How to change realm without logging in?

[TECK]

So I selected one of the test realms and it insta disconnects me now every time I try to log in. How do I change it without logging in?

[rikukyu]

I've done it as well, how you resolve it yourself is you click cancel after logging in before it disconnects you.

[melik1]

So I selected one of the test realms and it insta disconnects me now every time I try to log in. How do I change it without logging in?

In the directory of your game there's a WTF folder (Warcraft Temporary Files), inside that should be a Config file. If not, create one, named Config.WTF (make sure you have enabled file extensions*). Open the file with notepad and type:
SET realmName "Nostalrius Begins"

Save and close the file. This should set the realm to the respective server.


* To enable file extensions, go into Folder and Search options (Win7: Top left corner, Organize->Folder and Search options->View->Scroll down til you found the "Hide extensions for known files" and uncheck that box)

[ashiepoo]

Im having the same issue and I tried doing the steps listed to change the realm but when i go to save the file it just says access denied