Joining the PTR (Public Test Realm)
- Download the PTR client from within the Battle.net App.
- Log in to any of the available Test Servers.
- Copy over a level 110 character from your live account.
- Log in with your copied character and travel to Dalaran to gain access to the special NPCs.
- Go forth into Argus.
How do I download Shadowlands PTR?
To Install the PTR Client, you must first have a standard game account, can’t be a Starter Edition account. In addition, you must Create a PTR Account. To create a PTR account your World of Warcraft account must be Active (must have game-time). You can create your PTR account by visiting your Games & Subscription page.
How do I download PTR client?
Download the PTR client.
- On the PTR Service page, there is also a link titled “Download PTR Client.”
- Click the “Download PTR Client” link then choose whether you are using a Windows PC or a Mac.
- Once you finish downloading the file, run it and it will automatically install the PTR client on your computer.
How do I get on TBC PTR?
To get into the Classic PTR, all you’ll need to do is open up the Battle.net application on your computer and with the “Game Version” drop down menu, select “Public Test Realm (Classic)” under the “In Development” category.
Can you play wow ptr without a subscription?
Although you cannot play the main game without the subscription, you can still play the Public Test Realm, and copy over characters to PTR as well, it’s not as fun but it’s still there if you don’t want to get rusty over your subscription break.
How do I create a PTR account?
CREATE A PTR ACCOUNT:
- Log in to Blizzard Account Management.
- Select Games and Subscriptions.
- In the Starter Editions & Public Test Regions section, select Create PTR Account.
- Click the Create Account button.
What does PTR stand for?
PTR basically stands for ‘Pull To Refresh’. You will see this acronym being used whenever a moderator wants you to pull the screen down to refresh the page. It is sometimes referred as ‘Pull To Reveal’. Essentially, it is asking you to refresh the screen.
How do I copy from UI to PTR?
In the live WoW folder, click to select the Interface folder. Right click and select copy (or use the keyboard shortcut ctrl+c) the folder. In the PTR WoW folder, right click an empty space in the folder and select paste (or use ctrl+v). Be careful not to paste it into another folder.
How to test in the Public Test Realm?
In order to do useful testing on the Public Test Realm, QA has given us the ability to copy our own characters or to potentially use premade max-level and well-equipped characters to test on the PTR so we don’t have to begin a level 1 character and level it instead of testing.
How to play World of Warcraft on Public Test Realm?
To play on a Public Test Realm, you’ll need to install the PTR game client for the game you want to test. In the Blizzard Battle.net desktop app, select the game you want to test. Select PTR in the game account/game region selector. Click Install.
Can you copy characters from the PTR to the live realms?
Copying characters is a one-way operation: You will be copying your character from the real server you play on to the PTR, as it was when you last logged out. What you do on the PTR has no effect on your real character on the live realms.
How to get into the Wizard101 Test Realm?
Launch the Test Realm version by clicking the new icon on your desktop called “Wizard101 Test Server” and login with your regular Username and Password. Only active Members or Crowns Players who have made a Purchase in the last 30 days will be able to log into this Test Realm.
