About two-factor authentication

At LendingCrowd, the security of your personal information is our highest priority.

As part of our commitment to keeping you secure, we’ve introduced a feature called two-factor authentication (2FA), which adds an extra layer of security by using a unique code every time you log in.

To use this system, you’ll need to be familiar with using a smartphone because you’ll have to download and use a 2FA app such as Authy or Google Authenticator, which are free.

Once you’ve downloaded and set up your 2FA app, you’ll then be ready to add your LendingCrowd account.

To do this, log in to your LendingCrowd account as normal. A QR code will then be displayed. Use your smartphone’s 2FA app to scan the QR code displayed on screen. The app will display a one-time password – enter this in the Verification Code box and click ‘Enable’ below the QR code.

The next time you log in to your LendingCrowd account, you’ll be asked for a verification code after you’ve entered your email address and password. You’ll find this verification code in the 2FA app on your smartphone. Each code is unique and expires after a short time. A new code is displayed when the timer runs out.  

Please note: if you enter the wrong code five times in a row, your account will be locked for up to 20 minutes before you can attempt to log in again.