Your Pinterest account holds years of saved ideas, boards and, for many, a business profile tied to ads and a payment method — all worth protecting with a fresh, unique password. Whether you are tightening security or recovering from a suspicious login, our GetMyPassword team covers how to change your Pinterest password, reset it when you are locked out, and secure the account with two-factor authentication.
Change your password in settings
- Sign in at pinterest.com and open Settings from the top-right menu.
- Go to Account management.
- Select Change password.
- Enter your current password, then the new one twice, and save.
If you signed up with Google, Facebook or Apple, there is no separate Pinterest password — you manage the login through that provider instead.
Reset a forgotten password
On the login screen click Forgot your password? and enter the email on your account. Pinterest sends a reset link; open it and create a new password. The link is time-limited, so use it promptly and check spam if it does not arrive within a few minutes.
After a suspicious login
Change the password right away, then open Settings → Security and review the list of active sessions, ending any you do not recognise. Confirm your linked email is unchanged. If you reused this password on other sites, change it there too, since attackers try a leaked password everywhere.
Business accounts with ad spend are especially targeted, because a hijacker can run ads on your card. Treat a Pinterest business login like any account tied to money: unique password plus two-factor authentication.
Secure it with a unique password and 2FA
Give Pinterest a password you use nowhere else, created with our password generator, and turn on two-factor authentication under Security. With a login code required alongside the password, even a leaked login cannot get an attacker into your boards or ad account.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Pinterest password if I forgot it?
On the login screen click “Forgot your password?”, enter your account email, and follow the reset link Pinterest sends. You need access to that email to complete the reset.
Why can’t I change my Pinterest password?
If you signed up with Google, Facebook or Apple, Pinterest has no separate password — manage it with that provider. Otherwise, make sure your new password meets the length requirement and differs from the old one.
How do I make my Pinterest account more secure?
Use a unique, strong password, turn on two-factor authentication, and periodically review active sessions for unknown logins. Keep your linked email secure, since it controls password resets.