How to enable 2FA on Electronic Arts (Origin)
Electronic Arts (Origin) lets you secure your account with an authenticator app. With 2FA on, each login needs a fresh 6-digit code, keeping your Electronic Arts (Origin) account safe even if your password leaks.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to Electronic Arts (Origin) and open your Electronic Arts (Origin) account security settings.
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Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
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Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Electronic Arts (Origin) displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
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Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Electronic Arts (Origin) account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Electronic Arts (Origin) gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on Electronic Arts (Origin) can change — the official Electronic Arts (Origin) 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Electronic Arts (Origin) work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Electronic Arts (Origin) supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Electronic Arts (Origin) two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Electronic Arts (Origin) is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Electronic Arts (Origin) 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Electronic Arts (Origin) support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
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