: This is the most reliable way to play online. You can purchase official keys for the Steam or EA App platforms.

Your online progress (rank, bounty, unlocked cars) is saved to this account. Without it, no online play.

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As I booted up the game, I was prompted to enter the product key to activate the online features. I searched high and low for the key, finally finding it on a small sticker inside the game's packaging.