World of Warcraft (WoW) is one of the most popular online games in the world and now everyone can try it for free, with no time limit. Your account will have limitations, but you will be able to explore the game world as long as you wish. If you are an experienced player, you can use the gold you have accumulated to purchase game time directly from Blizzard, while continuing to play without spending real money.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Create a Free Trial Account
Step 1. Learn what is possible with a free account
You can take your characters up to level 20 (the maximum is 120) and continue playing once the limit is reached (without earning any more XP). Also, you cannot accumulate more than 10 gold coins, you cannot join a guild, and you can communicate with other users with restrictions.
- If you have run out of game time, your account will be transformed into the trial version, with all the restrictions listed above. The only difference is that you will be able to join guilds where you already have a character. You will not be able to play with your heroes who have already passed level 20, but you will be able to create new ones.
- Trial accounts are ideal for playing World of Warcraft as much as you want, until you know if you really like it.
Step 2. Visit the Battle.net Account Creation page for World of Warcraft
Open the battle.net website and find the creation page specific to the country you live in.
If you already have a Battle.net account, you can log in and download World of Warcraft right now
Step 3. Fill out the account creation form
Make sure you use a valid email so we can confirm your profile. You don't need to enter a credit card to sign up for the free version. Click on the "Play for free" button once you have filled out the form.
Step 4. Click "Download Game" to start downloading World of Warcraft
If you accidentally closed your browser or need to download the file again, you can get it here: us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml.
Step 5. Run the installer
The World of Warcraft installation file is very small and you should download it in seconds. Once done, open it and you'll install Battle.net.
Battle.net is the launcher for World of Warcraft and other Blizzard titles
Step 6. Verify your Battle.net account during launcher installation
You should have received a verification email at the address you entered when creating your account. Click on the link in the email to verify your Battle.net profile.
Step 7. Log into Battle.net with the account you just created
You will be prompted to start the World of Warcraft installation. Click on "Install" to start the download.
Step 8. Wait for World of Warcraft to finish downloading and installing
It is a large game (70GB), so downloading all the files takes a long time, even with a very fast connection.
Also make sure you have enough free space on your disk to install the game. Click here for tips on how to free up hard drive space
Step 9. Start playing
Once the World of Warcraft download is complete, you can launch it from Battle.net and start playing. You must choose a server and create a character before you can start your adventure.
- If you are a beginner, you should avoid RP (Role-Playing) and PVP (Player Vs. Player) servers until you have mastered the mechanics and pacing of the game.
- Click here for some tips on how to start your adventure and enjoy World of Warcraft.
Method 2 of 2: Extend Your Paid Membership with In-Game Currency
Step 1. Learn how this method works
On April 6, 2015, WOW Tokens were introduced to World of Warcraft with an update. These are items that players can redeem for 30 days of playtime. You can buy them for real money, then sell them in the in-game auction for gold, or you can get 30 days of play with the gold you earn in-game.
Test accounts cannot access the auction house and WOW tokens are very expensive, so this method is not affordable for those with a test account. You must have a paid membership to access the auction and earn enough cash to purchase game time
Step 2. Get enough gold
When the WOW tokens were launched, their price was between 200,000-300,000 gold (server-based). Today the price is decided by the players and fluctuates according to the supply and demand. Regardless of this, WOW tokens are still very expensive, so you need to have a regular source of profit to afford one every month.
If you try to earn gold efficiently, you can get around 1,000-2,000 coins per hour. This means you can reasonably expect to purchase a WOW token after a couple of weeks of work
Step 3. Open the auction
You can use the gold you have earned to purchase a WOW Token from the Auction House. You can speak to an auctioneer in all major World of Warcraft cities, and many contain more than one auction.
Auction house listings are linked for the entire faction, so you'll find the same prices from all auctioneers
Step 4. Select the "Game Time" category
You will find all the purchases available for WoW tokens.
Step 5. Purchase the token, which will be delivered to your inbox
Click on it within the message you received and add it to your inventory.
Step 6. Right-click on the token in your inventory
Click on the "30 days play time" button to confirm that you want to extend your membership. The 30 days will be added to the end of your current subscription and the new renewal date will be shown in the window. Finally, click on "Accept" to confirm a second time.
