How to activate a Battle.net product

1. Visit the Battle.net Download Page

  • Open a web browser and go to the official Battle.net Download Page.
  • Download and install the Battle.net desktop app if you haven’t already.
  • If you already have the app installed, you can skip this step.

Image Description: The Battle.net download page with a prominent "Download for Windows/macOS" button.


2. Open Battle.net and Log In

  • Launch the Battle.net desktop app.
  • If you are not logged in, enter your Battle.net account credentials (email and password).
  • Click "Log In" to access your account.

Image Description: The Battle.net login screen with fields for email and password, and a highlighted "Log In" button.


3. Navigate to the Code Redemption Page

  • Click on your Profile Icon in the top-right corner of the Battle.net app.
  • Select "Redeem a Code" from the dropdown menu.
  • Alternatively, visit the Battle.net Code Redemption Page in your web browser.

Image Description: The Battle.net interface showing the profile dropdown menu with "Redeem a Code" highlighted.


4. Enter Your Activation Code

  • Type or paste your Battle.net activation code (e.g., XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) in the provided field.
  • Click "Redeem" to validate the code.

Image Description: The Battle.net Redeem Code page with a text box for entering the code and a highlighted "Redeem" button.


5. Confirm Code Redemption

  • If the code is valid, a confirmation message will appear showing the redeemed game, expansion, or in-game content.
  • Click "Confirm" to finalize the redemption process.

Image Description: A confirmation screen displaying the successfully redeemed product with a "Confirm" button highlighted.


6. Access Your Redeemed Content

  • For games, navigate to the "Games" tab in the Battle.net app.
  • Locate the redeemed game and click "Install" to begin downloading.
  • For in-game content, launch the respective game to find your new items or rewards.

Image Description: The Battle.net Library interface showing the newly redeemed game with an "Install" button visible.


Troubleshooting Tips

  • Invalid Code: Double-check for typos.
  • Region Restrictions: Confirm that the activation key matches the region of your Battle.net account.
  • Internet Connection: Make sure your device is online before attempting to redeem the code.

For further assistance, visit Blizzard Support.