If you are a fan of EA games and want to enjoy the benefits of EA Play on your Xbox console you need to link your EA account to your Xbox account. This will allow you to access a collection of EA’s best-loved games exclusive in-game rewards special members-only content and more. In this article we will show you how to connect EA account to Xbox in simple steps.
Quick Answer
To connect EA account to Xbox follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Xbox console with your Xbox account.
- Launch any EA game that requires an EA account.
- You will be prompted to sign in to your EA account or create a new one.
- If you already have an EA account enter your email and password and sign in.
- If you don’t have an EA account follow the instructions to create one using your email or phone number.
- You will see a confirmation message that your EA account and Xbox account are linked.
Why Connect EA Account to Xbox?
EA Play is a gaming subscription service that gives you access to a library of EA’s best games on Xbox and PC as well as other benefits such as:
- Exclusive trials of new EA games before they launch
- 10% off EA digital purchases (full games DLC and more)
- In-game challenges and rewards
- Members-only content and events
If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription you can enjoy EA Play at no extra cost. However to access EA Play games and benefits on your Xbox console you need to link your EA account to your Xbox account.
How to Connect EA Account to Xbox Using Your Console
The easiest way to connect EA account to Xbox is by using your console. Here are the steps:
- Sign in to your Xbox console with your Xbox account.
- Launch any EA game that requires an EA account. For example FIFA 22 Madden NFL 22 Battlefield 2042 etc.
- You will be prompted to sign in to your EA account or create a new one.
- If you already have an EA account enter your email and password and sign in.
- If you don’t have an EA account follow the instructions to create one using your email or phone number.
- You will see a confirmation message that your EA account and Xbox account are linked.
You can now access EA Play games and benefits on your console.
How to Connect EA Account to Xbox Using Your PC
Another way to connect EA account to Xbox is by using your PC. You will need the Origin client or the EA app installed on your PC. Here are the steps:
- Open the Origin client or the EA app on your PC and sign in with your EA account.
- Click the “Friends” button in the top right corner.
- Click “Add a Friend”.
- Inside this menu you will see the option to connect to your Xbox Live gamertag.
- Enter your gamertag and click “Send friend request”.
- You will receive a notification on your console that someone wants to be your friend.
- Accept the friend request from Origin or the EA app.
- You will see a confirmation message that your EA account and Xbox account are linked.
You can now access EA Play games and benefits on both platforms.
How to Manage Your Linked Accounts
To manage your linked accounts you can visit the EA Account settings portal. Here you can:
- View which accounts are linked to your EA account
- Unlink any accounts that you don’t want to use anymore
- Change your email or password for your EA account
- Update your privacy settings and preferences
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about connecting EA account to Xbox.
- Q: Do all Xbox Game Pass plans include EA Play?
- A: No only Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans include EA Play. Xbox Game Pass for Console does not include EA Play.
- Q: Is EA Play available in my market?
- A: Yes EA Play is available in all Xbox Game Pass markets.
- Q: What version of EA Play do I receive with my Xbox Game Pass subscription?
- A: You receive the standard version of EA Play which gives you access to a library of over 100 games exclusive trials 10% off digital purchases and more.
- Q: Can I upgrade to EA Play Pro?
- A: No you can’t upgrade your complimentary EA Play subscription via Xbox Game Pass to EA Play Pro. However you can purchase EA Play Pro separately through EA’s PC platforms Origin and the EA app.
- Q: What will happen to my EA Play subscription if I cancel my Xbox Game Pass subscription?
- A: If you cancel your Xbox Game Pass subscription you will lose access to EA Play games and benefits on your console and PC. You will need to purchase EA Play separately if you want to continue using it.
- Q: How can I contact EA support if I have any issues with my EA account or EA Play?
- A: You can contact EA support through their help website. Here you can find answers to common questions chat with an advisor or request a callback.
Connecting your EA account to your Xbox account is a simple process that will allow you to enjoy the benefits of EA Play on your console and PC. You can link your accounts using your console or your PC and manage them through the EA Account settings portal.