NOTE: The terminal can only connect to the Point of Sale or Billing Manager. They must be online at different times.
How to Connect the Reader to the Internet
Navigate to the reader comparison page and click the reader's name to learn how to connect the reader to the internet.
How to Set Up Your Stripe Terminals
Familiarize yourself with the unique features of the specific terminal before proceeding, focusing on:
Powering the reader on and off.
Charging your reader.
Checking the battery status.
How the reader connects to the device (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi/Ethernet), and how to switch networks.
Once familiar with the reader, follow the steps below to add it to the website and process payments in the Point of Sale or Billing Manager.
Point of Sale
Enter 07139 into the terminal to display a registration code.
If you use the card reader for Point of Sale and Billing Manager, write down this code each time you switch between them.
Navigate to your website and sign in.
From the left navigation menu, click Point of Sale > Setup.
Click Manage Terminal Readers.
Click Add New Reader.
Enter the reader's registration code from step 1.
Enter a Label, such as "Front Desk."
Click Register.
Click Close.
Billing Manager
Enter 07139 into the terminal to display a registration code.
If you use the card reader for Point of Sale and Billing Manager, write down this code each time you switch between them.
Navigate to your website and sign in.
In the side menu, click Business Tools > Billing Manager.
Find the account for which you'd like to process a payment. Click on their name.
Click on Payments...
Click Payment Methods > Credit Card.
Click Start Credit Card Payment.
Click Add New Reader...
Enter the reader's registration code from step 1.
Enter a label, such as Front Desk.
Click Register.
Click Close.
You can now select the card reader from the drop-down and click Start to process the payment.