# Accessing Virtual Terminal

To access the Virtual Terminal:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Open your web browser and go to the [Merchant Portal](https://my.clearent.net/)

The Sign In form appears.

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{% endstep %}

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Enter your username and password in the text fields.
{% endstep %}

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Click **Sign in**.
{% endstep %}

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The Merchant Portal Home displays the data.

<figure><img src="/files/k7jXzcXAusygKGlABcIr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Screenshot: Merchant Portal homepage</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select Virtual Terminal from the left menu.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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