Adding and Using Two-Factor Authentication | Text Message Verification

Two-Factor  Authentication (2FA) provides an additional verification step beyond your username and password, making it nearly impossible to fall victim to phishing attempts and hackers.

Receiving a text message for 2FA is widely used and an excellent option.

System Notes:

• Rentec Direct requires 2FA for all accounts that use online payment processing to help protect account data and funds
• If your account does not use online payment processing, enabling 2FA is strongly recommended for all users
• If you previously shared your login and password information with others to access your account, immediately set them up as a subuser, as they will not be able to access your account.

Learn more about Account Security with Rentec Direct

How to Set Up Text Message Two-Factor Authentication

In your Rentec Direct account:

1. Click Settings
2. Under Account, click on Login & Password
3. In the Two-Factor Authentication section, check the Enable Two-Factor Authentication box
4. Change the Preferred 2FA method to Text Message
5. Click the Text Message Configure link to input your cell phone number
6. Save Changes

Important Note: Before using Text Message 2FA for the first time, log out of any active sessions.

Logging in Using Text Message 2FA

Moving forward, when logging in to your Rentec Direct account:

1. Go to the Rentec Direct login screen
2. Enter your Username and Password

3. Enter the code that was texted to you in the space provided to complete the login

   (The screen to enter the code will remain for 2 minutes, which allows time for slower connections)