What Are the EA FC Web App and Companion App? How to Use Them

You don't have to switch on your console or PC every time you want to touch Ultimate Team. EA's Web App and its phone version, the Companion App, let you manage your club remotely. They do the same job: one runs in a browser, the other on your phone. This guide covers what the EA FC Web App and Companion App are for, what you need to use them and how to keep your account safe.

What the Web App and Companion App Are For

With these two apps you can:

• Buy and sell players on the transfer market
• Open packs
• Edit your squad and swap players
• Complete SBCs
• Collect your daily and weekly rewards

So you can check on your club at work, on the bus or from the couch. That matters most for the transfer market, because good deals often show up while you aren't in the game.

Which One Should You Use?

Most players use both: the phone for quick checks and the computer for long buying and selling sessions.

What You Need Before You Start

There are a few requirements:

1. Your Ultimate Team club must be set up. You need to have opened the mode in the game at least once and finished the starter steps.
2. Your EA account must be active. You log in with the same EA account you use in the game.
3. Login verification is usually required. EA may ask for two-step verification, especially for sensitive actions like the transfer market. If it isn't switched on for your account, you may need to turn it on.

These details can change over time. Check the latest on the official EA SPORTS FC page and the EA Help Center.

"Web Enabled" in Ready-Made Account Listings

You'll often see "web enabled" in ready-made account listings. It means the account has an Ultimate Team club set up and Web App access works. If you are thinking about buying an account, ask the seller to prove it. Our account buying checklist has the full list of things to verify.

5 Rules for Safe Use

1. Only use official apps. Don't trust third-party tools or sites that ask you to log in to your account.
2. Turn on two-step verification. It's the easiest and most effective way to protect your account.
3. Don't reuse your password. One site's data breach shouldn't put your account at risk.
4. Log out on shared computers. If you forget, someone else can get into your account.
5. Don't click suspicious links. Most messages saying "your account has been suspended" are fake.

A Simple Daily Routine

Open the Web App or Companion App once in the morning and once in the evening, and:

• Collect your daily and weekly rewards
• Check the status of the cards you've listed
• See if there are new SBCs
• Glance at the prices of cards you're watching

Ten minutes a day adds up to a real difference in coins and time over a few weeks. To understand how the market itself works, read our transfer market guide.

I Can't Log In: Common Problems

The Web App or Companion App doesn't always work smoothly the first time you open it. This table lists the most common snags and what to try first. The right fix can depend on what EA is doing that day, so the EA Help Center has the last word.

One mistake is very common here: hammering the login button dozens of times. Many systems can treat that as suspicious behavior. After three or four tries, stop and work out the cause.

A Sample Day: What a Remote Market Trade Looks Like

Say you're leaving work and want to follow up on a card you spotted this morning. The numbers are purely illustrative, since real prices move constantly.

1. You search for the card in the Companion App. The lowest price is around 9,000 coins.
2. You buy it for 9,000.
3. You list the same card for 10,000.
4. When it sells, the transfer market tax (roughly 5%) is taken, so you end up with 9,500 coins.
5. Your profit is about 500 coins. The gap on the price tags looks like 1,000, but the real gain is half of that.

Forgetting the tax and thinking "I made 1,000" is the most common math mistake beginners make. When you set a price, take 95% of the selling price first, then compare it with what you paid. The transfer market guide explains the wider logic.

One more thing when trading from your phone: it's easy to fat-finger a price on a small screen. Miss a zero or add an extra one and you can list a card far below its value. Read the number back to yourself before you confirm. It genuinely helps.

If This Is Your Situation, Do This

Short decision notes. Adapt each one to your own case.

• You only want to collect daily rewards: The Companion App is enough. No need to boot a computer.
• You're planning a long trading session: Open the Web App on a computer. Multiple tabs and a big screen speed you up.
• You're finishing an SBC at the last minute: Make sure the required players are already in your club, then submit. Our SBC guide covers the logic.
• You just started playing: Don't jump into the market yet. Follow the steps in the first week guide and build your club first.
• You're thinking about a ready-made account: Have the seller prove "web enabled" with a screenshot. Buying an account or coins from a third party may not line up with EA and platform terms and can put your account at risk. Make that decision with your eyes open.

Changing Devices and Sharing Accounts

If you've bought a new phone, you'll need to log in to the Companion App again. Don't forget to log out before selling or handing over the old one. If you share an account with a friend or sibling, market and SBC actions can easily get mixed up: one person lists a card, the other does something else without knowing. If you can, let one person run the account.

A quick checklist:

• Is the email you use for verification one you can still access?
• If passwords are saved on your phone or browser, is the device locked?
• Do you remember how many cards are currently waiting on the market?
• Did you log out on the shared computer?

One more note: if the app rejects an action, don't assume the market is broken. Check whether the card is still listed. Someone may have bought it before you. Beginners run into this a lot, and it isn't an error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Web App free?

Yes. The Web App and Companion App are free. Your Ultimate Team club just needs to be set up.

Can I use the market if my console isn't with me?

Yes, you can reach the market through the Web App or Companion App. In some cases you'll need to meet EA's security requirements, such as two-step verification.

Can I use only the Web App instead of the Companion App?

Yes. They offer the same features. Use whichever feels more comfortable.

What should I do to keep my account safe?

Use official apps, turn on two-step verification, use your password only for EA and never give it to any site.