How to Update Your Preferred Distributor in Wizards EventLink

Selecting a preferred distributor in Wizards EventLink tells Wizards of the Coast which distributor you primarily use for getting Magic: The Gathering Prerelease allocations and other Wizards product support (such as promotional materials for stores outside the United States and Canada). Keeping this updated is important because future allocations for your store will be sent to the distributor you select. Here’s how to update your preferred distributor:

  1. Go to Store Settings in EventLink. If you’ve just updated your contact info, you should already be on the Store Settings page. If not, log into Wizards EventLink and click on Store Settings from the main menu (bottom-left of the EventLink interface). This will open your store’s settings overview, where your store details are displayed.
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  2. Find the Distributor field. On the store profile settings page, look for a field labeled Distributor or Preferred Distributor. It will show the name of the distributor currently on file (or it may be blank if none is set) and should have an edit/pencil icon next to it.
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  3. Edit the preferred distributor. Click the pencil icon next to the Distributor field. A dropdown menu or list will appear with the authorized distributors available in your region.
  4. Select your distributor. From the dropdown list, click on your preferred distributor’s name. Once selected, the distributor field should update to the new name. In many cases, the change is saved immediately when you select the option. Click the save button to finalize the selection.
  5. Confirm the update. Double-check that the Distributor field now reflects the new distributor you chose. This update informs Wizards of the Coast to route future WPN shipments and product allocations to this distributor on your behalf.
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  6. Future allocations notice. After changing your preferred distributor, all future promotional kits and product allocations whose distributor lock date has not passed associated with your WPN membership will be assigned to the distributor you selected. You do not need to contact support for this change, the EventLink update is sufficient. If you ever need to change it again, simply repeat the steps above.

Note: The preferred distributor setting does not impact existing orders or past allocations, but it will affect upcoming allocations whose distributor lock date has not already passed. The Dates and Details articles released with each set as well as the WPN Event Calendar are great resources for staying up to date about when these crucial deadlines are approaching.

By following the steps above, WPN store owners and admins can easily keep their store’s contact details and distributor preference up to date via Wizards EventLink. Maintaining current information helps avoid missed communications and ensures your products and event support arrive via the correct channels.