Why is my EA account a child account?

If you created an EA Account for your child and they are under the minimum age in their country or region, they have a child EA Account. Once they've reached the minimum age, they can upgrade (or “age up”) their child account to a teen account.

How do I make my EA account older?

Edit your basic information

Go to your EA Account and Billing Settings. Click on the About Me tab. Click Edit next to: Basic Information to update your EA ID, First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth.

How do I unlink my child's EA account from my Xbox?

Go to the EA Account settings portal. Click on Connections. Find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it.

Do you have to be 18 to have an EA account?

You must be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age of your country of residence) to create an EA Account. If your age is between the relevant minimum age and 18 (or the age of majority where you live), you and your parent or guardian must review and agree to this Agreement together.

Why can't I use my EA account?

Try resetting your EA Account password. This helps in most cases. If that doesn't work, wait 90 minutes and try again. You may have tried to reset your password too many times, and too fast.

How to Add Teens/Family account in EA Account

Why can't I link my EA account to my PS4?

An EA Account can only have one of each platform account linked at a time. This means that you can't link an EA Account to two PlayStation™Network IDs, for example. Instead, you'll need to create a new EA Account to link to your additional platform accounts.

Do EA accounts expire?

'If you have not used your Entitlements or Account for twenty four (24) months or more and your Account has associated Entitlements, your Entitlements will expire and your Account may be cancelled for non-use,' say the terms.

Does Origin have age restriction?

Platform parental controls. If your child is under the age of 18 years and is playing, you may also be able to set parental controls on a platform level which will be followed in our games.

Does apex have age restriction?

Apex Legends is rated T (Teen 13+) with Content Descriptors for Blood and Violence and Interactive Elements that include Users Interact (meaning players can communicate online if they choose) and In-Game Purchases (meaning the game offers the ability to exchange real-world currency for in-game currency or items).

Can I make my own EA ID?

Getting started

Set up your new account right here on EA Help. Click Sign Up at the top of any page. You can also create an account once you download the EA app.

How do I stop my Xbox account from being a child account?

Can you change Xbox child account to normal account?

Unfortunately it is not possible to force a child account to become an adult account on Xbox Live. Changing the Microsoft Account profile age will not change the account and give adult permissions to the child account.

Why is my Xbox account a child account?

If you were not yet 18 when you signed up for Xbox LIVE, your account was designated a child account. Child accounts are tied to a parent's Windows Live ID to control Family Settings, and some features of Xbox LIVE are restricted.

How do I link my EA account again?

How do I change my age on Apex?

You can't change your age, especially if you're not actually the age required. If you have entered a wrong date, a game advisor can assist you, if not, you need to wait until you have reached the required age.

Is there swearing in Apex Legends?

Apex Legends is definitely less cartoonish and has more of an edge than Fortnite. Clouds of red appear when opponents are shot. Sex and swearing: None that I witnessed, though the teaser video below isn't afraid to feature a sexual reference and a bleeped-out curse word.

Should I let my 13 year old play Apex Legends?

The game is regularly updated with new content and is very kid friendly as the blood effects can be turned off, at which point the game does not look very violent at all. Even with the blood effects there is not much blood anyway.

Did EA stop using Origin?

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.

Why are games age restricted?

Video game age restrictions can help show what content is suitable for your child's age. You can also use them to set limits on what is available for your child to play.

Who puts age restrictions on games?

Roughly two dozen video game age rating systems exist worldwide. Most European countries, for example, adhere to the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) standard, and in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) sets the restrictions.

Can a 13 year old have an EA account?

Creating a child account

Set up your child's account using the EA app to get them in the game. Parents and guardians, make your own EA Account before creating one for your child. Use your email address to set it up — you'll use it again as the parental email for your child's account.

Is a EA ban permanent?

A ban is when we remove your access to a game, part of a game, or your EA Account for an extended period of time. We normally issue a ban on your EA Account due to repeated or extreme violations of our Terms of Service or Rules of Conduct. Account bans are typically permanent.

Can a 16 year old have an EA account?

A teen EA Account lets your child access all the features of our games and services (subject to any parental controls that you may have set on a console or through the EA app).