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How do I transfer apex from EA to Steam?

How to move Apex Legends from Origin to Steam
  1. Ensure your game is up to date on Origin.
  2. Locate your Origin game installation folder. Once you've found it, rename the Apex folder into Apex Legends .
  3. Locate your Steam installation folder. ...
  4. Launch Steam and download the game from there. ...
  5. You're good to go!
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Can I transfer my EA Apex account to Steam?

Never fear, though, as you can now make the switch over to Steam in Apex Legends pretty easily by linking your Origin account – keeping all of your stats and items. Steam EA's subscription service, EA Play, is now available through Steam.
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How do I transfer games from EA to Steam?

How to install EA games on Steam
  1. Sign in to Steam.
  2. Go to your Library.
  3. Select the game.
  4. Click Install.
  5. Click Next on the pop-up window to install the game.
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Do I have to download Apex again on Steam?

- if you play APEX Legends on Steam then it will link directly with your Origin account and your progress and content will cross over. So it means that you need to download the game on Steam and then ensure that your Steam and Origin accounts (with the game data linked to it) are linked.
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Can Origin Apex play with Steam?

Cross-play for Apex Legends is supported on the following platforms: The EA app. Steam.
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Guide: Move Apex from ORIGIN to STEAM | No Redownload!

Is it better to download Apex on Origin or Steam?

Do I still need Origin even I download it here? Same servers, full crossplay/crossprogress between Steam and Origin. And because of the way apex work if origin servers go down you won't be able to play it on steam as well. So just pick the platform you prefer.
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How do I link my Apex account?

Tap Settings on the bottom-left corner of your Apex Legends Mobile home screen. Tap the + (plus sign) icon at the top. Choose which account you want to link to. Your options are EA Account, Facebook, Google Play, or Apple ID, depending on your device.
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How do I restore my Apex on Steam?

  1. Install Steam and. log in. ...
  2. Launch Steam.
  3. Click on "Steam" in the upper left corner of the Steam application.
  4. Select "Backup and restore games..."
  5. Select "Restore a previous backup"
  6. Browse to the location of the game's backup files.
  7. Continue through the Steam windows to install the necessary games.
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How do I reinstall Apex on Steam?

Steam
  1. Open the Steam client.
  2. Search for Apex Legends.
  3. Click Play Game.
  4. Click Install.
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What happens if I unlink my Apex account from Steam?

That means you'll permanently lose access to all of the following: games and game progress. DLC, expansions, and anything extra you have for your game.
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Can you link EA to Steam?

The easiest way to link your Steam Account is by logging in on the EA Helps website and then signing in through Steam.
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Can you transfer EA Play to PC?

Yes. If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass member, you'll need to link your Xbox and EA accounts and make sure that you have installed the EA app, now in beta, to enjoy EA Play titles on PC. The Xbox app for Windows will walk you through the setup process if you don't already have both.
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How do I transfer games from my EA account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.
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Do Apex accounts transfer?

No, Apex Legends currently does not feature cross-progression, so there is no way to have your rank, profile, cosmetics, Legend unlocks, and skins follow you to another platform. The only exception is changing between the Origin launcher to Steam on PC, where you will have your data transfer over.
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How do I know if my EA account is linked to Steam Apex?

Is there a way to find out what ea account my steam account is linked to? You contact EA support. As the linking is done on EA's end, only EA support can actually do anything about it. Steam can not see which EA account was used.
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Does Apex crossplay account transfer?

Apex Legends doesn't support cross-progression or cross-platform play for different consoles. You won't be able to carry over your own achievements, progress, and more to other systems if you play on more than one platform.
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Does reinstalling Steam delete games?

If reinstalling Steam and Steam games in the near future, please move the steamapps folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps) outside of the Steam directory to prevent your games from being deleted. Additionally, backups of all game content can be created for reinstallation.
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Why is Steam making me reinstall a game I already have installed?

Games may appear uninstalled when Steam no longer recognizes the installation files. As long as the affected game's folder is still in the proper location, attempting to launch the game will prompt a download. This will allow Steam to recognize the installation files during the download process.
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How do I restore my apex?

Restore APEX Apps and Workspace Files
  1. Run the APEX Application Archive productivity app, sign in using the database user that you imported, and complete the first time setup if prompted.
  2. Click Archived Content and then click Restore for the application you want to restore. ...
  3. Go back to App Builder.
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How do I add a game to Steam that was downloaded elsewhere?

  1. Launch Steam.
  2. Click the. Games. menu, choose. Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.
  3. Browse for games on your computer or put a check next to the game(s) you wish to add to the. Library.
  4. Click on. Add Selected Programs. .
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How do I relink my EA account to Apex?

On EA Help
  1. Click Log In.
  2. Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials.
  3. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.
  4. All set! Your accounts are linked.
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Can I link my Apex account to PC?

You're able to connect your Xbox account to your EA Account overall, which you've done already if you've played Apex on your Xbox. Apex Legends does not currently support cross-progression so there's not a way for any unlocks on your Xbox to be moved to the PC account at this time, however.
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Is EA Play on Steam the same as 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.
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Do EA games on Steam need Origin?

You may need Origin to launch some EA games from Steam. When you do, Steam will tell you the game needs to be launched using a third-party DRM and will show Origin software installation in the system requirements. Otherwise, you can launch the game as you would any other Steam game by clicking the title and then Play.
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