EA account linking to a new Xbox Account
Hi, I have an EA account, have had so for years. I have a reasonable amount of paid content on it, 20+ titles. I also have an Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription and have been eagerly awaiting access to the EA Play library since it was announced last year. The EA play content comes up on my Xbox Game pass for PC as being available, that's great! Looks like I have to install a Beta of EA Desktop which appears to be replacing Origin. Fine I guess, another launcher, but hopefully it will play nice with GOG Galaxy 2.0. Go to sign in and it tells me that my EA account is already linked to a different Xbox Account. I have to think about this as I don't recognise it, then I recall this is an old, old, Xbox account from when I had an Xbox 360. I don't ever recall linking this to my EA account, but no big deal, or so I thought, I'll unlink this old Xbox account that I don't use and link it to my current Xbox Game Pass for PC account that I use and pay a subscription for when I log back in. No dice, I know see a message that says I can't link my EA account with my current Xbox account because it has previously linked to another Xbox account in the past. So I think this is a bit odd, I know I can't merge my Xbox accounts, the old one with the new, I've been down this road with Microsoft before. So maybe I think I'll create a new EA account and link this with my current Xbox Game Pass account and then have that merged to my current EA Account - the one with all my content. Time to head to help.ea.com - I have a lengthy discussion with someone on the chat. Apparently, no, they cannot merge a new EA account with my existing EA account because I have linked my existing EA account with Steam. This happened out of necessity I think when I purchased EA content on Steam last year. Okay, so maybe I can have my existing EA account signed into Origin and the new account signed into EA Desktop Beta? Nope, the credentials are shared. So creating a new EA account won't help. Okay, maybe tech support can assist me with linking my current EA account with my current Xbox Game Pass account? No, this is restricted because I have at some point in the past linked my EA account with an Xbox account, one that I don't use. I asked the tech support rep about this restriction, what is the reasoning behind this restriction, will this restriction be reviewed in the future, and if so will I be contacted about this? I was informed that I should make a post here. I am a bit frustrated by the experience. It seems like an arbitrary restriction, all I want is to access all my EA content in one place, the stuff I paid for and the EA Play content I am entitled to with my Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription. Two EA accounts is not the answer, especially as I own multiple devices and EA Desktop Beta and Origin share credentials. Can anyone help with this? Who can I contact regarding this restriction? I know I might be a bit of an edge case, but I figure that with the EA Play content available through Xbox Game Pass for PC now that I can't be the only person in this predicament. ThanksSolved41KViews71likes408CommentsFAQ - EA Games on Steam
Having trouble linking your EA account? Use this FAQ to help troubleshoot issues you may have with your EA games on Steam. WHAT EA GAMES ARE ON STEAM? We’re frequently updating our Steam catalog. Check out our Steam store page for the most up-to-date list. LINKING YOUR ACCOUNTS You only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam. Sign into Steam. Launch an EA game from Steam by clicking Play. Install Origin if you haven’t already. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to Origin 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. Note: You can only link one Steam account to one EA Account, so make sure you choose the right EA Account to link to. Unlinking accounts Want to unlink your Steam account? Contact us for help. INSTALLING EA GAMES THROUGH STEAM Once you’ve linked your accounts and installed your first EA game through Steam, installing future games gets a lot easier: Sign into Steam. Go to your Library. Select the game. Click Install. Click Next on the pop-up window to install the game. HOW DO I PLAY WITH MY FRIENDS? Origin-required games You can tell if a game is Origin-required if it says it “Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required.” For games that need Origin but you bought them on Steam, you’ll need to add your friends on Origin to play with them. You won’t be able to add friends on Steam. Steam-native games Native games on Steam don’t need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you’ll need to play the game on Steam too. Add friends on Origin Adding friends on Steam Cross-play games Cross-play games can be played on Steam or Origin, and you can play with both Steam and Origin friends at the same time! To invite friends, you’ll need to add them in-game. What about game invites? You can only send game invites between Origin accounts. GOT QUESTIONS? Do I always need Origin to play EA games in my Steam library? 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. If I buy a game on Steam, can I buy DLC for that game on Origin? Yep! You can buy DLC both on Origin and Steam. If I buy a game on Origin, can I buy DLC for that game on Steam? For Origin-purchased base games, you’ll need to buy all DLC in Origin. I'm an Origin Access subscriber. Do I get my 10% subscriber discount on Steam? No, the Origin Access subscriber discount only applies to purchases made through the Origin platform, and to in-game purchases through games originally purchased through Origin. Can I earn Steam Achievements and Trading Cards with EA Games? You won’t earn Steam Achievements for our games, but you can still build out your Trading Card collection. Learn more about Trading cards on Steam. Can I use Cloud saves? You can’t use Cloud saves for EA Games on Steam. More questions? Full details are available via EA Help.31KViews17likes0Comments[INFO REQUEST] "Service Limitations Apply" Error In EA app Or Online
Hi everyone, Over the past week, we’ve seen a small uptick in reports from players encountering a “Service Limitations Apply” error in the EA app on PC and Mac. This error appears during login, when launching a game via a third-party launcher (like Steam or Epic), or when trying to link those launchers to an EA account. To help us investigate and hopefully resolve this for those affected, please share the following information in your reply: Your region/country of residence Whether you are located in or connecting through a country listed under EA’s restricted regions (see: "EA games unavailable in some countries or regions") Are you using a VPN? If so, please disable it completely (make sure no VPN-related processes are running), reboot your device, and try again. Your EA app Error Reporter ID You can generate this from the EA app and post it here in the thread. See [INFO/GUIDE] Index - Troubleshooting the EA app. Once we have these details, we can investigate the issue further and try to identify its cause. Thanks for your help!26KViews7likes213Comments[GUIDE] EA Account Help: No Access, Disabled Accounts, Hacks, Bans, and More
Having trouble accessing or linking your account? Check out this guide to see what to do next. Some issues can be fixed in your account portal, while others will need help from EA Support. Just a heads up, we do not have access to account details here on the forum, so we cannot help with account issues directly. Good luck and game on! Index EA Account Help: Account Recovery EA Account Help: Unlinking and Linking of Accounts EA Account Help: Disabled Account EA Account Help: Hacked Account EA Account Help: Banned Account20KViews14likes0CommentsPS5 - EA PLAY - ACCOUNT CHANGING
Hello, We just bought a new PS5 Pro. My husband usually plays FC25 on PC, and he got the PS5 Pro to play FC26. We’re planning to get an EA Play subscription to play games together, but he mentioned that if he links his current EA account (the one he uses for FC25 on PC), he might lose his existing data. So we’re not going to connect his EA account until he switches to FC26. In the meantime, can I link my own EA account to the PS5, get a 1-month EA Play subscription, and then switch to his EA account later when we’re ready? Is it possible to change the EA account on the PS5 after some time? Also, when we get EA Play, are games like It Takes Two, The Sims 4, and FC26 available for free? We're completely new to PlayStation, so I wanted to ask.Solved4.3KViews0likes3Comments[GUIDE] EA Account Help: Disabled Account
Trying to log into your game but getting a message that your platform account is linked to an email ending with @disabled.ea.com? This means your EA account has expired and has been disabled, usually because of inactivity. To fix it, find the right email you used for that EA account and reset your password. Once you do, your email will replace the @disabled.ea.com one, and you’ll get access again. If you don’t know the email or can’t access it anymore, contact EA Support. They can help you find your account or unlink your platform so you can connect it to a new EA account.4.3KViews3likes0CommentsAn EA Account can only be linked to one Xbox account in its lifetime.
Just signed up for Xbox Game Pass 14 day trial and disappointingly feel I'm going to miss out on actually 'trialing' what i want to trial because of the EA account linking issue with xbox. I already have my Playstation account linked with EA however getting the below message when attempting to link the new xbox game pass account i created. Your accounts can’t be linked because the EA Account for REMOVED was previously linked to the Xbox account for REMOVED. An EA Account can only be linked to one Xbox account in its lifetime. By the way, I use a password manager and have zero recollection of using a xbox account linked in the past. I have a case open (#209316687) however worried that this isn't going to be sorted and can't see an option to chat with anyone apart from a useless bot. Is there anyone who can help me get this sorted quicker?? Surely I dont have to create a new Sony (Playstation) and EA account just to have them all linked correctly and you will be able to see that it's rarely (if ever been used previously). Thanks.Solved3.5KViews0likes1CommentMy PSN is linked to an unknown EA account!! Help!!!!!!!
Hello!!! I need serious help !!! Please help me! Hello , I just purchase and installed Spolit Fiction on my PSN: Nedda_E But it said I can't start the game because my account needs to update login password. However when I use my PSN login email:[edit: email address removed] to login to EA.com, I found that this email is not linked with any PSN account. And my PSN account is linked to an unknown email I never used!!! I want to unlink my PSN account from that EA account (83*****@disabled.ea.co) which I never used!!!! What can I do now? Because I can't find anyway that to login to that EA account (83*****@disabled.ea.co) I never used, I can't unlink my PSN: Nedda_E and relink my PSN to my EA account (Both use email: [edit: email address removed]), why this is happening?? Can you help me!!!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!3.4KViews1like14Comments[GUIDE] EA Account Help: Unlinking and Linking of Accounts
Want to link your platform account to EA? Watch these quick videos to get set up and start playing! How to Link Your EA Account to PlayStation® How to Link Your EA Account to Xbox How to link your EA Account to Nintendo Switch™ Heads up: You can only link one platform account of each type to your EA account. Once it’s linked, you can’t swap it out for another later, so double-check before you connect. If you made a mistake or aren’t using the linked account anymore, reach out to EA Support to see if they can help. Want to link a platform that’s not listed here? Check the EA Help article for more info.3.4KViews2likes0CommentsIssue with Incorrect Email Linked to My EA Account
Dear EA Support Team, I am writing to request assistance with an issue regarding my EA account. It appears that my EA account is linked to an incorrect email address, which I did not create or recognize. This situation has caused several issues, including the inability to manage my account properly. Most importantly, my PlayStation Network (PSN) account is linked to this EA account with the incorrect email, preventing me from unlinking it. Since I do not have access to this email, I am unable to receive password reset emails or make any changes to the account settings. I was unaware that my PSN account had been linked to an incorrect EA account until I attempted to manage my linked accounts. Now, I am completely unable to access my EA account or make any modifications. I kindly request your help in verifying my identity and assisting me in either: Changing the email associated with my EA account to the correct one, so I can regain access. Unlinking my PSN account from the incorrect EA account, allowing me to link it to my correct EA account. Please let me know what steps I need to take to resolve this issue. I can provide any necessary information to verify my identity. Thank you for your time and support.Solved3KViews0likes2Comments