How to give origin permission to download a game?

Right-click the Origin client icon on your desktop (or in the Origin directory if not on your desktop) and click Run As Administrator. This runs the Origin client as an administrator account, and should let the game install. Close the Origin client.

Why are some of my games not loading on origin?

If your EA games won’t download, install, or load using Origin, use these steps including Repair Game to troubleshoot. Sometimes downloads and installations get stopped or stuck, or your installed games won’t load. Try these troubleshooting steps to get your Origin games up and running so you can get back to play. Help us improve EA Help!

Why is my Origin game downloading in safe mode?

That means that instead of having to manually turn it on to troubleshoot, all of your games will automatically download in safe mode. We’ve done this to prevent potential corruption of data when you download, so downloading should be much more reliable. Still having issues when downloading or installing?

Do you have to be signed in to origin?

You are currently not signed in to Origin. Please sign in to access all of Origin’s features.

What should I do if my Origin game won’t install?

Reinstall Origin, then try installing your game again. Close the Origin client. Right-click the Origin client icon on your desktop (or in the Origin directory if not on your desktop) and click Run As Administrator. This runs the Origin client as an administrator account, and should let the game install. Close the Origin client.

How do I link my Steam account to my origin account?

You only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam. Sign into Steam. Launch an EA game from Steam by clicking Play. Install Origin if you haven’t already. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account.