Link your EA Account to your console, Steam, Twitch, and more

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Overview

Log in to your EA Account and go to Connected Accounts to link accounts or authorize apps. Linking lets you sync progress across platforms, claim in-game rewards from streams, and get help faster if you lose access to your account.

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EA Account linking on EA Help

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.
You can switch your linked accounts up to 3 times in a rolling year, but choosing the right account from the start is still the safest way to keep your account secure. Always link to an account you'll keep long-term to preserve your progress and purchases.

How to link an EA Account to 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 Nintendo 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.

Watch our video to learn how to link your EA Account to PlayStation®. 

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.

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.
EA Account linking page for Amazon Prime.

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.
Discord EA Account linking page.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.Epic Games EA Account linking page.

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. 
Facebook EA Account linking page.

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 EA Account linking page.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 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.

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