Managing Your Activision Account (2024)

Registering for an Account

Activision accounts offer exclusive rewards and give you access to the latest intel to enhance your gameplay. If you do not have an Activision account, you can create a free one.

Activision accounts also enable cross-progression on all accounts you have linked to your Activision account. Because game progression incrossplay-enabledgames is stored on your Activision account, you can play on any platform you have linked to your account, and your progression carries over.

You can register for an account using an existing gaming account with PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, or Blizzard. When registering with a gaming account, you will be taken to the gaming network's website to verify your login information.

If you don't have a gaming account, you can choose Mobile.

Linking Platform Accounts

PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Blizzard, and Nintendo accounts can be linked to an Activision account.

Follow these steps to link a platform account:

  1. Log in to yourActivision account.
  2. Hover over your account name at the top of the page and select LINKED ACCOUNTS.
  3. Select Link Accountnext to the account you wish to link.
    • Please note:Activision accounts may only have one account linked per manufacturer.
  4. Enter the Verification Code that will be sent to the email address associated with your Activision account.
  5. Once again, selectLink Accountnext to the account you wish to link.
  6. You will be taken back to the PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Blizzard, or Nintendo website to complete the account linking process.

Please note:Games with cross-progression store game progress on your Activision account, not your platform account. If you choose to link your platform account to another Activision account, your progress will not carry over. Your progress and content aren't lost. If you relink this platform account to the original Activision account, you can continue your progression and access your owned content.

Unlinking Platform Accounts

You may unlink individual platform accounts from an Activision account once every 12 months.

Follow these steps to unlink a platform account:

  1. Sign in to yourActivision account.
  2. In theACCOUNT LINKINGsection, find the account you wish to unlink and selectUNLINK.
    • Please note:Games with cross-progression store game progress on your Activision account, not your platform account. If you choose to link your platform account to another Activision account, your progress will not carry over. Your progress and content aren't lost. If you relink this platform account to the original Activision account, you can continue your progression and access your owned content.
  3. Check the confirmation box and selectCONTINUE.

If you wish to unlink an account due to a lost password or an email account you can no longer access, follow the steps below to reset the password or email address for your Activision account.

  1. Go to theActivision account login page.
  2. Choose the platform account you wish to use to log in, and you'll be redirected to the platform's login page.
  3. Log in to your platform account, and you'll be redirected back to the Activision website.
  4. Hover over yourDisplay Nameat the top of the page and selectBASIC INFO.
  5. SelectEDITnext to your password.
  6. Enter a new password, reenter the same password, then selectSAVE.
  7. In the pop-up, select the same platform you chose in Step 2.
  8. Return toBASIC INFOand selectEDITnext to the email address.
  9. Enter a valid email address you can access and selectSAVE.
  10. In the pop-up, enter your new password from Step 6.

Linking Twitch Accounts

Follow these steps to link your Twitch account.

  1. Sign in to your Twitch account.
  2. In the same browser, sign in to yourActivision account.
  3. In theACCOUNT LINKINGsection, selectLink with Twitch Account.
  4. SelectCONTINUE. You will be taken back to Twitch to complete the account linking process.

Forgotten Password

If you can't remember your Activision account password, you can submit a request to have your password reset. After you submit a request, a password reset link will be sent to the email address associated with your Acitivision account.

The password reset link expires after 24 hours.

If you don't have access to the email address on your account, you will not be able to reset your password.

Due to privacy and security concerns, Activision Support may be unable to change account details.

Two-Factor Authentication

Make your account more secure by enabling two-factor authentication. With two-factor authentication enabled, a third-party authentication application (Google Authenticator) will be required to log in to your account.

If you are creating an account for the first time, or if you haven’t set up two-factor authentication on an existing account, you will be presented with a two-factor authentication setup. If you skipped the setup flow, you can enable two-factor authentication in the PRIVACY & SECURITY section of your account.

Follow these steps to set up two-factor authentication.

1. Download and install the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Go to the PRIVACY & SETTINGS section of your Activision account.

3. Select ENABLE TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION.

4. Open the authenticator app and tap the plus (+) sign.

5. Tap Scan barcode to scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet, or select Manual entry to enter the Manual Entry Key.

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6. TapADD ACCOUNTin the authenticator app.

7. Enter your Activision account password, then enter the 6-digit authentication code from the authenticator app (listed underActivision).

8. SelectActivateto complete the setup.

After completing setup, you will be presented with 10 backup codes to use in case you cannot access or no longer have access to the Google Authenticator app. Keep these codes somewhere safe but accessible. For security reasons, each backup code may only be used once.

To access your account with two-factor authentication enabled, you will be prompted to enter an authentication code generated from the authentication app after entering your email and password. New authentication codes are generated every 30 seconds within the authenticator app.

Managing your Contact Preferences

Add contact information to your Activision account to get emails or texts with the latest intel about in-game events, special offers, seasonal giveaways, and more.

You can update your contact information in your profile'sBASIC INFOsection.

Email address

Account verification is required to change the email address on your Activision account. A one-time verification code will be sent to the current email address and must be entered to complete an email address change.

  1. SelectEDITnext to the Email Address field.
  2. In theACCOUNT VERIFICATION REQUIREDpop-up, selectSEND CODE.
  3. Go to your current account to retrieve the one-time verification code.
  4. Return to theACCOUNT VERIFICATION REQUIREDpop-up and enter the code.
  5. On theBASIC INFOtab and selectEDITnext to the Email Address field.
  6. Enter the new email address and selectSAVE.
  7. Enter the password for your Activision account.
  8. SelectSAVE.
  9. A verification email will be sent to the new email address. SelectVERIFY YOUR EMAIL ADDRESSin this email to complete the email change.

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 theActivision account login page, then log in to your linked account.

Due to privacy and security concerns, Activision Support may be unable to change account details.

Phone number

  1. SelectEDITnext to the Phone Number field.
  2. Set your region and enter your phone number.
  3. Check the box below the phone number field to agree to Activision's SMS terms.
  4. SelectSAVEto apply your phone number to your profile.

Please note:SMS communications can only be sent to US phone numbers.

Deleting an Account

If you would like to delete your Activision account, please review the Delete My Personal Information (Right to Erasure)section of ourarticle.

Managing Your Activision Account (2024)

FAQs

Can I unlink and relink my Activision account? ›

If you linked the wrong Activision account to your Battle.net Account, log in to your Activision Account Profile and in the Account Linking section select the account and click Unlink. Then you can link the correct account. You may unlink an account once every 12 months.

What if I forgot my Activision email and password? ›

If you can't remember your Activision account password, you can submit a request to have your password reset. After you submit a request, a password reset link will be sent to the email address associated with your Activision account. The password reset link expires after 24 hours.

How do I access my Activision account? ›

Activision
  1. Sign In Via Playstation.
  2. Sign In Via Xbox.
  3. Sign In Via Nintendo.
  4. Sign In Via Battle.net.
  5. Sign In Via Steam.

Can you chat with Activision support? ›

How to change Activision email without access to original email? ›

Expert-Verified Answer

If you lose access to the email linked to your Activision account, contact Activision support to verify your identity and update your email information.

Will deleting Activision account delete linked accounts? ›

IF YOU CHOOSE TO DELETE YOUR ACTIVISION ACCOUNT OR ANY PLATFORM ACCOUNT, THIS MEANS ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCOUNT YOU LOGGED IN WITH AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS LINKED TO THAT ACCOUNT WILL BE DELETED.

How do I change my Activision password without verification? ›

Resetting your password through password recovery

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.

What do I do if I forgot my EA email and password? ›

If you're no longer able to access the email associated with your EA account, you'll need to reach out to the live support team on the help site here so they can help you restore access to your account. Account recovery isn't something we can help with here on AHQ.

Is Call of Duty account the same as Activision account? ›

Your Activision ID is what is displayed in-game for Call of Duty.

How long does Activision account recovery take? ›

Be sure to review our tips for safeguarding your Activision accounts. Requests can take up to 2 days to process. You'll be notified via email when your request is complete.

Can I find my Activision ID online? ›

You can find your Activision ID on the BASIC INFO tab on your Call of Duty account profile. To find it, go to profile.callofduty.com/cod/info. Was this article helpful?

Does Activision support ever respond? ›

In most cases, we will respond via email within 8 hours. However, if we detect unauthorized activity on your account, your request may take up to 3 business days.

How do I report a problem to Activision? ›

Gamers: Official support is available through support.activision.com where we offer a wider range of help options.

Who owns Activision? ›

Microsoft Now Owns Activision Blizzard: What It Means for Your Favorite Games. Overwatch, Call of Duty and World of Warcraft are now all owned by Microsoft. Here's how the change could affect the PC, console and mobile games you love.

How many times can you change your Activision account? ›

You can change your Activision ID/Display Name with a Username change token. You'll receive a new Username change token every six months, and you can carry up to two tokens at any given time. To change your Activision ID/Display Name in the game, head to the Activision Account screen. Press Options on the home screen.

Can I delete my Activision account and make a new one? ›

Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to fully delete your Call of Duty (Activision) account. You can, however, delete the personal information in your account and submit a request to Activision.

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