Get Started with Square Terminal

Square Terminal is your all-in-one card machine for a fast way to accept payments and print receipts.

To learn more, check out our Square Terminal FAQ or Compare Square Stand, Register, and Terminal.

Setup

Once you receive your Square Terminal, setup only takes a few quick minutes.

Hardware

You can also read more:

• Set up Square Terminal

• Square Terminal Setup FAQ

• Hardware Compatibility By Device

• Connect Recommended Hardware to Square Terminal

Software

To learn more about setting up your Square Terminal and your Square Account to work for your business, check out these videos:

• Create items for Square Terminal

• Set up modifiers and discounts for Square Terminal

• Set up item taxes for Square Terminal

• Set up locations for Square Terminal

• Manage locations with device codes on Square Terminal

• View and customize reports with Square Terminal

Use Your Terminal

After you’ve set up your new Terminal, you’ll be ready to start accepting payments!

To learn more about using your Square Terminal, read more:

• Accept Payments with Square Terminal

• Square Terminal Payments FAQ

• Using Square for Restaurants with Square Terminal

• Manage Online Orders with Square Terminal

You can also connect Square Terminal with Square Point of Sale for in-person payments or connect Square Terminal with Virtual Terminal to take in-person or remote payments.

Note: Square Terminal does not support or read file attachments.

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble with your Square Terminal, take a look at Square Terminal Troubleshooting.