How to link to an EA Account

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Overview

Log in to your EA Account and go to Connected Accounts to link accounts or authorize apps. Linking your EA Account to a platform, social, or authorized third-party account can unlock new experiences and make it easier to get help if needed.

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EA Account linking on EA Help

You can only link your EA Account to your chosen platform, streaming, or mobile account once. Make sure to choose an account you’ll always have access to.
EA Help makes it easy to link accounts. Just log in to your EA Account and enter the credentials of the platform account you want to link. EA Account settings page showing "Connected Accounts" with options to link PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Google, and more.When you’re signed in, you can check which platform accounts you’ve already linked on the Connected Accounts tab in your EA Account settings. Keep in mind that connected Nintendo Accounts won’t appear here. Underage EA Accounts can’t link to some streaming and social accounts. Learn more about age requirements.

How to link an EA Account to Amazon

  1. 1
    Log in to your EA Account.
  2. 2
    Go to Connected Accounts.
  3. 3
    Select Amazon Prime Gaming.
  4. 4
    Select Continue to sign in to Amazon and complete the steps to link your account.

  1. 1
    Log in to Amazon Luna using your Amazon account info.
  2. 2
    Select any EA title.
  3. 3
    Log in with your EA Account. 
  4. 4
    Follow the on-screen instructions to link your Amazon Luna to your EA Account.

How to link an EA Account to Discord

If you haven’t already, install the EA app before linking your accounts.
  1. 1
    Open the EA app and go to Settings.
  2. 2
    Go to Connected Accounts and select Connect next to Discord.
  3. 3
    Log in with your Discord account, and Authorize your account. 
  4. 4
    In the confirmation window, select Link accounts.
  5. 5
    Log in to the EA app with your EA Account.
  6. 6
    If the account connection is successful, you’ll see your Discord username with a green checkmark next to it. To unlink your accounts at any time, click the Disconnect button.
Linking your EA Account with Discord through the EA app adds Rich Presence, which gives your friends a more detailed view of your in-game activity on Discord, including:
  • Current status (if you’re waiting in a lobby or currently playing)
  • Game mode details
  • Party size
  • EA membership status (EA Play or EA Play Pro). 

How to link an EA Account to Epic Games

You’ll only be asked to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Epic Games. If you haven’t already, install the EA app before linking your accounts.
  1. 1
    Log in to your Epic Games account.
  2. 2
    Go to your Library, choose your EA game, and select Install.
    • The EA app will launch and ask you to link your Epic Games account and your EA Account.
  3. 3
    Log in to the EA app with your EA Account.
Epic Games will install your game and let you know when it’s ready to play.

How to link an EA Account to Facebook

  1. 1
    Log in to your EA Account.
  2. 2
    Go to Connected Accounts.
  3. 3
    Select Facebook.
  4. 4
    Select Continue to sign in to Facebook and complete the steps to link your account. 

How to link an EA Account to Steam

You only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam. If you haven’t already, install the EA app before linking your accounts.
  1. 1
    Log in to your EA Account.
  2. 2
    Go to Connected Accounts.
  3. 3
    Select Steam.
  4. 4
    Select Continue to sign in to Steam and complete the steps to link your account.
Steam will install your game and let you know when it’s ready to play.

How to link an EA Account to Twitch

Link your EA Account to Twitch to share your gaming experiences with your audience and watch select live streams for a chance to unlock in-game rewards.
  1. 1
    Log in to your EA Account. 
  2. 2
    Go to Connected Accounts.
  3. 3
    Select Twitch. 
  4. 4
    Select Continue to sign in to your Twitch account and complete the steps to link your account.
You can also link your EA Account directly from Twitch. Watch our video guide on how to link your EA Account to Twitch.

🎮How to claim Twitch Drops  

Make sure you’ve linked the right Twitch account to your EA Account and that you followed Twitch’s steps for claiming Drops.If you can’t find your rewards, check that you met the criteria for the Twitch Drop. Some streams may enter you in a draw for a Drop, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll get rewards.
Need help with missing in-game content? Use our Missing Content Tool. For more help, check out our missing content article.

How to link an EA Account to YouTube

  1. 1
    Go to the Connected Apps tab in YouTube Settings.
  2. 2
    Select Connect next to Electronic Arts.
  3. 3
    You’ll be asked if you want to allow Electronic Arts to connect accounts. To continue, select Connect.
  4. 4
    Confirm your EA Account. If it’s not the account you want to link, select Not your account? to switch to the right one.
  5. 5
    Select Continue. If you have two-factor authentication (2FA) turned on, you’ll be asked to verify your identity.
  6. 6
    Select Link Accounts.
  7. 7
    Select Return to YouTube.
Watch our video guide to learn how to link your EA Account to YouTube.

🎮How to get YouTube rewards

  • Link your EA Account to YouTube. 
  • Open a YouTube reward-enabled stream.
  • Watch the stream for the required length of time to earn the reward. 
  • Log in to your game to find your rewards.
Need help with missing in-game content? Use our Missing Content Tool. For more help, check out our missing content article.

How to link an EA Account on Xbox, PlayStation®, or Switch

If you used the same email address to create your EA Account and console account, your accounts should automatically connect when your game loads on your console. Otherwise, you’ll need to link your account. 
  1. 1
    Open your EA game on your Xbox, PlayStation®, or Switch console.
  2. 2
    Log in with your primary EA Account. 
You'll be asked to verify with a one-time code sent to the email address associated with your EA Account. When prompted, check your email for the code and enter it into your console’s login screen.

Sub-accounts

Sub-accounts, like child accounts or other limited accounts that share Xbox or PlayStation® subscriptions, can’t connect to EA Accounts to play online.Watch our video to learn how to link your EA Account to PlayStation®.
Watch our video to learn how to link your EA Account to Xbox. 
Watch our video to learn how to link your EA Account to Nintendo Switch.

How to recover or unlink an old or expired EA Account

Make sure you understand the risks of unlinking an old or expired EA Account before you relink your Steam account or console to a new EA Account.
  1. 1
    Start your game.
  2. 2
    If you know your previous login details, select Recover my account. 
  3. 3
    Enter your details and proceed with the recovery process.
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