Pinterest lets you sign in with email and password, or with a linked Facebook, Google, or Apple account. The social-login options skip the password step and let Pinterest recover your account if you forget your login. This guide walks through every method, how to link or unlink accounts, and how to fix the most common login errors.
Pinterest passed 631 million monthly active users in the first quarter of 2026, its tenth straight quarter of double-digit user growth. If you have not signed in for a while, the social-login flow is the fastest way back into your account.
What you need to log in
- Your Pinterest email and password — or —
- An active Facebook, Google, or Apple account that is already linked to your Pinterest account
- Internet connection on the device you’re signing in from
Method 1: Standard Pinterest login
- Open the Pinterest app or go to pinterest.com/login.
- Enter the email or phone number on your Pinterest account.
- Enter your password.
- Tap or click Log in.
You’ll land on your home feed.
Method 2: Pinterest login with Facebook
- Open the Pinterest app or visit pinterest.com.
- On the login screen, tap Continue with Facebook.
- If your phone or browser is not already logged into Facebook, enter your Facebook email and password.
- Approve the permission prompt that lets Pinterest access your Facebook profile name and email.
That’s it. Pinterest signs you in if your Facebook account is already linked. If it isn’t linked, Pinterest will either create a new account or ask you to merge with an existing one that uses the same email.
Method 3: Pinterest login with Google
- Open the Pinterest app or go to pinterest.com.
- Tap Continue with Google.
- Pick the Google account you want to use.
- Approve the permission prompt.
The Google account you choose must match the one linked to your Pinterest profile. If it doesn’t, Pinterest will offer to make a new account on that email.
Method 4: Pinterest login with Apple
- Open the Pinterest app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or visit pinterest.com on Safari.
- Tap Continue with Apple.
- Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.
- Choose whether to share or hide your email address from Pinterest.
“Sign in with Apple” is available across the Pinterest mobile and web experience. If you originally signed up with Apple, this is the only social method that will recognize you.
How to link a Facebook, Google, or Apple account to Pinterest
Adding a social login to an existing Pinterest account:
- Log in to Pinterest using your normal email and password.
- Click your profile picture in the top-right.
- Open Settings.
- Go to Account management.
- Find the Connected accounts or Login options section.
- Click Connect next to Facebook, Google, or Apple.
- Sign in to that service and approve access.
How to unlink an account
Same path. In Account management → Connected accounts, click Disconnect next to the service you want to remove. Make sure you have an email and password set on Pinterest first — otherwise you’ll lock yourself out.
Why use a social login
- One less password to remember
- Faster sign-in on a new phone or browser — no email confirmation step
- Easier recovery if you forget your Pinterest password
- Friend discovery — Pinterest can suggest people you already know on Facebook
Privacy: what Pinterest sees
Social login shares your basic profile information — usually name, email address, and profile photo. Pinterest does not get access to your Facebook timeline posts, Google Drive files, or Apple iCloud data. You can review and revoke Pinterest’s access at any time:
- Facebook — Settings & privacy → Settings → Apps and websites
- Google — myaccount.google.com → Security → Your connections to third-party apps
- Apple — Settings → [your name] → Sign in with Apple
Troubleshooting common Pinterest login errors
“Login isn’t working” with Facebook, Google, or Apple
- Make sure you’re using the exact same Facebook, Google, or Apple account that is linked to Pinterest. Different email = different Pinterest account.
- Update the Pinterest app — older versions break on the latest OAuth flows.
- On Facebook, check that Pinterest is still under Apps and websites. If it has been removed, log in once with email/password and re-link it.
- Sign out of every Facebook/Google account and sign back into the one tied to your Pinterest account, then retry.
“We can’t find an account with that email”
You may have signed up under a different email or via a different social account. Try the other social-login options. If you still can’t find it, use the Forgot your password? link to send a reset to any email you might have used.
Two-factor authentication is asking for a code I don’t have
If you set up Pinterest 2FA and lost the phone number or authenticator, use the recovery codes Pinterest gave you when you enabled 2FA. No codes? Use Pinterest’s account recovery form.
FAQs
Can I have one Pinterest account linked to Facebook, Google, and Apple at the same time?
Yes. Link all three under Account management → Connected accounts and use whichever is most convenient.
What happens if I delete my Facebook account but it’s my only Pinterest login?
You’ll lose access. Add an email and password to Pinterest before deleting Facebook, or link Google/Apple as a backup.
Does logging in with Facebook post my pins to Facebook?
No. Logging in just authenticates you. Sharing pins to Facebook is a separate option you have to turn on per pin.
Why does Pinterest keep logging me out?
Usually a browser cookie issue. Clear cookies for pinterest.com, update the app, or check whether you accidentally logged out from another device — Pinterest sometimes ends sessions if it sees a suspicious sign-in.
Can I switch from email login to Apple sign-in without losing my pins?
Yes. Link Apple under Connected accounts while logged in. Your boards, pins, and followers stay the same — you’re just adding another way to sign in.
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