Linking your EA account to Steam is done automatically the first time you launch an Electronic Arts game. This is convenient: you don’t have to log in manually, and your data is automatically synced. But there are situations when you need to change or completely cancel this linking — for example, if you accidentally connected the wrong EA account, encountered problems in the game, or want to use a different account.
In this article, we will tell you in detail how to unlink your EA account from Steam, what restrictions exist, and what is important to pay attention to in order not to lose progress and access to your content.
What is an EA Subscription
EA Play is a subscription from Electronic Arts that gives players a lot of useful bonuses. With it, you get access to a whole library of EA games, you can play hits like The Sims 4, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Dragon Age, as well as last year’s versions of FIFA, Madden NFL and NHL.
The subscription allows you not only to enjoy dozens of games without a separate purchase, but also to try out new products before their official release – within 10 hours. This is convenient: you can understand whether it is worth buying a game, and if you decide to – all progress will be saved.
In addition, subscribers receive a permanent 10% discount on all EA games, downloadable content, and in-game purchases. Some projects also offer exclusive bonuses: special items, cosmetics, or currency packs — for example, in FIFA Ultimate Team. The subscription itself comes in two versions: the standard EA Play is available on Steam, EA App, PlayStation, and Xbox, and costs about 300 rubles per month or 1,799 rubles per year.
But the extended version — EA Play Pro — works only through the EA App on PC. It includes not only the basic library, but also full versions of all new games on the day of release, including Deluxe or Ultimate editions. This is a great choice for those who play a lot and want everything at once. EA Play makes EA games more accessible, profitable and diverse.
Why You Might Need to Unlink EA from Steam
Sometimes after launching an EA game via Steam, you suddenly notice: the game opens, but something is wrong – the EA account is not yours. Perhaps you accidentally logged in under an old account or even under someone else’s. Or maybe you just want to use a different EA account – the one where you have already purchased DLC, saved progress, or your main email is specified. In such cases, it becomes necessary to unlink EA from Steam.
One of the most common reasons may be accidentally linking the wrong EA account. This happens quite often. If you have two accounts – an old one and a main one – then when you first launch a Steam game, the system may automatically link the wrong one. As a result, all progress and in-game bonuses go to the wrong place.
If you need to change your EA account. For example, you bought The Sims 4 on Steam, but all the add-ons for the game have already been purchased on another EA account. As a result, the game is there, but all the content you paid for is unavailable. This is annoying and prevents you from playing fully.
Sometimes there may be problems with synchronization: EA games start to work unstably: saves do not load, DLC disappears, settings are reset. Often this is due to a conflict between Steam and an incorrectly linked EA account.
It’s important to understand that unlinking your EA account from Steam is not a simple setting that can be changed in a couple of clicks. To do this, you need to contact EA support, and the process can take some time – especially if you’ve already launched the game and it saved your progress.
So be careful when you first launch – always check which EA account you are logging into. This will save you a lot of trouble in the future.
How to Unlink EA from Steam
There are various reasons why you may need to unlink your EA account from Steam, but before you begin the process, it’s important to understand all the possible consequences. First, unlinking can result in the loss of your game progress. If you’ve already launched a game through the Steam and EA link, all your data, saves, and in-game content may have been saved only on your current EA account. After unlinking, you risk losing access to them.
It is also worth considering that after unlinking, you will not be able to link the same Steam account to another EA account. Each link has a strict limitation: one Steam account – one EA account. This is done to protect against abuse and fraud. This is especially true for games such as FIFA, Battlefield or Apex Legends. They are strictly linked to the EA account, and in some cases, re-linking is simply impossible.
There is a way to unlink Steam from your EA account via the Connections tab in your profile settings on the EA website. There you can click the Disconnect button next to the desired platform, confirm the action with a code and accept the unlinking conditions. However, this method does not always work – the button is often inactive, especially if the game has already been launched. Therefore, it is more reliable and safer to contact EA support to avoid losing progress and problems with re-linking.
Therefore, before you start, it is important to know exactly which EA account is linked to you. To do this, launch any EA game via Steam. When launched, the EA App will open. In the upper right corner, click on your nickname, then select the “My Account” section – there you will see the email and account name to which the game is linked.
To unlink an account, you need to go to the support site and log in under the account that is linked to Steam. Then go to the “Account Management” section and select “Connect or disconnect an account”. In the problem category, specify: “Account Management” – “Delete linked account”. It is important to note that for users from Russia, chat and callback are unavailable due to regional restrictions – the system simply will not offer such communication options.
However, you can still submit a request via the feedback form on the EA website. To do this, you need to follow the steps described above and follow the instructions until you can describe the situation in writing. In the form, it is advisable to specify in detail that you want to unlink your Steam account from your current EA account, explain the reason and attach all the necessary information – login, email address, Steam ID and, if necessary, screenshots.
After sending the application, all you have to do is wait for a response to the specified email. It usually arrives within a few business days.
Sometimes you can get support faster, but there may be cases when unlinking is denied. This can happen if the account is actively used or too much time has passed since the linking.
Although this method is not the fastest, it is the only official way available for users from Russia at the moment.
Once unlinked, restart the EA App and Steam. The next time you launch the game, you will be prompted to sign in to your EA account or create a new one. Sign in to the correct account – it will be relinked to your Steam account.
It is important to remember that after re-binding, you will not be able to change the link again. The system strictly limits their number. If you make a mistake at this stage, you will have to contact support again, and sometimes – start all over again.
In some cases, technical failures are possible after unlinking. The game may not launch, require an old EA account, or not recognize a new account at all. In such situations, it is recommended to reinstall the EA App, clear the cache, and reboot the system. If the problem persists, you will have to contact technical support again.
An alternative, albeit extreme, option is to create a new Steam account. This is especially true if you were denied unlinking or you don’t want to wait. By creating a new account and logging into the correct EA account, you can start from scratch. But, of course, you’ll have to buy all the games again.
In general, the process of unlinking EA from Steam is not fast and requires patience. It is carried out through official support, can take several days and does not always end successfully. Therefore, when you first launch an EA game through Steam, always carefully check which account you are logging into. This will save you nerves, time and keep access to your games and progress.