NFA vs Full Access —
What’s the Difference?
Two terms you’ll see on every gaming account listing. One is a serious risk. Here’s exactly what they mean and why it matters before you spend a cent.
If you’ve ever looked at gaming account listings — whether for R6 Siege, Fortnite, Valorant or any other game — you’ve seen these two terms. They’re not always explained. This article fixes that clearly.
The core difference
One has the email. One doesn’t. That’s what everything comes down to.
Why NFA is dangerous — explained simply
The email address is the master key to every gaming account. Period.
Every major gaming platform — Ubisoft, Epic Games, Riot, Steam — ties account recovery to the email. If you want to reset a password, you need access to the email. That’s it. That’s the whole system.
With an NFA account, you have a password — but someone else has the email. That means at any point, they can go to the login page, click “Forgot password,” enter the email, and get a reset link. New password. You’re locked out. The account is gone. You have no way to stop this and no recourse after.
You buy an NFA R6 Siege account for €30. You play on it for three months, unlock operators, climb to Platinum. One day the password stops working. Someone used the email to reset it — password changed, you’re locked out. You have no email access, no proof the account was ever yours. The account is gone, along with everything you built on it.
If an NFA account costs €10 less than a Full Access equivalent, that price difference is the cost of the risk being shifted onto you. You’re not buying — you’re renting, with no lease agreement.
What to do immediately after buying Full Access
Four steps. Do them before you play a single match.
This is the most important step. Go into account settings immediately and change the email to one you own and control. Once the email is changed to yours, the original owner can no longer use it to recover the account.
Change the password immediately after changing the email. Use something long and unique — not a password you use elsewhere. At this point the original owner has no path back in.
2FA adds a second layer — even if someone knows your password, they can’t log in without your phone or authenticator app. For Ubisoft accounts, 2FA is also required to access Ranked play.
A verified phone number gives you an additional recovery method and further solidifies your ownership. Many platforms use phone verification as an identity check in support tickets — having yours registered strengthens your position.
Once you’ve changed the email, password, enabled 2FA and added your phone number — the account is fully yours. The original owner has no recovery path. Your new email is the only proof of ownership, and it’s tied to you. This is what Full Access is designed for.
Other terms to watch for in listings
NFA and Full Access aren’t the only things that matter. Here’s what the rest means.
“Mail Access” — same as Full Access. You receive the original email credentials. Good.
“Mail Change Included” — the seller will change the email for you, but you may not get the original email yourself. Less ideal than receiving it directly — verify exactly what you’re getting.
“Phone Verified” — a phone number has been registered on the account. This is a positive sign for account security.
“Handmade” — the account was leveled by a real person, not automation scripts. Lower ban risk. Look for this on any smurf or leveled account.
“Linkable to PC/PSN/Xbox” — the account can be connected to your platform of choice. Relevant for console players.
“Game Purchased” / “Game Included” — the game license is attached to this account, not just the in-game progression. Important for games that still require a purchase.
If a listing doesn’t clearly state what type of access is included, ask before purchasing. A reputable seller will confirm immediately. If the answer is vague or they pressure you to buy without clarifying, that tells you everything you need to know.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Changing the password on an NFA account does not protect you. Whoever has the email address can go to the login page, click “Forgot password,” and get a reset link sent directly to that email. They set a new password — you’re locked out instantly. It does not matter what password you previously set. The email always wins, and with NFA you do not have it.
In almost no scenario is NFA the better choice. The only edge case is if you need an account for a very short, specific purpose and you accept that you may lose it — for example, testing a game for a few hours before deciding whether to invest in a Full Access version. Even then, the risk outweighs the small price difference. For any account you plan to keep and invest time in, Full Access is non-negotiable.
That’s a promise with no enforceability. You have no way to verify it and no recourse if they break it. The risk isn’t just intentional reclaiming — someone could lose access to their email, have their email hacked, or simply change their mind six months later. A seller who emphasises how trustworthy they are instead of offering Full Access is a seller you should be sceptical of.
Yes — every account on Alviran is Full Access. You receive the complete login credentials including the original email, so you can change everything and fully secure the account from day one. We also include Pullback Protection on every order as a free bonus, which covers you for the first 5 days after purchase.
Bottom Line
NFA means the original email isn’t included. That email is the master key to every gaming account — whoever holds it can recover the account at any time. Full Access means you get everything, can change the email to yours immediately, and actually own what you paid for.
The price difference between NFA and Full Access accounts is never worth the risk. Always buy Full Access. Always change the email before doing anything else.
Also worth reading: How to spot a legit gaming account seller, Is it safe to buy gaming accounts?, and What is an R6 smurf account?
Full Access. Every time.
Every Alviran account comes with full credentials and Pullback Protection free — so you can change everything and own it from day one.