If you enable two-factor authentication, you'll have to enter both your password and a verification code every time you log in to Pinterest. Once set up, you'll receive an email to confirm that two-factor authentication is active on your Pinterest account.

You can link a phone number to one account. If you want to enable two-factor authentication on more than one account, you'll need more than one phone number with texting enabled.
Turn on two-factor authentication
  • Log in to your Pinterest account
  • Click  at the top-right corner 
  • Select Settings
  • Click Security at the left-side of your screen
  • Below Two-factor authentication, click the box next to Require code at login
  • Enter your password for your Pinterest account, then click Next
  • Select your Country/region code and enter your phone number in the field below
  • Click Next
  • Below Enter verification code, enter the code you receive on your phone 
  • Click Verify 
  • Write down the backup code somewhere safe or click Get a new code if you want to generate another one
  • Click Done
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  • Open the Pinterest app on your device
  • Log in to your Pinterest account
  • Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right corner of your screen to open your profile
  • Tap  at the top-right corner of your screen 
  • Tap Security 
  • Tap the toggle next to Two-factor authentication
  • Tap Password to type in your password, then tap Next
  • Tap Choose to select your country code, then tap the number below Phone to type in your phone number
  • Tap Next
  • Enter the verification code that you receive from us via text, then tap Verify 
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    Your updates will be saved automatically.
  • Open the Pinterest app on your device
  • Log in to your Pinterest account
  • Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right corner of your screen to open your profile
  • Tap  at the top-right corner of your screen 
  • Tap Security 
  • Tap the toggle next to Two-factor authentication
  • Tap Password to type in your password, then tap Next
  • Tap Choose to select your country code, then tap the number below Phone to type in your phone number
  • Tap Next
  • Enter the verification code that you receive from us via text, then tap Verify
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    Your updates will be saved automatically.
    Turn off two-factor authentication
  • Log in to your Pinterest account
  • Click  at the top-right corner 
  • Select Settings
  • Click Security  at the left-side of your screen
  • Below Two-factor authentication, click the box next to Require code at login
  • Enter your password for your Pinterest account, then click Turn off
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    Your updates will be saved automatically. 
  • Open the Pinterest app on your device
  • Log in to your Pinterest account
  • Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right corner of your screen to open your profile
  • Tap  at the top-right corner of your screen 
  • Tap Security 
  • Tap the toggle next to Two-factor authentication
  • Tap Password to type in your password, then tap Next
    •

    Your updates will be saved automatically.
  • Open the Pinterest app on your device
  • Log in to your Pinterest account
  • Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right corner of your screen to open your profile
  • Tap  at the top-right corner of your screen 
  • Select Settings
  • Tap Security and logins
  • Tap the toggle next to Two-factor authentication
  • Tap Password to type in your password, then tap Next
    •

    Your updates will be saved automatically.
    Trouble with two-factor authentication

    If you're having trouble logging in with two-factor authentication or you need to change the phone number linked to your account, contact us.
    Still need help? Contact us
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