The Blizzard Mobile Authenticator and the Battle.net keychain authenticator is the easiest method of protecting your World of Warcraft account. The mobile authenticator and the keychain authenticator generates a random code that you enter every time you log into the game. This stops hackers even if they have your password since this code changes about every 30 seconds. Although the authenticator isn’t fail proof, it is almost a must-have if you play World of Warcraft and want to stop hackers from taking your phat lewtz. Blizzard is even giving you a free Core Hound Pup vanity pet once you activate the mobile authenticator on your account:

Mobile Authenticator FAQ:

Where do I get the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator?

To begin downloading the application for your Android device, you can scan this QR barcode

or, click the "Market" button. Once the Market launches, search by "Battle.net Authenticator". Install the application as indicated. To add the authenticator to the Battle.net account, please follow the step by step instructions here.

 

To download for your iPhone, click here.

 

How do I remove the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator?

You can remove the Mobile Authenticator through Battle.net Account Management. *Please do not simply delete the application without first removing the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator from the associated account.*(Trust me, remove it first!)

 

How do I get the special Core Hound Pup pet for Authenticator users?

If you have a Battle.net Authenticator or Battle.net Mobile Authenticator attached to your Battle.net account, you'll find the Core Hound Pup item waiting for you in your in-game mailbox the next time you log in. Simply use the item to add it to your pet collection.