Getting Started with Point of Sale Solution
Description
What's in this article?
Congratulations on choosing Point of Sale solution! A Merchant Activations and Training agent will assist you with the setup of your account; however, we encourage you to complete the following tasks ahead of your training so we can make the most efficient use of your time.
1. Log in to Point of Sale Solution Back Office
The Point of Sale solution has a web-based back office, which gives businesses the power to run their business from anywhere by accessing up-to-the-minute data from any browser. Please check your email account for an email from “Bank of America…" with your login credentials. This email includes the enrollment link and your username.
2. Set up printers, employees, and a test item
When logged into the Point of Sale Solution Back Office, get familiar with the system and complete some basic setup tasks:
- Take a tour of Point of Sale Solution Back Office and find your location ID. You will need this to log in to the Point of Sale Solution App.
- Set up your printer(s) or Kitchen Display Solution (KDS) devices in Point of Sale Solution Back Office.
- Build your receipt.
- Add a test product to your inventory. If you will be using a kitchen printer or KDS, assign a test item to the appropriate printer.
NOTE: Our Activations team will assist with loading your product information. A test item in your inventory will help you confirm that setup is working correctly.
3. Setup your hardware and connect to internet
When your hardware arrives, you will need to know your network name and password. Remember to connect your devices to the same network to ensure that they communicate. Depending on the hardware you selected, installation will vary. Refer to the hardware setup guides to learn about the device, how to set it up and configure it, and how to take a card payment.
- Set up your devices and connect your devices to the internet through Wi-Fi or another connection type.
- Login to the Point of Sale Solution App using your Point of Sale Solution Back Office login credentials and the location ID.
- Take a tour of the Point of Sale App.
- Set up devices in Point of Sale Solution App.
4. Test a transaction
You are ready to test a transaction. Create an order on your Point of Sale Solution App for your test item.