Connect EA to Twitch in three steps

To connect your EA account to Twitch, sign into your Twitch account, go to Settings > Connections, find EA in the list, and click Authorize. You'll be taken to EA's login page, where you enter your EA credentials. Once you authorize the connection, your EA account links to Twitch and you can stream EA games directly from your account.

The process takes about two minutes and doesn't require any special software beyond what you already use to stream. After connecting, your EA games show up in Twitch's game directory under your channel, and viewers can see which EA title you're playing.

Key Takeaways

  • You need both an active Twitch account and an EA account before you start; if you don't have an EA account, create one at ea.com first.
  • The connection happens in Twitch Settings under Connections, not in EA's website or the EA app.
  • After authorizing, your EA account stays linked until you manually disconnect it in the same Connections menu.
  • Connecting your EA account does not automatically stream your gameplay — you still need streaming software like OBS or Streamlabs to broadcast to Twitch.

What you need before you start

You'll need a Twitch account with a username already created. If you don't have one, go to twitch.tv and sign up; it takes about five minutes and requires an email address.

You also need an EA account. If you play EA games on console or PC, you may already have one — check by going to ea.com and clicking Sign In. If you don't have an account, create one at the same page. Your EA account is separate from your console account (PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam) but can be linked to it.

Make sure you can access both email addresses associated with these accounts. Twitch and EA may send confirmation emails during the connection process.

Step-by-step: connecting EA to Twitch

Step 1: Sign into Twitch and open Settings. Go to twitch.tv, click your profile icon in the top right, and select Settings. On the left sidebar, click Connections.

Step 2: Find and authorize EA. Scroll through the list of available connections until you see EA. Click the Authorize button next to it. You'll be taken to a page that says "EA wants to access your account" and shows what information it will receive (your username and email).

Step 3: Sign into your EA account. Enter your EA email address and password on the page that appears. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your EA account, you'll need to enter a code from your authenticator app or email. After you sign in, click Authorize or Approve (the exact button name varies).

You'll be sent back to Twitch. The EA connection should now show as "Connected" in your Connections list. If it doesn't appear within a few seconds, refresh the page.

What happens after you connect

Once connected, your Twitch channel can now detect when you're playing an EA game. When you start streaming a title like Apex Legends, The Sims 4, or Madden, Twitch automatically tags your stream with that game's name in the directory.

The connection also allows EA to see that you're streaming, which some EA games use to unlock in-game rewards or cosmetics. Not all EA titles offer this, but games like Apex Legends and Battlefield sometimes grant cosmetics or battle pass progress to streamers.

Your EA account information is not shared with your Twitch viewers. The connection is private and only visible to you in your Settings.

Disconnecting EA from Twitch

If you want to remove the connection later, go back to Twitch Settings > Connections, find EA in the list, and click Disconnect. The connection ends immediately and EA can no longer see your Twitch streaming activity.

Disconnecting does not delete your EA account or Twitch account — it only removes the link between them. You can reconnect at any time by following the same three steps.

Troubleshooting common problems

The Authorize button doesn't appear or is grayed out. This usually means you're not signed into Twitch, or your Twitch account is too new. Sign out and back into Twitch, then try again. If your account is brand new (less than a few hours old), wait a few hours before attempting to connect.

You get an error message when signing into EA. Double-check that you're using the correct email address and password for your EA account. If you've forgotten your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the EA login page and follow the reset steps. If you still can't sign in, your EA account may have been locked for security reasons — visit ea.com/account/security to check.

The connection shows as authorized but your EA games aren't appearing in the Twitch directory. Make sure you're actually streaming the game through Twitch (using OBS, Streamlabs, or another streaming software), not just playing it. The connection doesn't automatically broadcast your gameplay — it only tells Twitch which game you're playing once you've started a stream manually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to connect EA to Twitch to stream EA games?

No. You can stream any game to Twitch without connecting your EA account. The connection is optional and mainly useful if you want EA to know you're streaming (for potential in-game rewards) or if you want your stream automatically tagged with the correct game title.

Will connecting EA to Twitch let other people see my EA account information?

No. The connection is private and only visible in your own Twitch Settings. Your viewers cannot see your EA email, account name, or any other personal information from your EA account.

What if I have multiple EA accounts?

You can only connect one EA account to your Twitch channel at a time. If you need to switch to a different EA account, disconnect the current one in Twitch Settings > Connections, then reconnect with the other EA account's credentials.

Does connecting EA to Twitch affect my streaming software settings?

No. The connection happens entirely in Twitch and doesn't change how OBS, Streamlabs, or any other streaming software works. You still configure your streaming software the same way whether or not EA is connected.

Can I connect my EA account to multiple Twitch channels?

No. One EA account can only be connected to one Twitch channel. If you have multiple Twitch channels and want to connect EA to all of them, you'll need multiple EA accounts.