{"id":79450,"date":"2026-04-30T04:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=79450"},"modified":"2026-08-03T05:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T09:40:48","slug":"how-to-set-up-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-square\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Set Up Square: A 101 Guide With Screenshots in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yup, Square is well-known for its ease of use. However, with the miscellaneous features Square offers (POS, payment processing, online store, etc.), learning<strong> how to set up Square<\/strong> might still come with a learning curve. But don\u2019t worry! In this article, we will provide you with step-by-step Square tutorials to help you overcome that curve.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll guide you through in this article:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-square\/#step-1-creating-and-setting-up-your-square-account\">Set up Square account<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-square\/#step-2-setting-up-square-for-pos-devices\">Set up Square POS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-square\/#step-3-configuring-payment-methods-and-linking-bank-accounts\">Configure payment methods and link bank accounts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-square\/#step-4-adding-products-services-and-setting-prices\">Add products, services and set prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-square\/#step-5-setting-up-square-hardware\">Set up Square hardware<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, we\u2019ll also discuss how to integrate Square with other hardware and how to set up Square online payment.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What to Prepare Before Setting Up Square<\/h2>\n<p>Before we walk you through how to set up Square, it&#8217;s worth taking a few minutes to get everything in order. Having the right information ready ahead of time will save you from having to pause mid-setup or redo any steps later. Here&#8217;s what you should have on hand before you start:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A business email address &#8211; This will be your Square login and the address Square uses to send account notifications, so make sure it&#8217;s one you can access easily.<\/li>\n<li>Legal business information &#8211; Have your business name, business type, and registered address ready. Square will ask for these during the sign-up process.<\/li>\n<li>Personal identification details &#8211; Square may verify your identity as part of its financial compliance requirements. Be prepared to provide personal details that match your official records.<\/li>\n<li>Bank account information &#8211; You&#8217;ll need your routing number and account number to link a bank account for deposits. Without this, Square won&#8217;t be able to transfer your sales revenue.<\/li>\n<li>Your product or service list &#8211; If you have a product catalog or service menu ready, you can add your items much faster once your account is live.<\/li>\n<li>Sales tax details &#8211; Know the tax rates that apply to your business based on your location and the type of products or services you sell.<\/li>\n<li>A hardware plan &#8211; Think about how you plan to accept in-person payments. Whether it&#8217;s a mobile card reader or a full countertop setup, having a general idea ahead of time will help you choose the right Square hardware later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have all of the above ready, setting up Square will be a much smoother experience from start to finish. Now, let&#8217;s get into it!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Set Up Square for the First Time<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1. Creating and setting up your Square account<\/h3>\n<p>Before we show you how to set up Square, let\u2019s learn how to sign up for a Square account first. Simply follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/squareup.com\/us\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/squareup.com\/us\/en<\/a> and click \u201cGet Started\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Fill in your email, password, and choose your region, then click \u201cContinue\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79461\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sign-up-for-square-account.webp\" alt=\"sign up for a square account\" width=\"1920\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sign-up-for-square-account.webp 1920w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sign-up-for-square-account-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sign-up-for-square-account-1024x468.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sign-up-for-square-account-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sign-up-for-square-account-1536x702.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create your free Square account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. Input your business name, choose your business type, and hit \u201cStart using Square\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79454\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/choose-business-type.webp\" alt=\"square sign up \" width=\"1920\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/choose-business-type.webp 1920w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/choose-business-type-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/choose-business-type-1024x468.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/choose-business-type-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/choose-business-type-1536x702.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fill in your business information<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s how you successfully sign up for a Square account. Afterward, Square will direct you to your Square admin dashboard, where you can set up and manage every aspect of your business.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79465\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-onboarding-dashboard.webp\" alt=\"Square\u2019s onboarding dashboard\" width=\"1920\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-onboarding-dashboard.webp 1920w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-onboarding-dashboard-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-onboarding-dashboard-1024x468.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-onboarding-dashboard-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-onboarding-dashboard-1536x702.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Square\u2019s onboarding dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve created a Square account, let\u2019s set up other things.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Setting up Square for POS devices<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have POS hardware yet, click \u201cStart\u201d in the \u201cShop for hardware\u201d tab &gt; Specify which business you\u2019re (on the go, brick-and-mortar or multi-location),<\/p>\n<p>Square will then recommend hardware suitable for your business\u2019s model and scope.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79464\" style=\"width: 1893px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-hardware.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1893\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-hardware.webp 1893w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-hardware-300x163.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-hardware-1024x556.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-hardware-768x417.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-hardware-1536x833.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1893px) 100vw, 1893px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buy Square hardware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you already have POS hardware, click \u201cAlready have hardware?\u201d in the \u201cShop for hardware\u201d tab. Next, click \u201cAdd a device\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>After that, specify the number of codes you need, and your device code name then click \u201cCreate\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79457\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/create-device-code.webp\" alt=\"Create Square device code\" width=\"1920\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/create-device-code.webp 1920w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/create-device-code-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/create-device-code-1024x468.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/create-device-code-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/create-device-code-1536x702.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create Square device code<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Square will then give you the device code as shown in this screenshot to log in:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79463\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-device-set-up.webp\" alt=\"Create Square device code\" width=\"1920\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-device-set-up.webp 1920w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-device-set-up-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-device-set-up-1024x468.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-device-set-up-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-device-set-up-1536x702.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create Square device code<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Proceed by downloading the Square point of sale app on the App Store or Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Configuring payment methods and linking bank accounts<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s keep moving our guide on how to set up Square by configuring payment methods and linking your bank accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Square requires you to link a business bank account where your sales will be deposited. You need to have this account set up before Square allows you to start accepting payments.<\/p>\n<p>When setting up your deposits, you can choose how quickly you want to receive your funds. There are currently three options:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Via Square Checking: Square will deposit your funds instantly into a Square Banking account. In most cases, you can access these funds immediately without any additional fees.<\/li>\n<li>Next business day: Your funds will be deposited within one to two business days at no cost.<\/li>\n<li>Same-day: Receive your funds instantly at the end of your business day for a 1.5% fee of the total deposit amount.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79462\" style=\"width: 469px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-deposit-collection.webp\" alt=\"configure square payment methods\" width=\"469\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-deposit-collection.webp 469w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square-deposit-collection-238x300.webp 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Configure payment methods (Source: Square)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can adjust your deposit options and schedules at any time through your Square Dashboard. Deposits can be scheduled or manually initiated. This means that even if you opt for scheduled, free next-day deposits, you can still request a same-day deposit for a 1.5% fee through the Square Dashboard if you need funds immediately.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4. Adding products, services, and setting prices<\/h3>\n<p>After you\u2019ve configured your payment methods, let us show you how to set up Square products. This should be easy-peasy because you can add products from any compatible device from Square Terminal, Square Stand, or Register.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to create products from your Square app:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Within your Point of Sale app, go to \u201c\u2630 More\u201d &gt; Choose \u201cItems\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201cAll items\u201d &gt; Tap \u201cCreate Item\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Add a label by tapping the square label. Then upload an image (optional) or choose the tile colour that\u2019ll display on your item grid.<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the item information such as a name, category, description and image.<\/li>\n<li>Complete setting your item\u2019s important attributes like prices\/variations and tap \u201cSave\u201d when you finish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79453\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-square-item.webp\" alt=\"Add Square item\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-square-item.webp 1920w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-square-item-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-square-item-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-square-item-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-square-item-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add Square item<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 5. Setting up Square hardware<\/h3>\n<p>Up next, let\u2019s learn how to set up essential Square hardware in this Square tutorial.<\/p>\n<h4>#1. Set up the Square Reader<\/h4>\n<p>After making sure you have the right version of Square Reader (1st generation, v3 or 2nd generation, v1) and charge the reader completely, here\u2019s how to pair it for contactless and chip wirelessly through Bluetooth:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn on your reader by quickly pressing and releasing its power button.<\/li>\n<li>On your device, go to \u201cSettings\u201d and make sure \u201cBluetooth ON\u201d is activated.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Square POS app and go to \u201cMore\u201d &gt; \u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cHardware\u201d &gt; \u201cSquare Readers\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on \u201cConnect a Reader\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>To put your reader in pairing mode, press and hold its button for about 3-5 seconds. Let go when you see orange flashing lights. If you see red flashing lights, you&#8217;ve held it too long &#8211; just try again.<\/li>\n<li>Look for a notification from your Square POS app. Tap \u201cPair\u201d to complete the connection.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll know your reader is connected when it shows up as \u201cReady\u201d in the Square POS app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>#2. Set up the Square Stand<\/h4>\n<h5>Step 1. Connect Square stand<\/h5>\n<p>Begin setting up your Square Stand by unwrapping it and linking all hardware parts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Join the Square Stand to the hardware hub. This hub has two wires. Attach one to the Stand&#8217;s base and the other to the power supply.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the hardware hub into the power supply, then link the power supply wire to itself.<\/li>\n<li>Plug the power supply into an electrical socket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5>Step 2: Power up and connect your network<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Activate the iPad for your Square Stand and link to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to \u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cWi-Fi\u201d, then enable Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your preferred network and input the password if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5>Step 3: Connect your iPad to Square stand<\/h5>\n<p>Place your iPad into the Square Stand&#8217;s frame and secure it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79456\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-to-square-stand-scaled.webp\" alt=\"How to place iPad into Square Stand\u2019s frame \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-to-square-stand-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-to-square-stand-300x163.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-to-square-stand-1024x557.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-to-square-stand-768x417.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-to-square-stand-1536x835.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-to-square-stand-2048x1113.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to place iPad into Square Stand\u2019s frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: For users with a compatible iPad Air or iPad Pro model using Square Stand (2nd generation, v2), insert the provided adapter for iPad Air and Pro into the Stand&#8217;s cradle before placing your iPad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79455\" style=\"width: 1701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-air-and-pro-to-square-stand.webp\" alt=\"place iPad Air and Pro into Square Stand\" width=\"1701\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-air-and-pro-to-square-stand.webp 1701w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-air-and-pro-to-square-stand-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-air-and-pro-to-square-stand-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-air-and-pro-to-square-stand-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/connect-ipad-air-and-pro-to-square-stand-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1701px) 100vw, 1701px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">insert the provided adapter for iPad Air and Pro into the Stand&#8217;s cradle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>3. Set up Square Register<\/h4>\n<h5>Step 1: Connect Square Register cables<\/h5>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to set up Square Register connection:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take off the protective covering.<\/li>\n<li>Gently extract the customer display from your Square Register and take out the foam cushion.<\/li>\n<li>Set the customer display aside temporarily\u2014ensure it&#8217;s placed on a flat surface.<\/li>\n<li>Link the accessory hub to your Square Register.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the cable into one of the micro USB ports found on the underside of your Square Register.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79460\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79460\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/put-cable-usb-port.webp\" alt=\"Insert the cable into one of the micro USB ports\" width=\"750\" height=\"445\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Insert the cable into one of the micro USB ports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">6. Attach the power adapter to the hub.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">7. Connect one end of the power adapter cable to the power adapter itself and the other end to an electrical outlet.<\/p>\n<h5>Step 2: Connect customer display for Square Register<\/h5>\n<p>You can set up your Square Register\u2019s customer display as docked or undocked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To set it as docked<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Return the customer display to its designated slot on your Square Register.<\/li>\n<li>Apply firm pressure to the lower edges of the customer display until you hear a clicking sound, indicating it&#8217;s securely in place.<\/li>\n<li>Verify that both sides of the display are evenly snapped in. This is crucial for the customer display to operate correctly in the docked position.<\/li>\n<li>Should you need to remove the customer display, press and hold the release mechanism located at the bottom of your Square Register, then lift the customer display out. Ensure the latch is fully disengaged before attempting to remove the customer display, as it cannot be taken out unless the latch is released.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79458\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79458\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/docked-square-stand.webp\" alt=\"Docked Square Register\" width=\"750\" height=\"779\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Docked Square Register<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>To set it as undocked<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Obtain the provided micro USB cable.<\/li>\n<li>Connect one end to the customer display and the other end to the base of your Square Register.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79471\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79471\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/undocked-square-stand.webp\" alt=\"Undocked Square Register\" width=\"750\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/undocked-square-stand.webp 365w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/undocked-square-stand-300x172.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Undocked Square Register<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5>Step 3: Power up and connect your network<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Turn on Square Register<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press and hold the power button on your Square Register display&#8217;s base until you see the Square logo on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Note that Square Register requires a power outlet connection to function, as it doesn&#8217;t run on battery power.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Connect to the internet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you power your Square Register for the first time, you&#8217;ll need to connect a network, which you have two options: Wi-Fi or Ethernet.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Connect through Wi-Fi:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose your preferred network from the available options.<\/li>\n<li>If required, input the network password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>2. Connect through Ethernet:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plug your Ethernet cable in the accessory hub.<\/li>\n<li>Your Square Register will automatically connect to your network once the Ethernet is plugged into the accessory hub and the hub is connected to power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Integrating Square with Other Business Tools<\/h2>\n<p>You can install apps directly from the Square App Marketplace.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/app.squareup.com\/dashboard\/shifts\/settings\/clock-in-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Square Dashboard<\/a> and select \u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cApp integrations\u201d and select \u201cVisit App Marketplace\u201d, or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/squareup.com\/app-marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Square App Marketplace<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Browse apps by category or search for a third-party integration.<\/li>\n<li>To connect the app with your Square account, select \u201cGet Started\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prompts to authorize.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79472\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79472\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/integrate-square-with-third-party-app-1.webp\" alt=\"integrate Square with an app on Square App Marketplace\" width=\"750\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/integrate-square-with-third-party-app-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/integrate-square-with-third-party-app-1-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/integrate-square-with-third-party-app-1-1024x468.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/integrate-square-with-third-party-app-1-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/integrate-square-with-third-party-app-1-1536x702.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click Get Started to integrate Square with an app on Square App Marketplace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Setting Up Square for Online Payments<\/h2>\n<p>Square Online is automatically configured to use Square\u2019s payment processor to accept card payments during the checkout flow of your site. No additional setup is needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Option 1: Afterpay<\/h3>\n<p>To activate Afterpay for your Square Online store:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Within your Square Dashboard, navigate to \u201cAccount &amp; Settings\u201d &gt; \u201cBusiness information\u201d &gt; \u201cPayment methods\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Under Afterpay section, choose \u201c\u2022\u2022\u2022&gt; Edit settings\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on the Online option &gt; Click \u201cSave\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Option 2: Cash App Pay<\/h3>\n<p>To enable Cash App Pay for online payments:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Within your Square Dashboard, go to \u201cSales channels\u201d &gt; Online.<\/li>\n<li>Hit \u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cCheckout or Shared Settings\u201d &gt; \u201cCheckout\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Under the Cash App section, toggle on \u201cAccept Cash App\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Option 3: Square Gift Cards<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to set up Square gift cards:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Within your Square Dashboard, choose Payments &gt; Gift Cards.<\/li>\n<li>Pick eGift Cards &gt; Configure.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on Sell eGift Cards in Store to activate this payment option in the Square POS app.<\/li>\n<li>Select a design for your Square gift card, or upload a file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Option 4: Apple Pay and Google Pay<\/h3>\n<p>To activate Apple Pay and Google Pay on the checkout page for your Square Online:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Within your Square Dashboard, select Sales channels &gt; Online.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Settings &gt; Checkout or Shared Settings &gt; Checkout.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that Square is selected as your payment processor.<\/li>\n<li>Turn ON Accept Apple Pay and\/or Accept Google Pay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Option 5: PayPal<\/h3>\n<p>To accept PayPal payments for your Square online store:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Within your Square Dashboard, select Sales channels &gt; Online.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Settings &gt; Checkout or Shared Settings &gt; Checkout.<\/li>\n<li>Under the PayPal section, choose Connect and then log in to your PayPal account for authorization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How To Set Up Square For My Business: FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq faq-single-post\">\n<details open>\n<summary>How do you set up Square step by step?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p>To learn how to set up Square, start by preparing your business email, legal business details, identification information, bank account details, product or service list, sales tax information, and hardware plan.<\/p>\n<p>Then, create your Square account, set up Square POS, link your bank account, configure payment methods, add products or services, set prices, and connect your Square hardware. If you sell online, you can also enable payment options such as Afterpay, Cash App Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Square Gift Cards, or PayPal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details open>\n<summary>What is the downside of using Square?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p>The main downside of Square is that costs can increase as your business grows. While Square is easy to start with, you still need to pay processing fees on card payments, and some features may require paid plans, hardware, or third-party integrations.<\/p>\n<p>Square can also feel limited for businesses that need deep customization, complex eCommerce workflows, advanced inventory, or highly specialized payment setups. It works best for small businesses that want a simple POS and payment system, but larger businesses may need more flexible tools.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details open>\n<summary>How much does Square take from a $100 sale?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p>Square\u2019s fee depends on how the payment is processed. For a $100 sale on Square Free, an in-person tap, dip, or swipe payment costs about $2.75, based on 2.6% + 15\u00a2. For online payments or invoices, Square takes about $3.60 from a $100 sale, based on 3.3% + 30\u00a2. For manually entered payments or card-on-file transactions, the fee is about $3.65, based on 3.5% + 15\u00a2.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details open>\n<summary>Can I set up Square on my own?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p>Yes, you can set up Square on your own. The process is beginner-friendly if you already have your business information, bank account, products, tax details, and hardware plan ready. However, you may need extra help if you want complex integrations, custom workflows, advanced online payments, or multi-location setup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>As a newbie just getting started with Square, you\u2019ll need to set up quite a lot of things before processing sales from your customers. And we hope after reading our guide on <strong>how to set up Square<\/strong>, you will get a clear picture of what needs to be done and how to do it.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in reading this blog, we bet you\u2019ll find other insightful articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LitExtension\u2019s eCommerce platform topics<\/a>. Also, join our active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/litextensioncommunity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook Community<\/a> to get insider tips and tricks from over 20,000 global eCommerce entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yup, Square is well-known for its ease of use. However, with the miscellaneous features Square offers (POS, payment processing, online store, etc.), learning how to set up Square might still come with a learning curve. But don\u2019t worry! In this article, we will provide you with step-by-step Square tutorials to help you overcome that curve. 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