To connect your Square Terminal to your iPad when using the Square Retail app, you will navigate through the app's settings menu.
Connecting Your Square Terminal to iPad via Square Retail App
This guide outlines the steps specifically for connecting a Square Terminal to your iPad using the Square Retail app. The process involves accessing the app's hardware settings to initiate the connection.
Step-by-Step Connection Guide
Follow these steps directly from the Square Retail app on your iPad:
- Tap the Menu Icon: From the main screen of the Square Retail app on your iOS device (your iPad), tap the three horizontal lines icon (≡ Menu), typically located in the corner of the screen.
- Access Settings: In the menu that appears, tap Settings.
- Go to Hardware: Within the Settings menu, find and tap Hardware.
- Select Square Terminal: Under the Hardware options, tap Square Terminal.
- Initiate Connection: To start the pairing process, Tap Connect Square Terminal.
- Assign Nickname and Location: You will be prompted to Enter a nickname and location to associate with your Square Terminal. This helps you identify the device, especially if you have multiple terminals.
- Confirm Details: After entering the details, tap Continue.
What Happens Next?
Following these steps, the Square Retail app on your iPad will generate a device code. You will then typically use this code on your Square Terminal device itself to complete the pairing process.
This sequence ensures your Square Terminal is properly linked and ready to process payments through the Square Retail app on your iPad.
