Display Name Only Log In - Coming April 2, 2013

[Aleron]

Please be aware that beginning on April 2, 2013, logging in to the game or website will require your Display Name. Email addresses will no longer be accepted; your Display Name will be the only accepted option.

This new change to the log in procedure is being implemented for several reasons. This change increases the security of our game authentication system, which helps continue to keep the game protected from many security threats including account takeovers.

In case you do not know your Display Name, simply:

• Log in to www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com
• Your Display Name will be shown on the top right-hand side of the website homepage.

You can use your Display Name for logging in to the website and game starting immediately and we encourage you to do so. We value our players and we want you to know that the continued security of your account is our top priority.

http://www.swtor.com/info/news/news-article/20130305

 

[Kendrik]

Just got the email. Gonna have to change my body memory for sign in now.

 

[Kahiel]

I imagine it will save the username for you so I won't have to type it. However, I use it in other games so YMMV.

 

[Aleron]

Yep, it does save it.

 

[Aleron]

Today's the day. You need to use your Display Name to log in.

04.02.2013
Display Name Only Log In Now Live

Beginning, today, April 2, 2013, logging in to the game or website will require your Display Name. Email addresses are no longer accepted; your Display Name is the only accepted option.

In case you forgot your Display Name, simply:

- Click on the "Log In" button at the top right hand corner of www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com.
- Click "Forgot your Display Name?"
- Enter the email address associated with your account.
- Click "Recover Display Name."
- An automated email will be sent to the email address associated with your account. Your Display Name is within this automated email.

Also, a new process utilizing "One-Time Passwords" will be replacing the Security Questions and Answers previously requested during log in. This change will allow us to enable self-service recovery measures.

There are a few new ways to help you recover important account information faster and more efficiently in case you forgot or lost this information. Below are all the measures you can take:

Self-service for "Forgot my Password"
Self-service for "Forgot my Display Name"
Self-service for "Lost my Security Key"
Self-service for "Remove my Security Key"
Self-service for "Change my Security Key"

These changes increase the security of our game authentication system, which helps to keep the game protected from many security threats including account takeovers.