Skip to main content

Settings - For Renters

An overview of the renter portal Settings

TurboTenant Support avatar
Written by TurboTenant Support
Updated over a month ago

In this article, we'll cover the renter & tenant portal settings. Both are very similar; the only difference is that when you're a renter or applicant inquiring about a rental, you'll have limited access to some of the information outlined in this article. As a tenant, you unlock additional settings.

As a renter or tenant, you can find your settings by navigating to the Settings tab on the lower left corner of your page. The steps outlined in this article are for desktops.


Account Overview -

In the Account section of your renter portal, you can edit the following:

  • First & Last name

  • Phone Number

  • Email Address

  • Change Password

  • Upload Photo for your profile

  • Notification Preferences (email notifications & unsubscribing)


Change Password -

As a renter, you can change your password by taking these steps:
1. Log into your account

2. Click Settings in the lower left corner

3. Within the Account section, click Change Password to the right of your page (if on a desktop).

4. Enter your Current Password

5. Enter your New Password and click Change.

If you forgot your password, you can reset your password by clicking Forgot Password? on the Renter Login page. You'll receive an email to reset your password; from there, you'll want to follow the prompts.

Important: Your landlord (or property manager) cannot edit your contact information once you've logged in. If you need to update your email address or phone number, it is best to log into your renter portal and update this information on your own.


Notification Preferences -

By default, you are subscribed to messages from TurboTenant, Rental Notifications, and Messages from the Landlord. Learn how to modify your notifications and How To Unsubscribe From Emails - For Renters.

Important: Notifications are sent via email unless otherwise noted. Please note that even if you turn off all notifications categories, you will still receive important emails related to your account, security, and payments.


Payment Methods -

You'll see the Payment Methods section in your Settings tab if you're a tenant. In this section, you'll be able to:


Autopay -

In the Autopay section of your renter portal, you'll be able to:

  • Enroll in Autopay

  • Select Payment Method

  • Manage when Autopay should be processed

  • Manage Autopay Charges

  • Turn Autopay Off or On



Updating Your Payment Method -

The easiest way to add a new payment method is by clicking on your Settings tab and then clicking on Payment Method, and then clicking on plus βž• New Payment Method.

Important: If you have more than one payment method connected, you'll have the option to choose which payment method you'll use for paying rent at the time of submitting your rent payment, or other associated charges.​


Deleting Your Payment Method -

To delete your Payment Method in your account, you'll want to click on your Settings tab and then click on Payment Methods. To the right of the card on file, click the trashcan icon.


Rent Reporting

In your Rent Reporting settings, you can:

  • Set Up Rent Reporting

  • Manage Rent Reporting Subscription


Receipts

In your Receipt settings, you can view the following receipts:

  • Rent Payments

  • Subscription Receipts

  • Screening Report receipts

If you do not have receipts listed in this view, this means you have not made a purchase or made a payment through TurboTenant.


πŸ’‘ For a complete guide to your tenant portal, you can check out our Help Center article here.

Did this answer your question?