[Guide] How to Opt-In for the Cataclysm Beta!

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After seeing a thread or two pop up, some uninformed people here and there and a few PMs, I've created this small guide (with pictures!) to opting in for the Cataclysm Beta as it's something that we're expecting to show up not soo far away.

 

1. Go to http://www.battle.net and log in using your Battle.Net account name, password and (if you have one) authenticator.

 

2. Click on your World of Warcraft game and choose 'Manage Game' on the menu popping up. Once you get on to your World of Warcraft managment site, click the 'Beta Profile Settings' link on the right. Image if needed.

 

3. If you have not opted in for any betas before, you will be asked to create a beta profile with your system settings (if this is not the case, skip to part 5). This is so that you will not be given a beta key if you don't have a computer capable of running it. It is also so that Blizzard can test Cataclysm on as many different setups as possible. Download the beta opt-in application for your operative system.

 

4. Open the zip file in which the download came in and run the application. It's a fairly simple process: simply accept the terms of agreement. After that, just click send. Do note that you'll have to download this application yourself - you can't borrow it from a friend. The reason is that when you download the application, it's directly connected to your Battle.Net account. Once done, you will get a message informing you that the information was sent.

 

5. Refresh your beta profile settings page. You will see your system information. All three game types will be checked to start with, just remove any that you aren't interested in.

 

6. Click 'Update Preferences'. And there, you're now opted in to join in the Cataclysm beta.

 

Some additional info on the Cataclysm beta:

 

An activated World of Warcraft account is not required. However, at least one Blizzard game must exist on your Battle.Net account.

 

Accounts with previous bans in-game or on the official forums can still be granted access to the beta.

 

Having trouble downloading the beta opt-in application? Take a look at the troubleshooting FAQ here.

 

Good luck!

 

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MushroomBomb from MMO-Champion.