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Setup guide

How to play Forever Plus

Forever Plus is a free, independent WoW Forever private server. To join Normal, you’ll need a Discord-linked game account, a compatible WoW Forever client, and the Forever Plus launcher.

1. Create a game account

Create your Forever Plus account through Discord. Keep the game username and password you choose. You’ll use them at the game’s login screen.

2. Install the WoW Forever client

On Windows 10 or 11, install the Battle.net desktop app. If WoW Forever is missing from the game list, press Win + R and run this command. Adjust the path if Battle.net is installed elsewhere.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net\Battle.net.exe" --game=wowf --install

Open WoW Forever once from Battle.net, then close it. This creates the initial game settings. If you already have a compatible client, use its existing _forever_ folder.

3. Download the Forever Plus launcher

  • Windows

    Open the launcher from a writable folder such as Downloads. If prompted, choose the _forever_ folder containing Wow.exe.

    Download Windows launcher

  • Linux

    The test build supports setups using Wine or Proton. See the included README for instructions for Lutris and Steam.

    Download Linux test build

  • macOS

    The test kit builds the launcher locally with Apple’s command line tools. Start with the README in the archive.

    Download macOS test kit

4. Sign in and select Normal

Press Play in the Forever Plus launcher. At the game’s login screen, enter username@forever.plus using your own game username and password. Select Normal and leave the launcher running while you play.

First-login troubleshooting

  • The launcher can’t find the game. Select the _forever_ directory itself. On Windows it should contain Wow.exe.
  • Login returns to the sign-in screen. Wait for the launcher to show READY, then retry with the game still open.
  • The client build is unsupported. Check the launcher for an update. If Battle.net has installed a newer build and the launcher still reports it as unsupported, check Discord for compatibility updates.
  • Error 1023 or a certificate warning. Update the launcher and start the game from it. If the error persists, contact Forever Plus support on Discord with the error code and launcher log.

Check the live realm status and development plans on the Forever Plus homepage.

Player support and bug reports

For installation, account, or connection problems, check first-login troubleshooting or ask in the Forever Plus Discord.

For an in-game issue, use the Bug Reporter addon or run /bug-report in #bug-reports on Discord. Include the quest or NPC name, location, steps to reproduce, and what happened compared with what you expected.