your password, try to perform a password reset. To recover your security question, contact Customer Support.

Does uninstalling Battle.net delete my games?

Product: During technical troubleshooting, it is sometimes necessary to fully uninstall and reinstall the Battle.net desktop app. Follow the instructions below to completely uninstall the Battle.net desktop app. Note: Uninstalling the Battle.net desktop app does not uninstall your game clients.

Does Blizzard ban Battle.net accounts?

Blizzard suspends or bans accounts for violations of our Code of Conduct. If you're seeing this message, check your email for details about the violation. If you do not have access to your account email address, contact us to update your account information.

Is Battle.net shutting down?

If Activision Blizzard is successfully acquired, Microsoft could fold all of the publisher's games into its already-established Xbox PC app or Steam and shut down Battle.net. However, due to its massive popularity and user base, it's likely that the launcher won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Are you allowed to have multiple Battle.net accounts?

You can have up to 8 World of Warcraft accounts in the same Blizzard account. You can add new accounts through your Games & Subscriptions Account Management page. The next time you launch the Battle.net App, use the drop-down menu on top of the PLAY button to select the World of Warcraft account you want to log into.

Does Battle.net sell your data?

We do not sell your personal information.

Does Blizzard ban for swearing?

Blizzard reply in regards to the chat filter: Can you get banned for swearing? Yes. The mature language filter is in place to allow parents of minors and others who do not wish to see it, the ability to block it.

Is Blizzard ban permanent?

Usually though, Blizzard will suspend your WoW account for 6 months if it's your first offense. For the second one, it'll be an 18-month suspension, followed by a permanent WoW ban. However, this is not always followed to the letter.

Will Blizzard no longer name characters after real people?

“Going forward, in-game characters will no longer be named after real employees,” developers said, “and we will be more thoughtful and discerning about adding real world references in future Overwatch content.”

Is it safe to delete Battle.net cache?

Product: A corrupted cache folder can cause issues with some Blizzard games. Deleting this folder will not affect your game data and may resolve issues caused by outdated files.

Does uninstalling games delete all files?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.

Will I lose game progress if I uninstall?

Most games implement this, so that your progress will stay no matter which computer you use to play it. Even when you uninstall a game, the saves would have been saved on the cloud, so that next time you install it again, the saves are downloaded and synced with the game again so you can continue playing.

How do I restore my Battle.net games?

Why can't I log into my Blizzard account?

Check your network configuration to find any issues with your firewall, router, or port settings. If you're using a VPN, try removing it. Disable any proxies that may interfere with the login module. Run a security scan to remove any viruses or malware infections.

What if I no longer have access to my Activision email?

If you don't have access to the email address on your account, you will not be able to change your email address. However, you can still log in to the account if you have any accounts linked to it. To do this, select a linked account type on the Activision account login page, then log in to your linked account.

Will Blizzard ban you for account sharing?

You won't get banned because they have no way of knowing who is playing on the account.

How do I recover my Activision Blizzard account?

Go to the Activision account password recovery page. Enter the email address that was used to create your account and select SUBMIT. If you have a valid account, password recovery instructions have been sent to the registered email address.

Why does Blizzard charge $1 dollar?

When making a digital purchase using a credit card, a minor charge in your local currency may be applied to ensure the card is valid and has sufficient funds. This charge is temporary and will generally be cancelled within 24 hours.