Origin/EA App - Account

Origin/EA App – Activation via a purchased account:

Required Information:

  • Login credentials for the EA account – the email and password provided by the seller.
  • Access to the email inbox associated with the account (if provided) to obtain 2FA codes.
  • Installed EA App (or the older Origin client) on PC and internet access.

Activation Steps (using the purchased EA account):

  1. Launch the EA App and log out of any personal account if necessary.
  2. Log in with the provided email and password for the purchased EA account.
  3. If two-factor authentication is prompted, enter the code sent to the email (or through whatever 2FA method is set up). If you have trouble obtaining the code, reach out to the seller.
  4. Verify that the game appears in the EA App library (under "My Games" or "Collection") and that it’s not installed/used (no gameplay progress on the account).
  5. Change the account credentials:
    • Change email: Go to myaccount.ea.com and change the account’s email to your own (non-temporary) email. Confirm the change via the code sent to the original email.
    • Change password: Set a new strong password in the account’s Security settings.
    • Add 2FA: Enable two-factor authentication on the EA account (e.g., via an authenticator app or phone verification).
  6. Use this account only to play the purchased game. Do not use it for other purposes (like buying more games via Origin/EA Store), as that could increase the chance of drawing EA’s attention.

Important Tips for EA Account Safety:

  • Use a personal email: Do not use any temporary email provided by the seller longer than necessary. As soon as you gain access, change the account’s email to one of your own (ideally an older, established email, not a freshly created one).
  • Avoid contacting official support about the purchase: Do not reach out to EA support (or Steam support if the account is linked to Steam) to tell them you bought the account. This can lead to the account being banned for violating terms of service.
  • Do not change account region: Refrain from altering the account’s country/region. Such changes can raise suspicion and increase ban risk.
  • Don’t add foreign payment methods: Avoid attaching credit cards or bank accounts from a different region. Transactions originating from other countries could trigger EA’s fraud detection.
  • Be cautious linking with other services: If you need to link this EA account with a Steam account (for example, for a Steam-purchased game that requires EA login), do not use a brand-new EA account. It’s best to have the account exist for a while before linking, as completely new accounts are more likely to be monitored more strictly.

Important Notices:

  • Follow the above tips to minimize the risk of losing access to the account. Selling accounts violates EA’s terms, and if discovered, it can result in the game or account being banned.
  • If you encounter any issues with the account (login problems, game not working, or suspected ban), contact the seller immediately and provide details through the support channels.