Battlefield 6: Activate Secure Boot and TPM 2.0

In order to play Battlefield 6, some requirements must be met. It is also necessary to enable Secure Boot, as it is part of the measures against cheaters.

Why do you need Secure Boot to play Battlefield 6? Secure Boot, or simply the German term “Sicherer Start”, is a requirement set by EA to play Battlefield 6 and was already needed for the participation in the beta.

Secure Boot is a security feature of Windows 10 and 11 that ensures that only software signed by trusted sources is executed at startup. Secure Boot provides features and capabilities that are supposed to make it easier for EA to combat cheats.

Any attempt to start Battlefield 6 without Secure Boot will produce an error message and prompt you to enable it. However, enabling Secure Boot is not that easy. You’ll find out how to activate it and what else to know about anti-cheat here.

If you’re buying a new PC with Windows 11, Secure Boot should already be enabled. When upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, activating Secure Boot will also be offered to you.

Update from February 18, 2026: We have reviewed the article and made some structural adjustments.

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No Secure Boot, no Battlefield 6 – Here’s how to activate it

How to activate Secure Boot on your PC: To activate Secure Boot on your PC, you should follow these steps:

Attention: We want to point out that enabling and making changes to the PC settings is done at your own risk. We base our instructions on the guidelines set by EA. You can find the official explanation at EA on the support page.

If you are unsure, it is better to consult an expert or customer service before incorrect settings lead to problems and, in the worst case, make your PC unusable.

Please also note: Every BIOS looks different, as each manufacturer uses a different design and layout. Naming conventions and terms may also vary slightly depending on whether you are using an AMD or Intel motherboard.

Activate Secure Boot

Press the Windows key and type “Change advanced startup options” in the search bar
Look for the Advanced Startup field and select Restart Now to reboot your PC and enable advanced startup
Select Advanced at startup, then click on UEFI Firmware Settings
You are now in your BIOS. Look for the “Boot” tab. If you cannot find it, press F9 and enter the term in the search
Activate Secure Boot under the matching option
Then look for the OS Type option and, if necessary, change it to UEFI mode
Go to the Exit tab and select Save Changes and Reset

Your PC should now reboot and have Secure Boot enabled. Sometimes it is necessary to restart once more for the feature to be fully activated. If you need visual assistance, EA has additional video support on their YouTube channel.

If you are unable to perform certain steps or make changes, please urgently contact the appropriate support before trying other things to avoid errors and damages.

Check requirements for Secure Boot

If you cannot enable Secure Boot, you can follow these steps to see if you are missing a requirement.

Check if Secure Boot may already be enabled

Press Windows key + R to open the Run window
Type msinfo32 and confirm the entry
Select the System Summary option
In BIOS mode, it should say UEFI, and in Secure Boot state, it should say
“On”

Secure Boot disabled? Check the BIOS mode

If Secure Boot is turned off, proceed as follows:
- If the BIOS mode is set to UEFI, you can proceed with enabling it
- If the BIOS mode is set to Legacy, check if the Windows system disk is set to GPT (GUID Partition Table); if not, change it to that
If it states that Secure Boot is not supported, check your motherboard manufacturer’s manual for any information or contact their support

Check if the Secure Boot requirement TPM 2.0 is enabled

Press Windows key + R to open the Run window
Type tpm.msc and confirm the entry
Check under the Status option if it states that you can use TPM
- If yes, check if the Windows system disk is set to GPT (GUID Partition Table); if not, change it to that
- If TPM is not available, contact your manufacturer to find out how to enable it

Is the Windows disk set to MBR or GPT?

Press Windows key + X
Select Disk Management
Locate the disk where Windows is installed (usually C:)
Right-click it and select Properties
Then click on Hardware and then again on Properties
Click on the Volumes tab and look for the Partition Style option
- If it says GUID Partition Table (GPT), you do not need to do anything further and can activate Secure Boot in the next step
- If it says MBR, follow these steps:
  - Press Windows key + R to open the Run window
  - Type cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter
  - Ensure that it states Administrator at the command prompt
  - Type mbr2gpt /validate /disk:0 /allowFullOS and press Enter
  - Replace disk:0 with the number shown in the Disk Management screen under the Volumes tab
  - Then enter mbr2gpt /convert /disk:0 /allowfullOS in the same window and press Enter
  - Again, replace disk:0 with the number shown in the Disk Management screen under the Volumes tab
The Windows disk should now be set to GPT

You may be prompted to switch firmware to start BIOS in UEFI mode. You can usually change this in the BIOS settings. If in doubt, consult a professional or your manufacturer’s support.