Your EA account — the login behind the EA app, formerly Origin — holds your entire game library, in-game purchases and a payment method, which makes it a prime target for account thieves. Keeping the password fresh and unique is the simplest protection. Our GetMyPassword team covers how to change your EA account password, reset it when you are locked out, and lock it down with EA’s Login Verification.
Change your password on the EA site
- Sign in at ea.com and open your Account Settings.
- Go to the Security tab.
- Select Edit next to Password.
- Enter your current password, then the new one, and save.
The EA app and Origin use this same account, so changing it on the website updates your login everywhere, including on console.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in screen choose Forgot your password? and enter your EA account email. EA sends a reset link or a security code; follow it to set a new password. Keep the email account itself secure, since whoever controls it can reset your EA login.
If your account was hijacked
Change the password right away, then check the linked email and security question for changes. EA account theft usually starts with phishing — a fake “free points” or “account warning” message. No real EA page asks for your password through a link, so always type ea.com yourself, and contact EA Help if you cannot get back in.
Gaming accounts hold real money in skins, currency and a saved card. A scammer who takes yours can sell it within minutes, so a unique password and Login Verification are well worth the setup.
Secure it with a unique password and 2FA
Give EA a password you use nowhere else, created with our password generator, and turn on EA Login Verification under Security. With a code required alongside the password, even a leaked login cannot get a thief into your games or wallet.
Frequently asked questions
Is my Origin password the same as my EA account?
Yes. Origin was replaced by the EA app, and both use one EA account. Changing the password at ea.com updates your login for the EA app, Origin and connected consoles.
How do I recover an EA account without the email?
Use EA Help and verify ownership with account details such as past purchases. If an attacker changed your email, EA support can help restore access after confirming the account is yours.
What is EA Login Verification?
It is EA’s two-factor authentication. After entering your password, you confirm a code sent by app, SMS or email, so a stolen password alone cannot log anyone in. Enable it under the Security tab.