What happens if I don’t have access to my old EA email?
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If you no longer have access to the email address associated with your EA account, you’ll need to reach out to the live support team on the EA help site so they can help you restore access to your account. This is because account recovery isn’t something that can be done without verifying your identity, and the EA support team will guide you through the process to ensure your account’s security and integrity.
Understanding EA Account Recovery
To recover your EA account without access to your old email, you will need to contact the EA support team directly. This process involves verifying your identity and providing information that proves you are the rightful owner of the account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How can I recover my EA account without email?
You can recover your EA account without email by reaching out to the live support team on the EA help site, who will assist you in gaining access to your account and updating your email.
Q2: How do I change my email on EA without access to my old email?
To change your email on EA without access to your old email, you should speak with one of the support advisers, who will be able to advise you further on the steps to take.
Q3: How do I recover a deleted EA account?
If you haven’t created a new EA account using the email address associated with your deleted account, you may be able to restore your deleted account through a password reset, provided you can verify your identity.
Q4: How do I change my EA account to a new email?
To update your email on your EA account, log in to ea.com, click the avatar on the menu bar, select the About Me tab, click Edit beside “Basic Information,” and then change your email after confirming your identity.
Q5: Can I link an old EA account to a new one?
When you unlink a platform account from your EA account, you can link it to another EA account, but note that your in-game progress won’t transfer over, and you’ll lose access to games, DLC, expansions, and other extras.
Q6: How do I talk to an EA advisor?
To talk to an EA advisor, select the “Chat with us” option, log in with your EA account credentials, fill in the contact form, and wait for an advisor to become available.
Q7: Will EA delete inactive accounts?
No, EA does not delete accounts solely due to inactivity if the account has paid entitlements or downloaded games, as the policy aims to prevent the creation of non-active accounts for inappropriate reasons.
Q8: Does uninstalling EA delete games?
Uninstalling EA or the EA App does not delete your games, as they are tied to your EA account, not the installation on your computer.
Q9: How do I find my EA ID?
Your EA ID can be found by logging into myaccount.ea.com and looking under the “Basic Information” section, where you can also edit it if necessary.
Q10: How do I reset my Origin password without email?
To reset your Origin password without access to your email, you will need to contact the EA support team, as the standard password reset process requires access to the registered email address.
Q11: How do I call EA?
The EA customer support number is 1-650-628-1500, and you can call for assistance with account issues, installation, updates, or information about new games and codes, from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT.
Q12: Do EA accounts expire?
According to EA’s terms, if you haven’t used your entitlements or account for 24 months or more and your account has associated entitlements, your entitlements will expire, and your account may be canceled for non-use.
Q13: Is EA account perma banned?
An EA account ban is typically permanent and is issued due to repeated or extreme violations of EA’s Terms of Service or Rules of Conduct, resulting in the removal of access to a game, part of a game, or the entire EA account.
Q14: Does Origin delete old accounts?
Origin accounts are only deleted at the request of the account owner; if an account is not accessible, it may be due to incorrect login details or a requested deletion.
Q15: Is EA live chat 24 hours?
While EA offers extensive support, the live chat feature’s availability may vary, but you can find gameplay tips and answers to questions 24/7, and it’s best to check the official EA support site for the most current information on live chat hours.