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What equipment do I need for Shopify POS?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 2:33 am

In order to run a successful Shopify POS, you will need the following:

A computer with a working internet connection

Shopify POS software

An e-commerce platform such as Shopify

Shopify POS hardware including a cash drawer, scanner, and printer

Shopify account

Shopify credit card

Shopify debit card

A merchant account with a payment gateway such as Authorize.net

PRO TIP: Please be aware that setting up Shopify POS requires a few specific pieces of hardware in order to function properly. You will need an iPad or iPhone running iOS 11 or later, the Shopify POS app, a Bluetooth-enabled printer, and a cash drawer. It is also recommended that you have a receipt paper roll and an Ethernet connection for your POS system.

An SSL certificate if you plan to accept credit card payments

If you are not familiar with Shopify, we recommend reading our beginner’s guide to Shopify before getting started.

Once you have the necessary equipment, you will need to install the Shopify POS software. This will allow you to create and manage your Shopify store, as well as configure your POS hardware.

Once you have installed the software, you will need to create a new store on Shopify. This will allow you to create a new Shopify account, and configure your POS hardware.

You will also need to create a merchant account with a payment gateway, such as Authorize.net.

This will allow you to process credit and debit card payments through your Shopify store.

Finally, you will need to install an SSL certificate if you plan to accept credit card payments through your Shopify store. This will protect your data from being stolen by hackers.

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Kathy McFarland

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