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Getting Started & Account Setup

Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication & Security Settings

6 min read
Feb 25, 2026
Updated Mar 3, 2026

Your RentalBux account contains sensitive financial data. Here's how to lock it down properly in about two minutes.

Why Security Matters for Your Rental Accounts?

Your RentalBux account holds your rental income records, tenant details, bank transactions, tax submissions, and property documents. It's connected to HMRC. It's essentially your entire rental business in digital form.

Protecting it isn't optional — it's essential. The good news is that RentalBux makes it straightforward.

Setting a Strong Password

When you created your account, you chose a password. If it's short, simple, or something you use on other websites, now is the time to change it.

A strong password is:

  • At least 12 characters long

  • A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols

  • Not based on personal information (your name, your address, your cat's name)

  • Unique to RentalBux — not reused from other accounts

To change your password:

1
Go to Settings > General Details
2
Click Change Password
3
Enter your current password, then your new password twice
4
Click Change Password

Consider using a password manager to generate and store a strong, unique password.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security. Even if someone guesses or steals your password, they can't get into your account without the second factor — typically a code from your phone.

To enable 2FA:

1
Go to Settings > General Details
2
Click 2FA Setup
3
Two Factor Authentication Setup. Authenticator app is required — use Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy. Enter the six-digit code from the app to confirm
4
Save your backup codes somewhere safe. These are one-time-use codes that let you log in if you lose access to your phone
5
Click Confirm

From now on, every time you log in, you'll enter your password and then the code from your authenticator app.

Your Data Is Protected

Beyond what you can control, RentalBux has security measures running behind the scenes:

Encryption. All data transmitted between your browser and RentalBux is encrypted using industry-standard TLS. Your data at rest is also encrypted.

GDPR compliance. RentalBux complies with UK data protection regulations. Your personal data is handled according to the privacy policy at https://rentalbux.com/privacy-policy

FCA-authorised infrastructure. RentalBux uses financial-grade security infrastructure. Bank connections are handled through FCA-regulated intermediaries, so RentalBux never sees or stores your bank login credentials.

Regular security audits. The platform undergoes regular security testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

Quick Checklist

  •  Set a strong, unique password

  •  Enable two-factor authentication (authenticator app recommended)

  •  Save your backup codes somewhere safe

  •  Confirm your email address is correct and accessible

  • Your First 10 Minutes in RentalBux — Onboarding Checklist

  • Linking Your Accountant or Letting Agent

  • Installing the RentalBux Mobile App (iOS & Android)

 

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