Multiboxing software Multiboxing is a term used to denote one user playing multiple accounts simultaneously . This can be done using one or more machines . Solutions exist for both the PC and Mac . There are also solutions for using both PC and Mac at the same time . It has been very difficult to find solutions for multiboxing in the past that actually work but there are a few that work very well . Some of them are very easy to setup and come with good instructions on exactly how to do it . Software requirements . To multibox , you must have a separate copy of World of Warcraft , and any desired expansions , for each account you plan to play together . Software - driven solutions are generally cheaper than Hardware solutions . However , a single PC running multiple games will require a higher - end PC than for multiple PCs that each run a single game . In general , if you have a mid - grade or better PC by today ' s standards , software multiboxing can be done entirely on your existing PC . However , the option to use additional PCs does remain available depending on the software used . Broadcasting software . Key broadcasting sends keystrokes for one application to one or more copies of the application , whether they are on the same machine or not . Note that this does not broadcast the effects of keystroke , such as a complex macro , but just the actual keystroke itself . Some multiboxing software additionally supports mouse broadcasting . AutoHotKey . AutoHotKey is a PC - only application that sends keystrokes to more than one clients on the same machine . Although it does take a bit to set up , this is an example of setting up the " 2 " key to be sent to both World of Warcraft clients . GameCommanderPro . GameCommanderpro is a multiboxing management program . It provides all the required functionality ( Key and mouse broadcasting , macro generation , window management , processor affinity , etc . ) . Its key feature is a configuration interface allowing the user to think in terms of game actions rather than the technical aspects . The configuration process creates all the basic macros you need for multiboxing . GCP allows creation of complex spells ( where each character casts a different spell ) through a single form . For more complex situations , it features a graphical spell rotation editor . These can be used with no knowledge of macro creation and key broadcasting . GameCommanderPro links with a special in game mod to provide advanced targeting , including the ability to rapidly change roles ( ie . Tank , DPS , Heals ) for each your characters , even in combat . This targeting system replaces FTL . Though simple to use it still has lots of features for advanced users including a command language . HotkeyNet . HotkeyNet is a PC - only application that lets you control several programs on your network from any keyboard no matter which PCs the programs are running on . A single keystroke can send commands to one character , two characters , or any number of them . The commands can be the same or different . You can control more than one program on each PC . You can press hotkeys on any keyboard . The same hotkey can do the same things or different things when pressed on different keyboards . A single command can tell each character to do one thing or many things . You can use HotkeyNet as a simple key - broadcaster , but it can also do much more . Despite its power , HotkeyNet is fairly easy to use . Here ' s a sample key definition : ISBoxer . ISBoxer features instant window swapping , highly configurable key mappings with WoW macro management , and mouse broadcasting that includes an actual cursor visible on all windows ( including AoE targeting circles ) - - whether using 1 PC or multiple PCs . A new Video Feeds feature can be used to show a live view of minimaps , combo points , bag space or other useful information from each window right in your main game window . In - game Click Bars can be created with a simple editor , to click buttons for some actions instead of memorizing more hotkeys . Keep different configurations per Character with virtual files , without needing to sacrifice performance by using multiple folders . Very easy to get started with the Quick Setup Wizard , which sets up all of those things , plus auto - assisting Action Bar hotkeys , in seconds . ISBoxer also provides the ability to mouse broadcast from specific areas on screen to any target windows . This means you can use standard healing AddOn s ( such as Grid , Healbot or Vuhdo ) to heal your team or an entire raid from any window with mouse clicks , instead of creating several hotkeys per character you want to heal . ISBoxer works for many games , including EverQuest , EverQuest 2 , EVE Online , Lord of the Rings Online , RIFT and World of Warcraft . Keyclone . Introduced in April 2006 , Keyclone is a peer - to - peer keyboard multiplexor that will simultaneously pass keys between machines and to specific games / windows of interest . This allows for scalable multi - boxing while also getting the most out of your hardware . To do this , keyclone links applications together , enabling you to hit ' F1 ' within one application , and having that key simultaneously sent to each of the other applications keyclone is managing . It will also send those same keys to any other keyclones you may have linked in , which in turn will distribute the keys to the applications they are managing . This interconnection allows for an unlimited number of characters under the control of a single user ( theoretically ) . Keyclone also has the ability to help the user lay out their screen using it ' s ' maximizer ' feature . Using keyclone ' s maximizer , the user can resize and position each game wherever they wish . For example : The idea behind this product is to allow for advanced multiboxing without all the expensive hardware . This product is not free , but does require a one time lifetime fee . PwnBoxer . Created in 2009 , Pwnboxer is a PC only multiboxing software . It has a drag and drop ability to set the size and location of WoW windows . A user can bind any key such as F1 , Numpad0 , to " broadcast " to their entire multiboxed group of characters . Users can also broadcast mouse movements to cast AOE spells such as Blizzard and Flamestrike . Pwnboxer also can control CPU usage by setting different WoW ' s to different cpu . An example would be setting your primary WoW to cpu 1 and 3 additional WoW ' s to cpu 2 . This allows your PC the ability to run multiple copies of World of Warcraft without additional hardware . In addition to keyboard and mouse multiboxing features , this software also has a built - in in game web browser , allow you to browse websites such as WoWWiki without exiting out of the game window . There also exists the ability to chat with multiboxing gamers worldwide through built - in chat functions . The software also has extra features such as video recording and network monitoring , two functions gamers often take advantage of . To get the most from any WoW multiboxing software it ' s advisable to always ensure that the features suit your needs . Try to read reviews on different applications to determine the best choice , any good wow multiboxing review is a good reference point . Synergy . Synergy , available for Windows , OS X , and GNU / Linux , is an application that allows sending of keystrokes to clients on other machines . It can also send mouse movement as well but some have found this difficult in practice . It allows you to seamlessly transition from one PC to another simply by moving your mouse to that screen or through the use of hotkeys . Once you ' ve moved over to another PC your keyboard and mouse have complete functionality . Each PC does require its own monitor , it just enables you to control all with one keyboard and mouse . Setup time does take a bit , but is well worth the time spent . Multibox . Multibox is an open source program developed for multiboxing games . Multibox is similar to synergy in many ways , but is more friendly for gamers . Multibox allows broadcasting of keys and mouse movement / clicks to all or some of the connected clients . There is support to limit which keys should be broadcasted while broadcasting is enabled . It has multi - resolution support for mouse movement . Jamba . Jamba is an AddOn for World of Warcraft that is designed to assist multiboxers . Jamba is divided into modules . The core Jamba options involve configuring the multi - boxer ' s group of characters and setting one of the characters to be the master character . Through the many modules Jamba providers , an interested multiboxing gamer can automatically control such things as party requests , flying , accepting quests and more . Jamba can also automate actions such as buying and selling , talking to people , and repairing . For more information , see their official website here : Lidc . Lidc is a multiboxing software solution for the PC that can broadcast keystrokes , mouse clicks and mouse movement across all running clients . It features a character management system that allows you to add as many characters as you like and create custom character groups for easy launching . Each character can be customised with its own fast switch hotkey , CPU usage and window title . Lidc includes a layout designer with a drag and drop type of interface , multiple monitor support and picture in picture ( PiP ) control which allows you to place a character window within another character window . Additionally , it provides the capability to design your layout in full screen and resize already running clients so that you may observe the final result while still in the design process . Lidc also features key remapping control which allows you to choose between 3 remapping modes : simple remapping , round robin and by active character . The latter allows you to create a remapping configuration that changes depending on which character you are controlling at the time . As an extra feature , Lidc allows you to specify your favorite voice chat application which is then included in the character launch menu for your conviniency . Finally , it provides hotkeys that allow you to toggle broadcasting , switch between characters , switch layouts and control key remapping . Mac software . WoW - Multiboxer ( freeware program ) . Under Mac Os X you can start as many instances of WoW as you want using Blizzard ' s stock Battle . net app . Choose an account , hit the blue Play button , choose another account , hit the Play button . Another option is to use WoW - Multiboxer application which lets you run two or more World of Warcraft applications simultaneously . The only requirement for using this application is to have your World of Warcraft application installed in the default folder ( Applications folder ) . Plexer ( commercial program ) . Plexer is a commercial key broadcasting software for the Mac . It has support for remember creating configurations for a group of applications , black listing of keys so that only some of your keys make it to your apps , and a few other nice features . Clonekeys . Clonekeys is a simple Mac application which replicates keystrokes across designated applications . It is incredibly easy to use . Simply start your game sessions and the Clonekeys program . For each session tell Clonekeys to add a program and then click that programs window .