How do I transfer Origin games to a new computer?

Can you transfer Origin games from one computer to another?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.

Can you download Origin games on more than one computer?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin.

Can you transfer games from Origin accounts?

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.

How do I download Origin games to my new computer?

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How do I download a game I already own on Origin?

How do I access my Origin cloud saves?

Can I transfer my games?

To transfer your game from one device to another, you need to be logged in to Google Play. Simply log in on your new device with the same account you used on the old one, download the game in Play Market, and continue playing.

What happens to your games when your Origin account expires?

The games will remain installed on your system. However, if your subscription expires then you will be asked to activate the games that you downloaded from the Vault, if you didn't already own them yourself. Basically, you need to buy it or renew your Origin Access.

Will my Origin games transfer to Steam?

Unfortunately, once you purchase the game on Origin, you can't move it to the Steam library and get all the benefits of Steam overlay and functionality. You'll have to either purchase the game on the Steam store or add it as a non-Steam game.

Can you uninstall and reinstall Origin games?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.

How many times can you download Origin games?

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Origin guarantees download availability forever after purchase, and there is no limit to the number of times a game can be downloaded.

Do Origin games transfer to EA Desktop?

Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app. EA Play is available to download from EA's website, and Origin users will also be pointed to install the new launcher via the app.

Will I lose my games if I delete Origin?

The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

How do I backup my Origin games?

Will EA ever get rid of Origin?

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.

Will EA stop using Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.

Does EA not use Origin anymore?

Electronic Arts have formally launched their new store client doodad after a long open beta, replacing the much-maligned Origin with something they refer to as "the EA app" (its actual name is only "EA"). They say it's faster and better.

How do I transfer games without losing data?

How do I transfer downloaded games from one account to another?

Can you transfer digital games?

From within the System Settings of the original console, use the option to Transfer Your User and Save Data for each account you wish to transfer. You can also select Transfer Your Save Data if you want to move an individual game save file to a different system.

Where is Origin game data stored?

The default location is a folder named Origin User Files created under current user's Documents folder.

How do I restore my Origin cloud saves?

Where are Origin installs and saves?

Open the Origin client. Click Origin in the top menu bar. Choose Application Settings. Select the Installs & Saves tab.

How do I reinstall Origin without losing games?