Now that you know why OW 2 is asking for your phone number, here’s how to add it to Overwatch 2 to stay safe. This SMS Protect feature was added after the game went free-to-play, so Blizzard needs to take extra precautions to keep the game fun for all players. Follow the steps below to make this happen.
How to Add a Phone Number to Overwatch 2 (SMS Protect)
To add your phone number to SMS Protect OW2, all you have to do is add it to your Battle.net account.
- Sign in to Battle.net from a browser on your mobile device or PC.
- You can also open the Battle.net client and click the down arrow below your profile name in the top right corner of the screen. Click View Account and you will be taken to your account page in a browser.
- Now on the menu on the left, click “Account Information”.
- Scroll down to the Phone Number section and add your phone number there. If you want to change or update your phone number, you can also edit it here.
- You will receive an SMS with a verification code that you need to add to your Battle.net page.
- This will link your Battle.net account and phone number and you will be able to play Overwatch 2 on whichever platform you prefer.
Rights and restrictions on adding a phone number
There are some restrictions on the use of phone numbers in OW2. Here is an excerpt from the full article published by Blizzard:
Battle.net Phone notifications are for mobile phones that support text messages:
- Messaging apps such as iMessage (iOS) or WhatsApp (iOS, Android) are not supported.
- Mobile phones with prepaid plans may not work with the phone notification service.
- Phone notifications cannot be used with Voice over IP (VoIP), and VoIP numbers provided to a local provider are not suitable for this service.
That’s all there is to know about adding a phone number to play Overwatch 2. You’ll also need OW2 coins to unlock cosmetic items, here’s how to get them for free.