Pi Network (PI) Introduces Two-Factor Authentication – Here’s How to Secure Your Account

Date: Wed, March 19, 2025 | 04:04 AM GMT

After a successful debut with its open mainnet last month, Pi Network (PI) is actively expanding its platform’s utility. On Pi Day, the network introduced .pi domains, allowing users to bid for unique .pi domain names using Pi tokens. Now, in a further step toward securing user assets, Pi Network has rolled out an important security update—Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)—to enhance account protection and ensure smooth migration to the Mainnet.

Pi Network Rolls Out Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

On March 13, Pi Network introduced a two-factor authentication (2FA) feature that requires some Pioneers to complete 2FA before their Pi tokens are successfully migrated to the Mainnet blockchain. This additional security layer confirms ownership of Pi Wallets by verifying a trusted email address, further securing Pioneers’ accounts and their Pi holdings.

How to Secure Your Pi Network Account with 2FA

Some Pioneers may already have a trusted email address linked to their account, which allows them to complete the 2FA process and confirm their migration wallet. Others, however, may need to set up a trusted email before proceeding.

Steps to Set Up 2FA on Pi Network:

1. Set Up a Trusted Email
   • If you haven’t already, you must provide a trusted email address by completing a liveness check to verify that you are the account owner.
   • You will receive a prompt in the Pi mining app to complete this step.
   • Only KYC-verified Pioneers (including those with tentative KYC) are eligible to add a trusted email at this time.
2. Confirm Your Migration Wallet
   • Once a trusted email is added, Pioneers will gradually receive prompts after mining sessions or via email notifications to complete 2FA.
   • Alternatively, Pioneers can confirm their wallet migration via the Mainnet Checklist in the app.
3. Verify via Email
   • In the 2FA interface, Pioneers must confirm access to their migration wallet (or create a new one if necessary).
   • They will receive another email to finalize this confirmation.

Important Security Notice:
Pioneers will only receive emails from “[email protected]”. Do not trust any other emails to avoid phishing or scam attempts.

What Happens If You Don’t Complete 2FA?

For security reasons, some Pioneers who migrated their Pi within the last few weeks—but are still within the 14-day pending period—must complete 2FA, or their Pi will be returned to their mining app.

Why Is There a 14-Day Pending Period?

Pi Network’s 14-day pending period is designed to protect Pioneers by allowing time for additional security checks before transactions become permanently irreversible on the Mainnet blockchain.

How Pi Returns Work During Migration

• If 2FA is not completed within 14 days of pending period , the migrated Pi will be returned to the Unverified Balance instead of the Transferable Balance.
• This process does not reduce the total amount of Pi a Pioneer will receive. Instead, it ensures that migrated balances go through the necessary verification process before final confirmation.
• Once 2FA is successfully completed, Pioneers will not be affected by Pi returns.
• If a migration was paused and Pi was returned, the migration process will automatically re-initiate after 2FA is confirmed.

Final Thoughts

The implementation of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a crucial step in ensuring the security of Pi wallets and preventing unauthorized access. With the migration to the Mainnet in full swing, Pioneers must act quickly to complete their 2FA verification and ensure a smooth transition.

If you’ve completed all the steps in the Mainnet Checklist and are awaiting migration, make sure to add a trusted email and complete 2FA as soon as you receive the prompt.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies.