How to Link Steam and Origin Accounts

Linking your Steam and Origin accounts lets you play EA games you own on Steam through the Origin app, keeps your friends list in sync, and unlocks cross-platform features like shared achievements and cloud saves. Before you start, make sure you know the login credentials for both accounts and that you have access to the email addresses associated with each one.

What You’ll Need

• Your Steam account username and password
• Your Origin (EA) account email and password
• Access to the email inbox linked to your Origin account (for verification codes)
• A web browser or the Origin client installed on your PC

Step-by-Step

1. Open the Origin client or visit the EA website. If you have Origin installed, launch it and log in with your EA account. If not, go to ea.com and sign in.
2. Navigate to Account Settings. In Origin, click your profile picture in the bottom-left corner, then select EA Account and Billing. On the website, hover over your avatar and choose Account Settings.
3. Go to the Connections tab. In the account settings page, find the Connections section. This lists all platforms linked to your EA account, including Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Twitch.
4. Click the Steam icon. You’ll see a button that says Connect or a Steam logo with a link option. Click it.
5. Log in to Steam. A new browser window or pop-up will open, asking you to sign in to your Steam account. Enter your Steam username and password, then click Sign In.
6. Allow the connection. Steam will show a page asking permission for Origin to access your account. Click Allow or Continue.
7. Confirm the link. You’ll be redirected back to the EA site or Origin client, which will confirm that your accounts are now linked. You may need to enter a security code sent to your email to finalize.
8. Verify the connection. Go back to the Connections page and check that the Steam icon shows as Connected with your Steam username displayed.

Common Mistakes

• Linking the wrong Steam account. If you have multiple Steam accounts, make sure you log in to the one that actually owns the EA games you want to play.
• Using an old Origin email. If you can’t receive the verification code, you may have changed emails since creating the Origin account. Check all inboxes including spam.
• Clicking the wrong platform icon. The Connections page has icons for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and others. Double-check you’re clicking the Steam one.
• Skipping the email verification. Some users miss the confirmation email and think the link failed. Always complete the final verification step.

Tips

• Link your accounts while both are logged in on the same browser to avoid session conflicts.
• If you plan to play EA games on Steam, linking also enables cross-play for supported multiplayer titles.
• Keep your Origin account email up to date to avoid future verification issues.
• After linking, restart the Origin client and Steam to ensure the connection is recognized.

Troubleshooting

I don’t see a Steam option in Connections. This can happen if you’re already linked to a different Steam account, or if your EA account is a child account. Log out and log in with the correct EA account. If you’re on a child account, you’ll need a parent to manage the link.

I get an error saying the Steam account is already linked. That Steam account is connected to another EA account. You must unlink it from the other EA account first. Log into that EA account, go to Connections, and click the disconnect button next to Steam. Then try again.

The Steam login page doesn’t load. Disable browser pop-up blockers or try a different browser. Also ensure your Steam account isn’t protected by Steam Guard in a way that blocks the pop-up—enter the code from your email or mobile app if prompted.

My games don’t appear in Origin after linking. Linking doesn’t automatically transfer all games. It mainly syncs your library for EA games purchased on Steam. Make sure the games are from EA and that you own them on the Steam account you linked.

I can’t unlink the accounts. EA allows unlinking, but you may need to wait 24 hours after linking before you can unlink. Also, you can’t unlink if you’ve used the same Steam account with another EA account in the past. Contact EA support if you meet these conditions and still can’t unlink.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will linking Steam and Origin merge my game libraries?

No, it doesn’t merge libraries. It only connects the accounts so that EA games you own on Steam can be recognized by Origin, and your friends list and chat can sync.

Can I unlink my Steam account from Origin later?

Yes, you can unlink at any time from the Connections page in your EA account settings. However, you must wait 24 hours after linking, and you cannot relink the same Steam account to a different EA account if it was previously linked.

Do I need to link to play EA games on Steam?

Yes, most EA titles on Steam require an Origin account and a link between the two to launch the game. The link is required for authentication and online features.

What happens to my progress if I unlink?

Your game saves and progress are stored on your EA account, not on Steam. Unlinking won’t delete them, but you won’t be able to access them through Steam until you relink.

Can I link a console account too?

Yes, you can link Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch accounts to the same EA account. Each platform is separate, so you can have all of them connected at once.

Why does EA ask for my Steam credentials?

This is a standard OAuth process. EA never sees your Steam password—Steam handles the authentication and only shares your public profile info with EA after you approve it.

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