Activating and adding games to Origin. Activating and adding games to Origin Origin how to activate a product code

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Learn all about product codes, promo codes and how to redeem them.

In most cases, a game purchased from Origin will be added directly to your game library. If you need a code for any reason, there are several ways to get it.

Find the code in the Origin client

1. Launch the Origin client.
2. Go to game library.
3. Right click on the game.
4. Click "Game Properties".

A window will open showing your product code. The code may be called differently for different games: product code, serial code, or CD key.

Receive a code by email

After purchasing the game, you may receive an email confirming your purchase and a code.

Note: This only applies to older games from other publishers and you may not receive the code in your email. If there is no code in your purchase confirmation email, go to your game library and see if the game has been added.

I installed the game not through Origin, but I lost the code. What to do?

If you've lost your product code for an EA game that you didn't install through Origin, we can help you.

If you contact us about a product code, we may ask you to provide it - keep it handy.

Sign in to Origin with the EA Account you want to link your game to. This is important for parents who want to add the game to their child's account.

Activating a Product Code in the Origin Client

1. Open menu Origin.
2. Select

1. Sign in with the EA account you want to link the game to.
2. Click "Games" in the top menu of the computer, and then “Activate product code...”

Activating a product code on Origin.com

1. Sign in to the Origin Store website with the EA Account you want to link the game to.
2. Open your game library.
3. Click on the item "Add game" in the upper right corner. A window will open “Activate product code...”

Once on the code entry page, enter the game product code. Click "Further", and the game will appear in your game library.

Code activation for classic and other games

Some of our games cannot be activated directly through Origin, but you can add them to your EA Account in other ways.

Codes for The Sims 3 must be activated on The Sims 3 website. This way you can play and get additional materials.

Some classic games cannot be activated on Origin. They can only be played if you have a disc. Among them:

• The Sims (1)
• The Sims 2
• Battlefield 1942
• Battlefield Vietnam
• Command & Conquer
• Medal of Honor
• Crysis

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Redeem codes for prepaid cards, subscriptions and virtual currency

Redeem EA Gift Cards through Origin or Pogo on the Gift Cards website.

Subscription and virtual currency codes (such as SimPoints) can be redeemed at the address provided in the code guide.

How to activate a promo code

Using promo codes allows you to receive discounts when you purchase from Origin. Activate the promo code during checkout.

If you have a suitable promo code:

1. Find the game you want to buy in the Origin Store, origin.com, or the Origin client.
2. Click on the button "Place a pre-order" or "Buy" .
3. Enter your payment information.
4. Click "Go to order overview".
5. On the order overview page, click “Enter promo code”.
6. Enter the code and click "Send".
7. Click "Pay now" to complete your purchase.

Restrictions on the use of promotional codes may vary from game to game and from promotion to promotion. Generally, you cannot use promotional codes on games that are less than a month old, or on purchases of virtual currency, subscriptions, playtime cards, games from other publishers, or games that are part of sales or promotions.

I received a message that my product code cannot be redeemed on Origin. What to do?

Check the instructions that are provided with the code. They contain a link where you can redeem the product code. Typically, the Origin client will redirect users to the link itself, but just in case, check the instructions to make sure that you activate the code in the right place.

Note: Some codes come with additional materials if you redeem them at the specified address. Read the instructions carefully so you don't miss anything!

Not all users do exactly this. But this does not mean that the product now does not need to be linked to your account in this service. In order to do this, you need to perform some actions.

Activation of games in Origin is done by entering a special code. It can be obtained in a variety of ways depending on how the game was purchased. Here are some examples:

• When you purchase a game disc from a retail store, the code is either on the disc itself or somewhere inside the packaging. Externally, this code is printed extremely rarely due to fears of its use by unscrupulous users.
• When you receive a pre-order for a game, the code can be indicated both on the packaging and on a special gift insert - it depends on the publisher’s imagination.
• When purchasing games from other distributors, the code is provided separately in the same way as is used on this service. Most often, the code is delivered along with the purchase in the buyer’s personal account.

As a result, a code is required, and only if it is available can you activate the game. Then it will be added to your Origin account library and you can use it.

It is important to note that the code is assigned to one account; it will not be possible to use it on another. If the user wants to change his account and transfer all his games there, he will have to discuss this issue with technical support. Without this step, attempting to use activation codes on another profile may result in it being blocked.

Activation procedure

It’s worth saying right away that you need to be careful and pay attention in advance to ensure that the user is authorized on exactly the profile for which activation is required. If there are other accounts, after activation on them the code will no longer be valid on any others.

Method 1: Origin Client

As mentioned earlier, to activate the game you will need an individual code number, as well as an Internet connection.

Method 2: Official website

It is also possible to activate the game for an account without a client - on the official Origin website.

In any of the two cases, the product will be quickly added to the library of the account on which the number was entered. After this, you can download and start playing.

Adding games

It is also possible to add a game to Origin without a code.

This function in some cases can be used instead of code. Some EA partners may release games that have special security signatures. When you try to add a product in this way, a special algorithm will work, and the program will be linked to your Origin account without a code or activation. However, this method is used quite rarely due to the technical complexity of the process, as well as limited possibilities for distributing the product through distributors. Typically, if a game you purchase uses such technology, it will be specifically stated as such, along with information on how to add the product.

This method also allows you to add legacy EA products, which can often be distributed for free through the Origin gift system. They will work along with other licensed products quite legally.

Additionally

A few additional facts regarding the procedure for activating and adding games to Origin.

• Some pirated versions of games have special digital signatures that make it quite normal to add the product to the Origin library along with licensed products. However, it is worth understanding that very often people who fall for such freebies end up deceived. The fact is that such pseudo-licensed games subsequently try to be updated on a par with their normal counterparts, and when you try to install a patch, the fake signatures stop working and get lost. As a result, Origin reveals the fact of deception, after which the user will be unconditionally banned.
• It is important to pay attention to the reputation of third-party distributors. It is not uncommon for users to be sold invalid game codes on Origin. At best, they may simply be invalid. If a situation occurs when a previously used, existing code is used, then such a user can simply be banned without trial. So it’s worth notifying technical support in advance that you will be trying to use code purchased externally. It is worth doing this when you are not sure of the seller’s honesty, since EA technical support is usually friendly and will not ban if it has been warned in advance.

Conclusion

As you can see, the process of adding games to the Origin library usually goes smoothly. It is only important to avoid common mistakes, be careful, and not purchase products from unverified sellers.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Learn all about product codes, promo codes and how to redeem them.

In most cases, a game purchased from Origin will be added directly to your game library. If you need a code for any reason, there are several ways to get it.

Find the code in the Origin client

1. Launch the Origin client.
2. Go to game library.
3. Right click on the game.
4. Click "Game Properties".

A window will open showing your product code. The code may be called differently for different games: product code, serial code, or CD key.

Receive a code by email

After purchasing the game, you may receive an email confirming your purchase and a code.

Note: This only applies to older games from other publishers and you may not receive the code in your email. If there is no code in your purchase confirmation email, go to your game library and see if the game has been added.

I installed the game not through Origin, but I lost the code. What to do?

If you've lost your product code for an EA game that you didn't install through Origin, we can help you.

If you contact us about a product code, we may ask you to provide it - keep it handy.

Sign in to Origin with the EA Account you want to link your game to. This is important for parents who want to add the game to their child's account.

Activating a Product Code in the Origin Client

1. Open menu Origin.
2. Select

1. Sign in with the EA account you want to link the game to.
2. Click "Games" in the top menu of the computer, and then “Activate product code...”

Activating a product code on Origin.com

1. Sign in to the Origin Store website with the EA Account you want to link the game to.
2. Open your game library.
3. Click on the item "Add game" in the upper right corner. A window will open “Activate product code...”

Once on the code entry page, enter the game product code. Click "Further", and the game will appear in your game library.

Code activation for classic and other games

Some of our games cannot be activated directly through Origin, but you can add them to your EA Account in other ways.

Codes for The Sims 3 must be activated on The Sims 3 website. This way you can play and get additional materials.

Some classic games cannot be activated on Origin. They can only be played if you have a disc. Among them:

• The Sims (1)
• The Sims 2
• Battlefield 1942
• Battlefield Vietnam
• Command & Conquer
• Medal of Honor
• Crysis

How to activate games from Ubisoft

Redeem codes for prepaid cards, subscriptions and virtual currency

Redeem EA Gift Cards through Origin or Pogo on the Gift Cards website.

Subscription and virtual currency codes (such as SimPoints) can be redeemed at the address provided in the code guide.

How to activate a promo code

Using promo codes allows you to receive discounts when you purchase from Origin. Activate the promo code during checkout.

If you have a suitable promo code:

1. Find the game you want to buy in the Origin Store, origin.com, or the Origin client.
2. Click on the button "Place a pre-order" or "Buy" .
3. Enter your payment information.
4. Click "Go to order overview".
5. On the order overview page, click “Enter promo code”.
6. Enter the code and click "Send".
7. Click "Pay now" to complete your purchase.

Restrictions on the use of promotional codes may vary from game to game and from promotion to promotion. Generally, you cannot use promotional codes on games that are less than a month old, or on purchases of virtual currency, subscriptions, playtime cards, games from other publishers, or games that are part of sales or promotions.

I received a message that my product code cannot be redeemed on Origin. What to do?

Check the instructions that are provided with the code. They contain a link where you can redeem the product code. Typically, the Origin client will redirect users to the link itself, but just in case, check the instructions to make sure that you activate the code in the right place.

Note: Some codes come with additional materials if you redeem them at the specified address. Read the instructions carefully so you don't miss anything!

Many online stores offer to purchase the game with significant discounts. Sometimes it can be much cheaper to buy a digital key from third-party sellers than from the Origin service itself. However, in this case, this key will have to be activated manually in order for the purchased game to appear in your profile.

Get an activation code

You can not only buy a key (or product code), but also win in various promotions. Sometimes the developers themselves organize such days of generosity, fueling interest in their future projects. For example, before the release of The Sims 4, The Sims 2 game could be obtained using a special promotional code if players managed to activate it within 1 month from the date of receipt. You can also receive keys with your favorite games from friends or acquaintances as gifts (or by exchange).

Activation process

Sign in to your Origin account. Find the tab at the top Origin(in the very top left corner) and select the option Activate product code:

A window will appear where you need to enter the same digital key. Copy and enter the activation code:

Next you need to confirm the product code. If suddenly you see that this key gives access to a game that is not the one you originally wanted, then you will need to contact the store with a request to replace the digital product. If everything is in order, then press the button Further:

After which we will be asked to select a language pack; there are several available options:

If you have entered the correct code, the game will automatically appear in your game library (section Library). There you can download and install it on your computer at any time. The main thing is to have a stable network connection for fast downloading from servers.

Activating a game code on the Origin website

You do not need to use the client to activate the game code. Just go to the official Origin website and log in there (button To come in):

Enter the login and password for your account in the Origin system and click on the option To come in.