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Why is my Origin game already redeemed?

If you're getting the "code already used" message, it means the game code has been registered. Your game should show up in the "My Games" folder of the Origin
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account you used to enter the code. If your game isn't there, you're either logged into the wrong account or the game hasn't been activated yet.
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What to do if a code has already been redeemed on Origin?

Code has already been used/redeemed

Try restarting the Origin app or logging out and log back in and check your My Game Library tab if the game is there.
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Why does Origin say my Sims 4 code has already been used?

The game does not need to be registered again. Login in the Origin Client with the Email/PW you first registered the game on and download and install the game from there. The game only needs to be registered once and you won't need the code again after your initial registration.
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How do I activate a game I bought on Origin on steam?

Here's what you need to do:
  1. Open your Steam Library.
  2. Click on the plus icon (“Add a game”) on the bottom left.
  3. Select “Add a Non-Steam Game” from the list.
  4. Steam will generate a list of all available programs and executables found on your PC. ...
  5. Select “Add Selected Programs” to finish the process.
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How do I activate my EA Origin game?

Origin Game Key Activation
  1. Login to your Origin account.
  2. Click "Origin" in the top left corner of the window.
  3. Click "Redeem Product Code...".
  4. Enter your code and click "Next".
  5. Confirm your code redemption by clicking "Next".
  6. You product activation should be confirmed by the text in green.
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How To Redeem Code Origin Tutorial

How do I install a game I bought on Origin?

Install your game disc in the Origin client
  1. Log in to the Origin client.
  2. Click Origin in the menu bar and select Redeem Product Code.
  3. Enter your game code and click Next.
  4. Close the code redemption window.
  5. Insert your game disc into your computer's disc drive.
  6. Click Install on the game installation pop-up window.
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How do I get my Origin activation code?

After purchasing a game through Origin, locate the code in the receipt email that you should have received. You need this code to install your game. If you cannot find the serial number, or you have deleted the email, you can find your code in your Order History by going to Origin > EA Account and Billing... >
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Does EA Play work on Steam if I bought it on 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.
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Why do I need Origin if I bought the game on Steam?

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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Why won t my Sims 4 play from Origin?

Is your Play button in Origin greyed out? Sometimes this can be caused by corrupted local data and these need to be deleted. Please open this folder: C:\ProgramData\Origin\Llocal Data)\The Sims 4 and delete the content.
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How to reinstall Sims 4 without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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Do Origin game codes expire?

Unless the Key was from some sort of promotion or wasn't recieved legitimately, The keys should never expire.
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Why does it say gift card already redeemed?

You've Already Applied the Gift Card to Your Account

If you see an error message that the gift card or gift voucher has already been redeemed, it's likely that the claim code has already been applied to your account, or to another account.
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Can you redeem Sims 4 code twice?

Re: Redeem Serial code twice

You can just reinstall the game through the account you first used to install the game with. The game does not need to be registered again. Login in the Origin Client with the Email/PW you first registered the game on and download and install the game from there.
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How long does it take for a redeem code to expire?

Garena Free Fire redeem codes for July 16, 2022: All codes are generated everyday and expire within the next 24 hours and the players cannot use the same code twice.
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Do you still need Origin to play Sims 4?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.
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Is it better to buy games from Origin or Steam?

Why do gamers prefer Steam to Origin? The reason is very simple: Steam offers better services. Steam has most games from third-party publishers, and it also boasts of the biggest library of games. As for EA Origin, it does stock few third-party games other than EA's, but typically, Steam has it beat on pricing.
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Can I play EA games without Origin?

No, unfortunately you indeed still need Origin to be installed/running in the background for Steam EA games to work.
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Can I link EA Origin to 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. Log in to the EA app using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account. Steam will install your game and let you know when it's ready to play.
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Do I have to rebuy EA games on Steam?

For digitally-bought PC games, we don't have to rebuy them anymore. Games purchased from online gaming platforms, like Steam or EA Play, stay linked to our account even if they are uninstalled from the computer. This way, we can reinstall them at any time, as long as we are connected to the Internet.
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Does bought game on Steam need code for Origin?

Re: Missing Steam Product Code For Origin

If this was purchased digitally through Steam, typically you won't receive a product code. You'd just need to be sure you have the account linked to your EA Account correctly and it should verify things for you automatically.
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Why is Origin asking for activation code?

Origin game shows "Activation Required" message on Origin launcher. When Origin shows an "ACTIVATION REQUIRED" message on the Origin Launcher, it means that it either does not allow games to be launched using the game's AppID or it needs it, depending on the latest version of Origin.
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Can you activate Origin codes on Steam?

If you purchase the game on Steam, can you also play it on Origin. If you purchase the game on Origin, you cannot play it on Steam. Physical edition codes can only be redeemed in Origin.
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Why can't I find my purchased game on Origin?

If your purchase processed but you still don't see your game

Click on the Origin menu in the Origin client and select Reload Page. If this does not work, log out of Origin and log back in again. This will refresh your Game Library in the Origin client. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling Origin.
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