Connecting the Square Point of Sale (POS) app on your iPad often involves linking it to Square hardware like a Square Terminal for payment processing. Below are the steps to connect your Square POS app running on an iPad to a Square Terminal, based on the official Square documentation.
To connect your Square POS app on an iPad to a Square Terminal, follow these steps directly within the app:
- Open the Square POS app on your iPad.
- Tap the ≡ Menu icon.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Hardware.
- Tap Square Terminal.
- Tap Connect Square Terminal.
- Enter a nickname and location to associate with your Square Terminal.
- Tap Continue.
- The Square POS app will then generate a device code. You will use this code on the Square Terminal itself to complete the connection.
This process links your iPad running the Square POS app to your Square Terminal, allowing you to send orders and payments to the terminal from your iPad.
Steps Summary: Connecting Square POS on iPad to Square Terminal
Here’s a quick overview of the connection steps:
- Open Square POS app.
- Go to Menu ≡ > Settings > Hardware > Square Terminal.
- Tap "Connect Square Terminal".
- Assign a nickname and location.
- Tap "Continue" to get the device code.
You'll need to complete the pairing process on the Square Terminal hardware using the generated code.
While this guide focuses on connecting to a Square Terminal as described in the reference, the Square POS app on an iPad can also connect to other Square hardware peripherals such as card readers (like Square Reader for contactless and chip), printers, and cash drawers, typically via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or USB, depending on the specific hardware. Always check the compatibility and connection method for each specific piece of hardware you intend to use with your iPad.
