Blizzard Entertainment’s SMS Protect program provides players with a new system that can send account notifications to their mobile devices. So, to help you with this latest debut, we’ll show you how to set up SMS Protect for Overwatch 2’s launch. But first, we’ll explain this program to showcase eligibility requirements and what this feature offers.

What Is SMS Protect in Overwatch 2? Answered

The security system called “Battle.net SMS Protect” protects your account by removing damaged/lost Authenticators and recovering your account name. In addition, users can turn on mobile device text alerts to receive messages of any unusual account activity and help reduce disruptive behavior within the community.

There are certain games on Battle.net that require you to enter your phone number to play, including Overwatch 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. However, keep in mind that there are some restrictions for some players that have pre-paid network providers or VOIP numbers. For instance, messaging apps like iMessage or WhatsApp cannot be used with SMS Protect and will prohibit users from playing these games.

Setting Up SMS Protect on Overwatch 2

If you do meet the requirements of having the right phone plan, here is what you can do to set up SMS Protect for the latest release of Overwatch 2:

Once you are done with the SMS Protect account creation, you can start playing Overwatch 2. It should be noted that users can only use their phone number with one Battle.net account. You can also submit a ticket if you lose your phone or want to remove the associated phone number from your account.

  • Log in to your Battle.net account. You can log in to your account to add your phone number or follow the instructions on Battle.net. Enter your phone number in Account Details. Type the security code. When you enter your phone number, a text message will be sent to you with the security code. Check Account Overview to see if your phone number was verified.

You can log in to your account to add your phone number or follow the instructions on Battle.net.

When you enter your phone number, a text message will be sent to you with the security code.

So there you have it, this is how to set up SMS Protect for Overwatch 2. While you are here, you can check out the relevant links below to see more content about the game and view any of our guides, such as how to get Kiriko, the Story Mode release date, and all microtransactions prices.

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