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Pinata 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Protect your Pinata account with two-factor authentication (2FA). Once enabled, signing in also requires a one-time code from your authenticator app — not just your password.

A Pinata account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. Pinata secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods Pinata supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
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    Download Authenticator App - Novaz

    Install Authenticator App - Novaz from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and open it — you'll use it to scan Pinata's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to Pinata and open your Pinata 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 Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Pinata displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

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    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your Pinata account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

    If Pinata shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how Pinata recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

How to recover your Pinata account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Pinata gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If Pinata doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Pinata's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pinata work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Pinata supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Pinata two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Pinata is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Pinata 2FA codes?
If Pinata gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use Pinata's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.

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