Quick Start Information
In-Game Help System! - If you are new to the game, we recommend you take advantage of the in-game help system. By clicking on the flashing exclamation mark icon that appears at the bottom center of your screen you can learn how to complete various actions such as starting quests, initiating combat, searching bodies, and training your character.

If you should have any questions about anything on your interface, hold your mouse over the item to bring up a tool tip box with information on the relevant item.

To move in the game world, use the arrow keys. You can adjust your character's view using your mouse.

If you encounter an object, monster, or character that you can interact with, a smart cursor will appear near your mouse pointer to indicate that you can do so.

To select an object, monster, or character, left-click it. To interact with it, right-click it.
Read your Manual!

We highly suggest you take the time to read your World of Warcraft manual. It was written for new users and contains many things not mentioned in this guide.

Logging into the Game

Now that you have created your account, you can enter the game and begin playing. Once you start the game, you will be prompted to read and agree to our Terms of Use Agreement and End User License Agreement. At the login screen, please enter the login and password that you chose when you created your account.
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Select Your Realm (server)

First you need to select your realm. You will need to contact your friends and pick the same realm so that you can all play together; characters on different realms cannot play with each other.

To learn more about what types of realms are available, please visit our Realm Type Guide here.

Once you login, you can create a character for yourself by choosing your race, appearance, and class. To learn more about classes before making your decision, please visit our World of Warcraft Classes Guide here.