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What is Rently?
Rently is South Africa's rental marketplace where individuals and businesses can list and rent a wide range of products — from electronics and tools to furniture and fashion — in a secure, user-friendly environment.
How do I create an account?
Visit the registration page, enter your name, email, phone number, and create a password. Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
2FA adds an extra security layer to your account. After entering your password, you verify your identity via email and a one-time SMS code (OTP).
What types of products can I rent?
Rently offers a wide range of rentable products including electronics, tools, furniture, fashion items, event equipment, vehicles, and more. Browse the Rental Catalogue to see what's available.
Is Rently available outside South Africa?
Currently, Rently operates within South Africa only. We're actively exploring expansion to other regions.
How do I set up my profile?
After logging in, go to your dashboard to complete your profile. Add your address, ID number, and upload identification images. Save your changes when done.
What if I forget my password?
Click the Forgot Password link on the login page. You'll receive an email with instructions to reset your password.
How do I find products to rent?
Browse the Rental Catalogue, use filters to narrow your search by category, location, or price, and click on any product to see full details.
What's the process for renting a product?
Open a product page, select your rental duration (hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly), choose your dates, and proceed to checkout.
Can I rent for longer than the listed durations?
Rental durations are set when you make your booking. Select the date range that covers your full rental period at checkout on rently.mobi.
What are "Rules and Regulations" and "Cancellation Policy"?
"Rules and Regulations" define how a rented product should be used. The "Cancellation Policy" outlines the terms and any fees for cancelling a booking. Both are set by each store owner.
How do I proceed to checkout?
After selecting your rental dates, click the checkout button. You'll provide your billing and booking details to complete the rental process.
What if I encounter issues with a rented product?
Contact the store owner directly through the platform, or reach out to our support team at support@rently.mobi for assistance.
How do I create my own store?
Click Post a Rentable to start the store creation process. Add your contact details, upload images, write a store description, add branding, and set your business location.
How do I list a product?
From your store dashboard, click "Post Rentable" and enter the product name, description, images, pricing, conditions, and availability settings.
Can I edit or update my listings?
Yes. You can edit, update, or remove your product listings at any time through your store dashboard.
How do I set pricing for different rental durations?
In your product listing, set separate pricing for hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rentals to suit different customer needs.
How do I contact customer support?
Visit the Contact Us page or email us directly at support@rently.mobi.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept payments through Ozow, our secure payment gateway, which supports multiple South African payment methods including EFT, cards, and more.
Is my payment information stored on Rently?
Payment information is processed securely through Ozow and is not stored on our platform. Your banking details may be required by Rently (Pty) Ltd for identity verification and withdrawal purposes.
How do I view my store's revenue?
Your store dashboard includes revenue charts showing monthly and annual income. Access these through your store management pages to track your earnings over time.
Is my personal information secure?
Yes. We take privacy seriously. Our security measures include two-factor authentication, encrypted data storage, and third-party identity verification to protect your personal data.
What do the Revenue charts show?
The "Monthly Revenue" chart shows your income for each month, while the "Annual Revenue" chart displays your cumulative earnings over a full year. Both are accessible from your store dashboard.
What do the Sales Volume charts show?
These charts display the number of rentals completed each month and year, helping you identify booking trends and seasonal patterns.
How secure is Rently?
We enforce thorough verification standards through our partnership with YouVerify.co, creating a trusted environment. All users go through identity verification before they can transact.
What role does YouVerify play?
YouVerify.co is our third-party verification partner. They handle identity validation including document verification and liveness checks, ensuring all users on the platform are verified.
What is Rently?
Rently is South Africa's rental marketplace where individuals and businesses can list and rent a wide range of products — from electronics and tools to furniture and fashion — in a secure, user-friendly environment.
How do I create an account?
Visit the registration page, enter your name, email, phone number, and create a password. Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
2FA adds an extra security layer to your account. After entering your password, you verify your identity via email and a one-time SMS code (OTP).
What types of products can I rent?
Rently offers a wide range of rentable products including electronics, tools, furniture, fashion items, event equipment, vehicles, and more. Browse the Rental Catalogue to see what's available.
Is Rently available outside South Africa?
Currently, Rently operates within South Africa only. We're actively exploring expansion to other regions.
How do I set up my profile?
After logging in, go to your dashboard to complete your profile. Add your address, ID number, and upload identification images. Save your changes when done.
What if I forget my password?
Click the Forgot Password link on the login page. You'll receive an email with instructions to reset your password.
How do I find products to rent?
Browse the Rental Catalogue, use filters to narrow your search by category, location, or price, and click on any product to see full details.
What's the process for renting a product?
Open a product page, select your rental duration (hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly), choose your dates, and proceed to checkout.
Can I rent for longer than the listed durations?
Rental durations are set when you make your booking. Select the date range that covers your full rental period at checkout on rently.mobi.
What are "Rules and Regulations" and "Cancellation Policy"?
"Rules and Regulations" define how a rented product should be used. The "Cancellation Policy" outlines the terms and any fees for cancelling a booking. Both are set by each store owner.
How do I proceed to checkout?
After selecting your rental dates, click the checkout button. You'll provide your billing and booking details to complete the rental process.
What if I encounter issues with a rented product?
Contact the store owner directly through the platform, or reach out to our support team at support@rently.mobi for assistance.
How do I create my own store?
Click Post a Rentable to start the store creation process. Add your contact details, upload images, write a store description, add branding, and set your business location.
How do I list a product?
From your store dashboard, click "Post Rentable" and enter the product name, description, images, pricing, conditions, and availability settings.
Can I edit or update my listings?
Yes. You can edit, update, or remove your product listings at any time through your store dashboard.
How do I set pricing for different rental durations?
In your product listing, set separate pricing for hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rentals to suit different customer needs.
How do I contact customer support?
Visit the Contact Us page or email us directly at support@rently.mobi.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept payments through Ozow, our secure payment gateway, which supports multiple South African payment methods including EFT, cards, and more.
Is my payment information stored on Rently?
Payment information is processed securely through Ozow and is not stored on our platform. Your banking details may be required by Rently (Pty) Ltd for identity verification and withdrawal purposes.
How do I view my store's revenue?
Your store dashboard includes revenue charts showing monthly and annual income. Access these through your store management pages to track your earnings over time.
Is my personal information secure?
Yes. We take privacy seriously. Our security measures include two-factor authentication, encrypted data storage, and third-party identity verification to protect your personal data.
What do the Revenue charts show?
The "Monthly Revenue" chart shows your income for each month, while the "Annual Revenue" chart displays your cumulative earnings over a full year. Both are accessible from your store dashboard.
What do the Sales Volume charts show?
These charts display the number of rentals completed each month and year, helping you identify booking trends and seasonal patterns.
How secure is Rently?
We enforce thorough verification standards through our partnership with YouVerify.co, creating a trusted environment. All users go through identity verification before they can transact.
What role does YouVerify play?
YouVerify.co is our third-party verification partner. They handle identity validation including document verification and liveness checks, ensuring all users on the platform are verified.
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