How do I add friends on EA?
Adding friends on your EA account allows you to join games together, chat while playing, see when friends are online, and more. The process is simple – just send a friend request via the EA Desktop app and have them accept it.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding EA Friends
Follow this walkthrough to connect with new friends on EA‘s gaming network:
1. Download the EA Desktop App
First, install the free EA Desktop app for PC or Mac. This is your hub to access EA games and services. Sign in using your EA account credentials.
2. Access the Friend List
Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Friends" to open up your friend list sidebar.
3. Send a Friend Request
Under the Friend List click "Add Friend" then enter the person‘s EA ID, email address, first name or last name. Finally, click "Send Request".
If you aren‘t sure of their EA ID, ask them to provide it. This uniquely identifies their account.
4. Accept a Friend Request
If someone sends you a friend request, you‘ll get notified on your EA account. Open up the Friend List sidebar and click "Accept" to add them.
Once a request is accepted, you‘ll see each other in your respective Friend‘s List. From there, you can join games, start a chat, and more.
Connecting Crossplay Friends on Xbox, Playstation, & More
Thanks to Crossplay support across EA titles, you can now add friends that are playing on different gaming platforms:
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
To add Crossplay friends:
1. Make Sure Crossplay is Enabled
In the EA Desktop App, go to Settings > Account Settings > Crossplay is "On". This allows connectivity across platforms.
2. Share Your EA ID with Crossplay Friends
Your EA ID uniquely identifies your account. Find it under your EA Account Details page. Then provide the EA ID to any Crossplay friends to simplify the friend request process.
3. Receive and Accept the Friend Request
Once received, accept Crossplay friend requests just like normal requests. After that, jump into games together!
Crossplay has connected over 200 million players as of 2022 across EA games like Apex Legends, Need for Speed, and Star Wars: Squadrons.
Locating Your EA ID to Share
To find your unique EA ID:
- In the EA Desktop App, click your profile icon
- Select Settings > Account Settings
- Scroll down to Basic Info
- Your EA ID appears under your account email address
Share this with any friends looking to add you across gaming platforms.
Email: [email protected]
EA ID: CoolGamer#1923Include your EA ID when connecting with Crossplay friends to facilitate faster friend requests.
| Platform | Active Users | Growth (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation | 65 million | 112% |
| Xbox | 25 million | 37% |
| Nintendo Switch | 5 million | 62% |
*EA Q3 2022 earnings report on active user accounts by gaming platform.
As this data shows, Sony and Microsoft consoles drive the majority of EA‘s Crossplay base currently. However, Nintendo Switch adoption is accelerating as well.
Why Add EA Friends?
Connecting with friends on EA delivers benefits like:
- Gaming Together – Join friends online and coordinate to improve performance in competitive multiplayer titles
- Exclusive Content – Access member rewards and unlockables by adding EA friends
- Game Help – Veteran players can provide advice, strategies, and assistance
- Community – widens your social circle to enhance enjoyment and connection through gaming
As an avid gamer, I highly recommend proactively adding EA friends – especially across gaming platforms thanks to Crossplay.
Ready to expand your network? Follow the steps outlined above to start sending requests right from the EA Desktop app.
