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How to enable 2FA for your Electronic Arts (Origin) account

Updated August 4, 2026

Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects your Electronic Arts (Origin) account even if your password leaks. Follow the steps below to generate Electronic Arts (Origin) verification codes with the Authenticator App on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

  1. Download Authenticator App

    Download Authenticator App from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.

    Get the Authenticator App

    Scan the QR code from Electronic Arts (Origin) and generate secure one-time codes on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Free, no account required.

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  2. Open your EA Account Settings

    While signed in on the EA website, go to your EA Account portal and open the Security and Privacy tab where your account safety options are listed.

  3. Find Two-factor authentication

    Locate Two-factor authentication and select the right arrow to open its settings.

  4. Select Turn On and choose Authenticator app

    Select Turn On, then choose Authenticator app as your authentication method and select Continue. If prompted, choose your device from the dropdown menu.

  5. Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App

    When EA shows the barcode, open the Authenticator App on your iPhone, tap the + button, and scan the QR code shown by Electronic Arts. If you cannot scan it, choose Manual entry and type in your EA Account email address and the Secret Key shown on screen instead.

    Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App

  6. Enter the 6-digit verification code

    Read the 6-digit code shown in your Authenticator App and enter it back on the Electronic Arts setup screen, then select Save to confirm.

    Enter the 6-digit verification code

  7. Save your backup codes

    Back on the Security and Privacy tab, go to Backup Codes and select View. Write these codes down and keep them somewhere safe, as they are the only way to sign in from a new device if you lose access to your authenticator app.

Backup & recovery

Back on the Security and Privacy tab, go to Backup Codes and select View. Write these codes down and keep them somewhere safe, as they are the only way to sign in from a new device if you lose access to your authenticator app.

That's it — your Electronic Arts (Origin) account is now protected with two-factor authentication. Keep your recovery information safe and follow the service's official documentation if its interface changes.

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