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Getting started
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Activate SimplePOS on a new deviceThis page walks you through setting up SimplePOS on a new computer, tablet or phone for the first time. It takes about 5–10 minutes. Once you're done, your…Main counter or extra counter? Choosing your setup typeDuring setup, SimplePOS asks for an Installation Type. It sounds technical, but it's really just one question: is this your main billing device, or an extra…Pair your card machine (WorldLine or Razorpay editions)When SimplePOS runs on a card machine, the app and the machine need to be "paired" during setup, so that card payments go to the right account. Don't worry…Book a free demoNot an Invoay customer yet? No problem. You can book a free live demo straight from the app, and our team will show you around.
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Getting started
This section is for the store owner (or whoever is setting things up) the very first time SimplePOS is installed on a device.
You only have to do this once per device. After that, your staff just log in each day. See Logging in.
Pages in this section
- Activate SimplePOS on a new device: the full first-time setup, start to finish.
- Main counter or extra counter? Choosing your setup type: what "Server", "Client" and "Server + Client" mean, in plain words.
- Pair your card machine (WorldLine or Razorpay editions): only if your SimplePOS came with a card payment machine.
- Book a free demo: not a customer yet? Start here.
What you'll need before you begin
- ✅ Your Chain Owner email and password. These are the login details you received when you signed up with Invoay.
- ✅ Access to the phone number linked to your account, in case you're asked for a one-time code.
- ✅ An internet connection.
- ✅ Your receipt printer, switched on and connected (if you use one).
- ✅ Your backup file (ends in
.invy), but only if you're moving from an old computer and want to bring your data across.