INSTALLATION
Connect in three steps
- 1
- 2
Install a clean client
Use client build 12340. Modified clients can cause login or patch errors.
- 3
Set the realmlist
Open
Data/enUS/realmlist.wtf(or your locale folder) and replace its contents:
JOIN THE REALM
Start playing
Everything you need to enter the realm, from a clean client to your first login.
Wrath of the Lich King · 3.3.5a
DOWNLOAD CENTER
Official client mirrors
Verify the checksum before extracting the client.
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PLATFORM NOTES
Install safely on your system
Use only packages and checksums published above.
Windows
Extract the client to a user-writable folder outside Program Files, set the realmlist, and start Wow.exe or the realm's signed launcher.
macOS
Use the operator-published macOS package when available. Current macOS versions may require a compatible wrapper; follow the package-specific requirements instead of bypassing platform security.
Linux
Run the Windows 3.3.5a client through Wine using a dedicated prefix. Preserve filename casing and configure the realmlist inside the client directory.
Remove or reinstall
Back up screenshots and interface settings, then remove the extracted client folder and its launcher data. A clean reinstall should not require system-wide files.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common connection problems
“Unable to connect”
Confirm that the realm is online, the realmlist contains only the configured address, and your firewall allows Wow.exe.
Client starts patching
Close the launcher and start Wow.exe directly. The supported client is the configured realm build.
Login works on the website only
Use your account name—not your email address—in the game client. Account names are case-insensitive.
Still stuck?
Sign in and open a support ticket with the exact error message and the steps you already tried.
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