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Pinterest Account Hacked? Secure It and Turn On Two-Factor Authentication

Signs of a hacked Pinterest account include Pins, boards or messages you didn’t create, or a password that suddenly doesn’t work. Pinterest sometimes acts first: if it sees strange activity (such as logins from unusual locations, many logins in a short time, or spammy behavior), it emails you, resets your password and logs everyone out, including you. Either way, the fix starts with a new password, then two-factor authentication.

Edited by Michael Michael Reviewed 5 min read 2 fixes Hacked & security

Quick answer

Reset your password from the login screen; Pinterest says that after a reset you must log back in on all your devices (our note: so anyone else is signed out too). Then turn on two-factor authentication: Settings > Security > Require code at login, add your phone, enter the code and save your backup code. Can’t get into the account’s email? See can’t log in to Pinterest.

Where are you?

Does this match what you see?

  • Pins, boards or messages you didn’t create appear on your account.
  • Your password stopped working.
  • Pinterest says “We protected your account.”
  • You entered your password on a site that looked like Pinterest.

Computer (browser)iPhone & iPadAndroid

Based on Pinterest Help Center pages “Protect your account”, “Two-factor authentication”, “Reset or change your password” and “Can’t log in to Pinterest”, read on November 7, 2026. Pinterest says two-factor authentication isn’t available in all regions yet.

Why this happens: the possible causes

How accounts usually get taken (Pinterest’s tips point to these).

  • A fake login pageCheck this first

    Pinterest warns to check the address bar ends in pinterest.com.

  • A reused or weak passwordCheck this first

    Pinterest recommends a unique password used only for Pinterest.

  • Malicious emails or add-onsPossible

    Pinterest warns against attachments or software from emails claiming to be Pinterest, and untrusted browser add-ins.

Try these 60-second checks first

  • Go to pinterest.com directly instead of clicking links in emails.
  • Make sure you can get into the email on your Pinterest account.

How to fix it, step by step

Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.

Fix 1: Reset or change your password

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Pinterest says after a reset or change you must log back in on all your devices.

  1. Logged in? Change your password from your settings. Locked out? Use the password reset on the login screen.
  2. Choose a unique password with numbers and symbols, used only for Pinterest.
  3. Log back in on your own devices. Pinterest says every device must log in again.

Did it work? Only you can log in.

Fix 2: Turn on two-factor authentication

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Pinterest says 2FA asks for a code from your phone as well as your password.

iPhone & iPad

  1. Tap your profile picture (bottom right), then your profile photo (top left). In some app versions, go to Settings first.
  2. Tap Security and turn on Two-factor authentication.
  3. Confirm your email, enter your password and phone number, tap Next, enter the code and tap Verify. Save your backup code.

Android

  1. Tap your profile picture (bottom right), then your profile photo (top left). In some app versions, go to Settings first.
  2. Tap Security and turn on Two-factor authentication.
  3. Confirm your email, enter your password and phone number, tap Next, enter the code and tap Verify. Save your backup code.

Computer (browser)

  1. Click the more options icon (bottom left) > Settings > Security.
  2. Under Two-factor authentication, tick Require code at login.
  3. Confirm your email, enter your password, choose your country code and phone number, click Next, enter the texted code and click Verify.
  4. Write down your backup code and keep it safe.

Pinterest gives the same app steps for iPhone and Android, in two app versions. It says each phone number can be linked to only one account, and you can create a new backup code with Get a new code.

Did it work? Pinterest asks for a code next time you log in.

If the hacker changed your email

Our note: a password reset only reaches the email on the account. If someone changed it, the reset email won’t come to you. Try logging in with Google or Apple if you used them before; otherwise contact Pinterest through Contact us in the Help Center.

Can’t get your 2FA code, or changed your number

Use your backup code if you saved it. Pinterest’s 2FA page doesn’t describe a lost-phone process; it says that if you have trouble logging in because of two-factor authentication, or need to update the phone number, contact Pinterest through Contact us in the Help Center.

Turning 2FA off (when you can log in): Settings > Security, untick Require code at login, enter your password and select Turn off.

After “We protected your account”: add extra security

Pinterest says to get back in by resetting your password, or by logging in with Google if your account is connected and you’ve used it before. Then it recommends:

  • Turn on two-factor authentication.
  • Connect your account to Google.
  • Make sure your email address is up to date.
  • Use a Pinterest password you don’t use anywhere else.
  • Optional: add a phone number if Pinterest offers it.

Add a phone number to your account

Pinterest says adding a phone number can help keep your account more secure. It’s optional, you can delete it any time, and the feature may not be available to everyone yet.

Pinterest says that right now the only way to add one is from the pop-up window you may see when you open Pinterest. There’s no settings option for it yet:

  1. Log in to Pinterest.
  2. When the pop-up appears, select your country code and enter your phone number. (Select Not now to dismiss it.)
  3. Select Send code.
  4. Check your phone for the verification code (on iPhone, Pinterest says it arrives by text message), enter it on the next screen, then select Confirm.

How Pinterest uses your number:

  • Security: to confirm it’s really you, to help you get back in if you lose access to your email or login details, and to detect suspicious or fraudulent activity. Pinterest says it doesn’t show your number to other people.
  • Ads and recommendations: Pinterest says it may also match your number with information from advertising, measurement and data partners to personalize ads and recommendations and measure ads.
  • Removing it: you can manage or remove it any time in your settings. Pinterest says it then stops using it for these purposes, but may keep some information for security, fraud prevention or legal reasons.

Our note: this code is only for you. Pinterest won’t ask you to share it, so never give it to anyone who contacts you.

Pinterest’s tips to stay safe

  • Never answer suspicious requests for personal information, and be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.
  • Keep your computer, browser and antivirus up to date.
  • Install browser add-ins only from publishers you trust.
  • Don’t open attachments or install software from emails that claim to be from Pinterest.
  • If you’re unsure, go straight to pinterest.com rather than following a link.

How to know it worked

  • Your password is new, 2FA is on, and your backup code is saved.

Still not working? Your next steps

  1. Locked out and can’t reset? See can’t log in to Pinterest.

Official help routes

SocialAppFix can’t see or change your account. For account decisions, recovery and appeals, only the platform’s own tools can help. These links go to the official sites.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do if my Pinterest account was hacked?

Reset or change your password (which logs out all devices) and turn on two-factor authentication. If you can’t get in, see our login guide.

How do I turn on two-factor authentication on Pinterest?

Settings > Security > Require code at login, then add your phone number and enter the texted code. Save your backup code.

I lost my phone and can’t get my Pinterest 2FA code. What now?

Use your backup code. Otherwise Pinterest says to contact it for help.

How do I add a phone number to Pinterest?

Pinterest says the only way right now is the pop-up you may see when you open Pinterest: pick your country code, enter your number, select Send code, enter the code and select Confirm. It’s optional, and not available to everyone yet.

Why does Pinterest want my phone number?

Pinterest says it uses it for account security and recovery, and may also use it to personalize ads. It’s optional, isn’t shown to other people, and you can remove it in your settings.

Will Pinterest ask for my password?

No. Pinterest says it will never ask for your password by email, instant message or phone.

Sources and how we checked this guide

We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.

  1. We protected your account (external site, opens in a new tab)Pinterest Help Center · checked 7 November 2026
  2. Protect your account (external site, opens in a new tab)Pinterest Help Center · checked 7 November 2026
  3. Two-factor authentication (external site, opens in a new tab)Pinterest Help Center · checked 7 November 2026
  4. Reset or change your password (external site, opens in a new tab)Pinterest Help Center · checked 7 November 2026
  5. Can’t log in to Pinterest (external site, opens in a new tab)Pinterest Help Center · checked 7 November 2026
  6. Add your phone number to your Pinterest account (external site, opens in a new tab)Pinterest · checked 7 November 2026
  7. How Pinterest uses your phone number (external site, opens in a new tab)Pinterest · checked 8 November 2026

Last reviewed 7 November 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 7 May 2027. Editor: Michael Michael. How we write and review guides.

What changed
  • 7 November 2026: First published.
  • 7 November 2026: Updated: Pinterest says Facebook login is no longer available.
  • 7 November 2026: Added: adding a phone number (pop-up only).

SocialAppFix is an independent guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pinterest. We never ask for passwords, login codes or payment to fix an account.