Understanding Battlefield 6 Secure Boot and How to Enable It

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If you’re trying to play Battlefield 6 on your PC and see an error saying “SecureBoot is not enabled,” you’re not alone. This feature is required to launch the game, as it was during the beta phase. Without Secure Boot turned on, you won’t be able to access the game. Here’s what you need to know about this security setting and how to get everything working.

Secure Boot is a security feature built into Windows 10 and Windows 11 that checks your computer when it starts up, making sure only trusted software runs. This helps prevent cheats and malicious software from sneaking into your system during boot. For games protected by EA’s Javelin Anti-Cheat system, Secure Boot helps to catch and block cheaters, making the game fair for everyone.

If you see the Secure Boot error, you’ll need to check a few things first. You should be running Windows 10 or Windows 11, your motherboard must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip, and your Windows drive should be formatted with GPT (GUID Partition Table) instead of MBR (Master Boot Record).

To enable Secure Boot, you’ll need to access your PC’s BIOS settings. This process varies depending on the motherboard manufacturer, and incorrect adjustments can cause issues, so it’s best to follow a detailed guide. EA provides a helpful step-by-step setup guide here: Secure Boot setup from EA. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully to avoid any problems.

If you meet the requirements but still can’t enable Secure Boot, it might be due to BIOS configurations. You’ll need to restart your PC and enter BIOS setup—usually by pressing Delete, F2, or a similar key during boot. Once inside, look for the Secure Boot option and turn it on. Remember to save your changes before restarting.

Unfortunately, if Secure Boot isn’t working on your PC, you won’t be able to play Battlefield 6 or other upcoming titles that require this feature, like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. More game developers are using Secure Boot to help stop cheaters, so if your system isn’t compatible or you prefer not to use it, your options are limited. One workaround is to stream games from services like GeForce NOW, which run the game on remote servers and stream the gameplay to your PC.

If enabling Secure Boot isn’t an option for your setup, you might want to check out other games instead of Battlefield. There’s a wide variety of titles you can enjoy while exploring solutions for your PC hardware limitations.