How to activate an Origin (EA Play) key?

2 min. readlast update: 10.18.2023

Activating an Origin (EA Play) key is really easy, simply follow these short steps:

Redeem your code at ea.com/redeem

  1. Go to visit ea.com/redeem.
  2. For PC codes, click on the Redeem button. For all other platforms, click the right button below the Redeem button.
  3. Type in your product code, then click Next.

Once you’ve redeemed your code, your game will appear in your account.

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Redeem your product code in the EA app

  1. Launch the EA app.
  2. Log in to your EA Account. 
  3. Open My Library.
  4. Select Redeem Code.
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Redeem your product code in your EA Account Settings

  1. Go to myaccount.ea.com.
  2. Click on the Redeem Product Code tab.
  3. Type in your product code, then click Next.

Once you’ve redeemed your code, your game will appear in your account.

Redeem your product code in the Origin client for Mac

  1. Log in with the EA Account where you want to add the game.
  2. Go to your computer's top menu to select Games and Redeem Product Code...

The key is not working

If you have activated the key according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions:

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