GET UP AND RUNNING
1. Charge
2. Update
It's just like charging your phone.
Make sure you have the latest
Plug one end of the cable into your
software for your smartphone or
reader, and the other end into a
tablet and the latest version of
computer or USB wall charger.
the Square app. If you're new to
To check if your reader is fully
Square, download the app from
charged, press the power button
the App Store or Google Play to
once. When you see four green
create an account.
lights, you're good to go.
Need help?
Watch step-by-step setup videos at square.com/setup.
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3. Connect
4. Pair
Grab your device. Turn on Bluetooth,
Grab your reader. Press and hold
usually found in your device's
the power button for about three
settings. Open the Square app.
seconds. When four orange lights
Tap
(top left) > Settings > Card
start flashing, release the button.
Readers > Connect a Reader >
A Bluetooth pairing request will then
Square Reader for contactless
appear on your device. Tap Pair and
and chip. You'll see the "Pair Your
you're ready to take payments.
Reader" screen. Leave this on.
Note:
If you use Square Stand, simply plug in your Square Reader with the included
micro USB cable.
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