As for the code email - that code IS important, in case you ever need to verify account ownership. This has been part of their policy for as long as I've had GW1 (so, at least since June 2006). The character name thing is a few years more recent (2008? 9?), as an added layer of security after a rash of hackings. Your Guild Wars 2 Serial Code Display Name (including the 4-digit number after the name, such as “Gamer.1234”) A detailed description of your issue, including any error messages that you receive when trying to reset your password. Finding Your Serial Code Your Guild Wars 2 serial code is a 25-digit alphanumeric string formatted like the following code: ABCDE6-FGHI5-JKL4-MN3-OPQRST7 Your serial code is a unique key that will let you unlock the game, add an expansion pack, or unlock other new features on your ArenaNet account. If you had a pre-purchase or pre-order code for Guild Wars 2 and played in the headstart, you will need to update your serial code to the one provided in your retail box. The process is a little confusing and ArenaNet's wording such as Display Name and Account Name. Finding Your Serial Code Your Guild Wars 2 serial code is a 25-digit alphanumeric string formatted like the following code: ABCDE6-FGHI5-JKL4-MN3-OPQRST7 Your serial code is a unique key that will let you unlock the game, add an expansion pack, or unlock other new features on your ArenaNet account.
Instructions on how to use;
- Click the generate button. This will cause a code to be generated in the text box.
- Make sure the marker next to the box has a green checkmark. This tells you that your code is valid, and unique, and has not already been used.
- Click the copy button. This will copy the code for you, so that you do not have to highlight, and copy it yourself. If you accidentally copy something else before you enter in the code, you can find the code again in the .txt file that is created when you click copy. This .txt file ensures that your code will not be lost.
- Enter your unique serial code when Guild Wars 2 prompts you to on the website.
- Have fun with your new game, and don’t forget to share this website with your friends!
- Final release. All bugs fixed, with code updated.
- GUI improved for ease of use, again with the “save to .txt file” option.
- Added a marker to the left of code that ensures it is a unique code.
- Reported bugs fixed, GUI updated.
- Initial release.