Pi Network Launches New Two-Factor Authentication Process

On March 13, 2025, Pi Network introduced two-factor authentication or 2FA to ensure the accounts of Pioneers and Pi coins are secure. This feature is directly related to moving Pi from the closed mining app to the Open Network main blockchain. What is this feature and how does it assist in the movement of Pi? Two-factor authentication is an additional layer of security. For blockchain pioneers mining, 2FA helps to confirm that the Pi Wallet you are sending your Pi to is yours. It does this by linking your account to a trusted email address that only you control. With this, Pioneers must complete 2FA before their Pi can move to the Mainnet blockchain. This step protects your Pi and ensures it arrives at the right place. Without 2FA, your transfer process may not be completed, or you may lose access to your Pi later. How to Set Up a Trusted Email for 2FA To use 2FA, you need a reliable email address. Here is how it works: If you have a reliable email linked to your Pi account, you can use that email to start the 2FA verification (2FA). You will need to add an email if you do not have one. The Pi mining app will ask you to perform "authentication check". This is a quick step to prove that you are a real person and that email belongs to you. Only Pioneers who have passed KYC verification (Know Your Customer) or at least temporary KYC can add a reliable email. Your trusted email is extremely important as it is also used to recover your account if you forget your password or lose access. Therefore, choose an email that you own and can always access. If you use a random email that you do not control, you will not be able to complete 2FA or recover your account later. This may prevent you from moving your Pi or retrieving it if something goes wrong. How 2FA Works to Verify Account After setting up a trusted email, the following will happen: After a mining session, you may see a prompt asking you to complete 2FA in the app. The pioneer will also receive an email from "noreply@pi.email" regarding this. You can also initiate 2FA yourself through the Mainnet checklist in the app. On the 2FA screen, you will confirm your moving wallet ( to which your Pi will be transferred ). Then, you will receive an email to verify everything. Follow the instructions to complete. NOTE: Only trust emails from "noreply@pi.email". Other emails may be scams aimed at tricking you into providing your information. What Happens If You Do Not Complete 2FA? When you move your Pi to Mainnet, there will be a 14-day waiting period before completion. During this time, your Pi will be locked and unavailable for use. This waiting period is for safety reasons, such as ensuring everything is correct before finalizing permanently. If you have moved your Pi in the past few weeks ( but are still within the 14-day period ) and have not completed 2FA, your Pi may be sent back to the mining application. This is a safety feature to protect your account. Once you complete 2FA, your Pi will return to the moving process, and you will receive the same amount or perhaps a little more if you have mined more since then. If you complete 2FA before the 14-day deadline ends, your Pi will not be returned and the transfer process will continue as planned. Details About Pi's Profit Here are the things you need to know if your Pi is returned: The estimated waiting time is 14 days. It gives the Pi Network time to check whether your Pi is safe and transferred to the correct wallet. If your Pi is returned, it may appear in "Unverified Balance" instead of "Transferable Balance" in the app. Don't worry; this does not mean you will lose your Pi. The app only shows a preliminary estimate of your balance. When you move it back after 2FA, you will receive the full amount you had before or a little more. Such profits may temporarily reduce the total amount of Pi in circulation. However, the supply will adjust as Pioneers complete 2FA and move back. Why Do These Features Exist Pi Network uses 2FA and a refund process to keep your Pi safe. Blockchain transactions are irreversible once completed, and your Pi Wallet is "non-custodial," meaning you control it and not Pi Network. These additional steps ensure that your Pi belongs to you and not someone else. What Should You Do Now If you have completed all the steps in the Mainnet checklist and are waiting for Pi to move, here is your action plan, taken from the protocol's blog: Add a trusted email if you haven't done so. Please pay attention to the prompts in the app or emails from "noreply@pi.email" to complete the 2FA verification (2FA). Complete the 2FA as soon as possible to avoid delays or returns. These steps will help ensure that your Pi moves to the Mainnet blockchain smoothly and securely. It's all about protecting what you have earned as a Pioneer.