Home > Overwatch 2 > How To Add Phone Number For SMS Protect In Overwatch 2

How To Add Phone Number Overwatch 2 SMS Protect

Published Date :

Now that you know why OW 2 asks for your phone number, here’s how to add your number to Overwatch 2 so that you stay protected. This SMS Protect feature has been added since the game went free-to-play and so, Blizzard needs to take extra precautions to keep the game fun for all players. Follow the steps below to make it happen.

How to Add Phone Number in Overwatch 2 (SMS Protect)

To add your phone number for OW2’s SMS Protect, all you have to do is add it to your Battle.net account.

  • Log into Battle.net from a browser on Mobile or PC.

how to add phone number ow2

  • You can also open your Battle.net client and click on the downwards-arrow under your profile name at the top right of the screen. Click on View Account and you will be taken to your account page on your browser.
  • Now, from the menu on the left, click on Account Details.

how to change update phone number battle net

  • Scroll down to Phone number and add your phone number there. If you want to change or update your phone number, this is where you can edit it as well.
  • You will get an SMS with a verification code that you must add to the Battle.net page.
  • This will connect your Battle.net account and phone number and so, you will be able to play Overwatch 2 on whichever platform you prefer.

Eligibility & Limitations of Adding a Phone Number

There are some limitations to using phone numbers in OW2. Here’s a snippet of the full article posted by Blizzard:

Battle.net Phone Notifications are designed for text-enabled mobile phones:

  • Messaging apps like 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 that are transferred to a local provider are not eligible for the service.

That’s everything to know about adding a phone number to play Overwatch 2. You will also need some OW2 Coins to unlock cosmetics, here’s how to get them for free.

  • +1 Haki Evolution Codes (November 2026)

    +1 Haki Evolution Codes (November 2026)

    Published Date :

    You can leave your character farming Haki offline for hours, but you’ll hit major issues later when barriers require millions of raw power. So, hoarding your early Wins for character evolutions makes way more sense than using them on minor stat tweaks, especially since our list of active +1 Haki Evolution codes can easily boost… Read More

  • +1 Gun Forge Codes (November 2026)

    +1 Gun Forge Codes (November 2026)

    Updated Date :

    Every shot makes you stronger in +1 Gun Forge, but taking down the bigger monsters takes way too long with basic starter gear. When I started playing, having a few extra Tickets made it so much easier to roll strong guns and rebirth without getting stuck in the opening area. Redeeming working +1 Gun Forge… Read More

  • Ragdoll Boxing 3D Codes (November 2026)

    Ragdoll Boxing 3D Codes (November 2026)

    Published Date :

    If you’ve played Ragdoll Boxing 3D, you already know how chaotic matches get once fighters start leaning back and fishing for that one clean counter. I learned quickly that climbing ranked with a basic starter build is brutal, especially when you run into an opponent with a towering 7-foot frame and ridiculous reach. That’s why… Read More

  • Escape The Jungle Codes (November 2026)

    Escape The Jungle Codes (November 2026)

    Published Date :

    A sightseeing trip over the Amazon doesn’t usually end with you hacking your way through an endless jungle, but that’s exactly where things go wrong in Escape The Jungle. You’ll need to cut through thick grass, sell what you collect, and improve your equipment to make it further into the wilderness. Keep an eye out… Read More