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How to fix error wow51900118 in World of Warcraft

Errors are not Horde or Alliance.

When it comes to online games, World of Warcraft needs no introduction. I've spent more time than I can count on WoW Classic with friends and occasionally pop back into the world of Azeroth. However, I sometimes encounter an error, like wow51900118. These definitely leave me frustrated, but thankfully there is usually an explanation and corresponding solution.

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How to solve the World of Warcraft wow51900118 error

As this is a server-side issue, there is nothing you can really do to fix the wow51900118 World of Warcraft error. The error is on Blizzard's side, so you must be patient and wait for the developer to solve the problem. That said, it doesn't hurt to check your internet status or restart WoW to see if it helps.

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Restarting your internet or the game may fix the error, but more often than not, you will still encounter it. You can follow Blizzard Customer Support on Twitter and bookmark the Realm Status webpage to see if there are any known issues. Both are great sources to keep track of ongoing maintenance or known errors.

What causes the wow51900118 error in World of Warcraft?

The most common cause of the wow51900118 error is ongoing maintenance. This can be an update, a patch, or simple server maintenance. As a result, fixing the error is out of your hands but typically resolves itself once the maintenance is down. This means you simply need to let Blizzard complete the update or patch before logging into World of Warcraft again.

For more information on World of Warcraft, check out All WoW Games in Order – World of Warcraft Expansions List and Are WoW WotLK servers down? Check Server Status & Scheduled Maintenance on Pro Game Guides.


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Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.