If you’re seeing the message: “Please activate the game’s product code at origin.com” it means that the game you’re trying to play requires activation through EA (formerly Origin) — using a product key or code.
This typically happens when:
You bought a physical game or got a key from a 3rd-party site
You’re launching an EA game for the first time via Steam/Epic/etc.
The EA App can’t verify ownership until you redeem the code
✅ How to Activate a Game on EA (formerly Origin)
Follow these steps to redeem your product key and activate the game:
▶️ On a PC using the EA App
Download & install the EA App
👉 https://www.ea.com/ea-appSign in to your EA Account (or create one).
Click your profile picture > “Redeem Code”
OR
Use the top-left menu:≡ > Redeem Product CodeEnter your product key (usually 16–20 characters) and click Next.
If valid, the game will be added to your EA Library and ready to install/play.
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📝 Notes
EA product codes often look like this:
ABCD-1234-EFGH-5678If you bought the game via Steam, you don’t need a separate code. Just:
Launch the game from Steam
Sign into EA App when prompted (linking accounts is required)
If the code is already used, and you’re the original buyer, contact EA Support with proof of purchase.
🚫 Don’t Have a Code?
If you’re being told to activate a product code but you bought the game digitally (e.g. via Steam or Epic), then:
It may just need you to sign in and link your EA Account.
You do not need to enter a separate code — skip that and just launch the game after signing in to EA App.
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