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Overwatch error BC-124

Console can't log you in to Battle.net

BC-124 comes with "Sorry we were unable to log you into battle.net" on console. It usually points to a service problem or to the console's connection.

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How to fix error BC-124

  1. Check @BlizzardCS on X for service problems.

  2. Turn your modem and router off and on again.

  3. Check your firewall, router and port settings.

  4. Run the connection troubleshooting from Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo for your console.

  5. Turn on Show Network Stats in Options, Video to look at your connection.

From Overwatch's help pages: us.support.blizzard.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Overwatch's own support is the next stop.

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