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.
If you open up the settings in the Origin client and click on the Application tab there should be an Advanced section on that page. You may need to scroll down all the way to the bottom to see it, but there should be an option there to enable or disable Restricted Access mode.
Why is my Origin account in restricted mode?
What’s Restricted Access mode? Restricted Access Mode prevents unauthorized changes to the Origin client and the game files on your computer. If it’s enabled on your EA Account, you’ll need to be logged in as an Administrator on your computer to download games, install updates, and make any changes to existing files.
How do I run Origin games as administrator? – Related Questions
Why won’t my Origin account let me log in?
Re: Origin Won’t Let Me Log In
Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot. Make sure that your UAC is enabled and set to notify. Download the latest version of Origin and install the client. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.
Why can’t I log into Origin?
When you encounter “online login is currently unavailable in Origin”, you should restart Origin completely in the first place. Right-click the Origin icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Quit Origin. Then open Origin again and try logging in your account.
Is Origin and EA account the same?
What happened to Origin Access Basic and Origin Access Premier? They just got a name change, now they’re EA Play and EA Play Pro. You still have access to all the great games and benefits as an Origin Access Basic or Premier member.
How do I find my Origin ID?
If you are looking for your Origin ID, it’s your name to the left of your post or in the top right corner here in Answer HQ or inside the Origin client.
How do I connect my Origin account to steam?
How to link Steam and your EA Account
Sign in to Steam.
Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam.
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.
How do I find my Origin backup code?
Origin Backup Codes
Go to https://myaccount.ea.com/cp-ui/security/index.
Click on the point “Security”
Click on „View“ backup codes.
Copy the backup codes 1,2 and 3 into the fields while placing your order. If you have already used one of them, you can also create new codes with the corresponding button.
You can view and renew these codes from the My Account: Security page. From EA Help, click Accounts, then Account Security. If you need to, log in to your EA Account to open the My Account: Security page. Click View next to Backup Codes.
How do I find my 8 digit Google backup code?
Create & find a set of backup codes
Go to your Google Account.
On the left, click Security.
Under “Signing in to Google,” click 2-Step Verification. You may need to sign in.
Under “Backup codes,” click Continue .
From here you can: Get backup codes: To add backup codes, click Get backup codes.
How do I reactivate my EA account?
Re: Reactivate my account in Origin
Click on the following link: http://help.ea.com/
Make sure you are logged in (top right corner) and select ‘Help with Game’
Find the affected game (if it’s an account issue select Origin)
Select ‘Next’ at the bottom right.
Select your platform and then ‘Next’ again.
Can I recover an EA account?
If you no longer have access to your email address or can’t log in using a connected account, we can try to recover your account. Contact us so we can help.
How do I recover my EA account without email?
If you’re unable to access the email address on your EA Account please reach out to the Account Recovery team so they can take a look. They’ll verify the account with you and see if they can get the email address updated. To set up a case with them fill out the account recovery webform over at the EA Help site.
Your login credentials have expired, but all you need to do is reset your password. Scan the QR code or use the URL below to get started, or to get help if you’re having trouble. All you need to do is reset your EA Account password to log back in.
How do I renew my Origin credentials?
Re: origin login credentials expired
Go to in Origin / Application Settings / Origin Beta Participation-tick-Update to the beta version when available .
Does Origin delete inactive accounts?
No Origin user who has paid entitlements and/or downloaded games will have their account cancelled or games expired due to extended non-use. The term regarding account cancellation for non-use is designed to guard against creation of non-active accounts for inappropriate reasons.”
How long does it take for an EA account to expire?
‘If you have not used your Entitlements or Account for twenty four (24) months or more and your Account has associated Entitlements, your Entitlements will expire and your Account may be cancelled for non-use,’ say the terms.
How do you know if your Origin account is expired?
You can check if your license has an expiration date by running Origin and selecting Help:About Origin. If you see an expiration time in the bottom of the About Origin dialog, then your license has an expiration date.
