1. Go to your EA Account Security settings.
2. Under Login Verification, click Turn On.
3. We’ll send you a code via the method you choose right away. Use that code to activate Login Verification, and you’ll be all set.

Not getting codes to your email address?

Try resending the code. If that doesn’t work, make sure: 

• Your inbox isn’t full
• You’ve checked the spam folder
• You or your service provider haven’t blocked us.

If you’re still having trouble, contact us to set up a secondary email on your account to receive codes. Be ready to share a different email address from the one used to register for your EA Account.

Tip:Keep your email address up to date so you can always get your codes.

Make sure you can always access your account by having more than one Login Verification method. We can send you codes by email, text, or the app authenticator. You may only be able to use some of the options, depending on where you live.

1. Go to your EA Account Security settings.
2. Under Login Verification, find Preferences.
3. Click Edit.
4. We may ask you to verify your account. We’ll send a Login Verification code to either your email or phone number.
5. Choose the new method you want to add to your account.
6. Click Send Code.
7. Use that code to activate Login Verification for a new method.

Using the app authenticator

When you use the app authenticator, you’ll get a code from the Google Authenticator app whenever you need it.

1. Pick App Authenticator when you’re setting up Login Verification, then click Continue.
2. Choose your device from the dropdown menu.
3. Install the Google Authenticator app for Google Play or iPhone.
4. Open the authenticator app.
5. Click Begin Setup.
6. Choose how you want to set up the authenticator:
   • Choose Scan barcode to scan the QR code from your Settings.
   • Choose Manual entry to type in your EA Account’s email address and the Secret Key from your Settings.
7. Enter the code that the authenticator gives you.
8. Click Save.

Now when we ask you for a Login Verification code, you can open the app and enter the 6-digit code that appears.

If you lose your phone, the authenticator app fails, and you can’t access your email address, backup codes are the only way to sign into your EA Account from a new device. You can view and renew these codes in your EA Account Security settings.

Go to Backup Codes and click View to find them.

Write your backup codes down and keep them in a safe place so you’ll always be able to log in when you need to.