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Pixiv 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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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.

A hijacked Pixiv account can be used to impersonate you and scam your contacts, so 2FA matters. Pixiv secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods Pixiv 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 Pixiv's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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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 Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, 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 Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your Pixiv account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

Menu names on Pixiv can change — the official Pixiv 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

How to recover your Pixiv account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Pixiv 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 Pixiv doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Pixiv's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pixiv work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Pixiv supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Pixiv two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Pixiv is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Pixiv 2FA codes?
If Pixiv 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 Pixiv'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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