Origin: add friends - how it works

As with other game platforms, you can add friends in Origin and then chat with them or invite them to multiplayer games. In this practical tip we will show you how.

Add friends to the Origin gaming platform

1. Start Origin on your computer.
2. Go to the "Friends" tab at the top of the program interface.
3. Via "Add friend ..." you can now search for the person using Public ID, real name or email address.
4. Then the matching hits are displayed.
5. If you then go to the profile, the button "Send friend request" appears in the top right.
6. As soon as the person accepts your request, you will receive a message.

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