Origin: Redeem product codes - how it works

To play your Origin games, you first need to redeem the product code. We show you how this works in this practical tip.

Redeem Origin Product Code on your browser

You can easily redeem your Origin product codes in the browser without a client.

1. Open Origin Account Management.
2. Log in with your email and password.
3. Click on "Redeem Product Code" in the navigation on the left.
4. Now enter your product code. You can find this in your email confirmation of purchase or in the game manual.
5. Click "Next" to redeem the product code.

Redeem Origin product code through the client

Of course, you can also redeem your Origin product codes in the Origin client.

1. Start the Origin client and log in to your account. Make sure that you have logged in to the correct account.
2. Click on "Origin" -> "Redeem Product Code" in the menu bar.
3. Enter your product code here.
4. Click "Next" to complete the process.

Warning: You must register the game "Sims 3" on a special Origin website. You cannot register the games "Sims 1", "Battlefield Vietnam" and "Battlefield 1942" on your Origin account. Read our next practical tip if you want to sell your Origin account.