Pair a card reader

Connect a reader for payments at this location.

Screenshots show an example shop in English.

Step 1 of 3

Prepare payments and the location

Open Settings → Location → Card readers. Complete Stripe setup and the location address if prompted. Check that you are in the location where the reader will be used.

Prepare payments and the location

Step 2 of 3

Enter the reader’s pairing code

On the reader, open Settings and generate a pairing code. Enter it in Somavue and add a name, such as Front desk. If readers are already listed, select Add reader first.

Enter the reader’s pairing code

Step 3 of 3

Pair and check its status

Select Pair card reader. Check that the reader is listed and Online. Stripe must approve payments before it can take a charge. If setup is still pending, use Go to payments.

Pair and check its status