How do I link Origin to EA?

Can you link Origin to EA app?

Your EA Account is what you use today to log into Origin - you'll use the same credentials to login to the EA app.

How do I activate Origin on EA?

How do I get my games from Origin to EA Play?

Why are my Origin games not showing on EA app?

Click the menu icon (it looks like 3 horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the app, hover over Help, then click Restart app. If this doesn't work, log out of the app and back in again to refresh your Collection. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the EA app.

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Can I have both EA Play and Origin?

Re: Origin and EA Desktop

@hosagi Currently you can have both Origin and EA Desktop installed but cannot use them at the same time.

Does Origin account work on EA?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.

Do I need Origin if I have EA?

Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? The real answer is Yes, if an older games need origin, the EA beta app won't work, but will try and uninstall origin. Because EA is in beta mode, will they eventually be able to replace the origin app, who knows?!?

Can I activate Origin key on EA app?

If you have a key that mentions it's for Origin you should still be able to redeem it on the EA app, bearing any issues like it's already used, it's an illegitimate key, etc.

Is Origin no longer supported?

In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app. The new EA app left open beta today and is now available for download as EA's primary PC platform. The publisher claims that this new platform “is our fastest and lightest PC client to date.

Are Origin and EA login the same?

Both the subscription-based video game services- EA Access is for PS4 and Xbox One, while Origin Access is for PC - will “also get a fresh new look”, EA said. But there is no change to existing benefits. In fact, EA will add more going forward, including exclusive challenges and item drops.

Is EA replacing Origin?

Two years ago, EA announced its plans to replace the Origin PC client, and now the new app is finally beginning to roll out. Supposedly, it's a much lighter and faster experience with a more streamlined design. EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features.

Can I play EA on Steam but not Origin?

Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.

Can I link my Origin and Steam EA Play?

Sign in to Steam. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam. Install the EA app if you haven't already. The EA app will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.

Is it better to get EA Play on Steam or Origin?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).

Are EA games better on Origin or Steam?

Steam, without a doubt, has a much larger community than Origin. Steam's community is bigger and much more active. This usually won't matter much, since most Origin multiplayer games are crossplay with Steam.

Why did EA drop Origin?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...

Is Origin being shut down?

Say farewell to EA's launcher! EA is officially saying goodbye to Origin. When you log in to the launcher, you will see a notification saying that later this year, the EA app for Windows will replace Origin as the destination for purchasing, downloading, and playing EA games.

How do I know if my EA account is linked?

You can check if you've linked your accounts before by checking your Connections page on myaccount.ea.com. Any Xbox gamertags and PlayStation™Network Online IDs that are linked to your EA Account will show under Connections.

What happened to all my Origin games?

Click on EA Account and Billing, then Order History. Check the order status there. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed. If your order is not showing, then you may have bought the game on another account.

Why can't I access Origin?

When you encounter “online login is currently unavailable in Origin”, you should restart Origin completely in the first place. Right-click the Origin icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Quit Origin. Then open Origin again and try logging in your account.

Why can't I connect to Origin?

Your firewall or antivirus software can sometimes cause interference to Origin so it can't connect to the Internet. To see if that's the case for you, temporarily disable your firewall and see if the problem remains. (You may need to consult your firewall documentation for instructions on disabling it.)

Why can't I enable Origin in game?

Origin Overlay Not Working FAQ

To enable Origin overlay, you need to open Origin client, click Origin menu and select Application Settings. Then select ORIGIN IN-GAME tab and toggle on the Enabled Origin In-Game option.

Why is my EA Origin not working?

Most likely clearing the Origin's caches will fix it, if not, then most likely uninstalling and reinstalling Origin afterwards will get your Origin working again. To clear out your Origin's caches, follow the guidance below : Completely log out and close down Origin.

How do I put Origin back online?