Adding and Using Two-Factor Authentication | Text Message Verification

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

Rentec Direct requires all accounts with online payment processing to set up two-factor authentication to keep your account data and funds secure.

If your account does not include payment processing, we highly recommend you still activate two-factor authentication (2FA).

Receiving a text message for two-factor authentication is widely used and an excellent option for people who cannot set up a passkey for various reasons.

Important Note: For more information on the importance and benefits of two-factor authentication click this link Serious About Security | Two-Factor Authentication

How to Set Up Text Message Two-Factor Authentication

In your Rentec Direct account:

1. Click on Settings
2. Under Account, click on Login & Password
3. In the Two-Factor Authentication section, check the box for Enable Two-Factor Authentication
4. Click the star to make the Text Message option the primary Two-Factor Authentication method
5. Input your cell phone number
6. Click on Submit

System Note: If you previously shared your log in 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 how to Add Subusers, Managers, and Additional Users to Your Account

Using Text Message Two-Factor Authentication to Log in

Now that you've selected Text Message as your two-factor authentication method. When you sign in to your account, a code will be texted to the mobile number you selected. (Before logging in, be sure to log out of any open sessions)

The following steps will guide you through your first login using text message two-factor authentication.

In your Rentec Direct account:

1. Go to your Rentec Direct Login screen
2. Enter your Username and Password
3. Click on Sign In
4. A prompt will display asking you to enter a code that will be texted to your phone 
5. Enter the code (The screen to enter the code will remain for 2 minutes, which allows time for slower connections)