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How to enable Two-factor Authentication

4 October 2025

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Please follow the below steps to enable two-factor authentication.

Step 1: While logged into myRent, click on your initials at the top right-hand corner of the screen

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Step 2: Go to My details

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Step 3: Go to Security

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Step 4: Click on Enable two factor authentication

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Step 5: Scan the QR code with your authenticator app

Step 6: Enter the code provided by your authenticator app and click Confirm token

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Step 7: Click on Show backup codes

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Please make sure to save your backup codes somewhere safe. If you lose access to your authenticator app you will need to provide a backup code.

Step 8: To download these codes;

a. Copy and paste the codes into a document or take a screenshot

b. Right click, or cmd / ctrl click to to bring up the options window and click Print. You can change the destination to Save as PDF and save this in a secure place on your device

We would also recommend printing these out on paper and keeping them in a safe place in your home.

To disable two-factor authentication, please see our post here.

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