How to enable 2FA on Pixiv
Protect your Pixiv account with two-factor authentication (2FA). Once enabled, signing in also requires a one-time code from your authenticator app — not just your password.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to Pixiv and open your Pixiv account security settings.
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Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
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Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Pixiv displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
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Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Pixiv account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Pixiv gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on Pixiv can change — the official Pixiv 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Pixiv work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Pixiv supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Pixiv two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Pixiv is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Pixiv 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Pixiv support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Generate your Pixiv codes in MS Authenticator App
Free, offline, and encrypted. One tap for every 6-digit code.
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