Square Stand Getting Started
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Let’s get you up and running. Everything you need to start selling is in the box—just make sure you have your compatible iPad ready.
SETTING UP SQUARE STAND Start by connecting Square Stand to the hardware hub and power adapter. You can then connect your Square Reader and Dock to the hardware hub. Connect Square Stand to the hardware hub Connect the hardware hub to the power adapter Plug into an outlet Slide Square Reader into Dock Plug in Dock Insert your iPad into Square Stand The hardware hub has two cables: one that connects to the bottom of Square Stand and one that connects to the power adapter.
MANAGING YOUR ACCESSORIES AND IPAD Accessories Plug any optional USB accessories into the hardware hub, such as a bar code scanner, receipt printer, or cash drawer. Some accessories may need you to finish setup by going to Settings > Hardware in the Square app. Removing your iPad If you need to remove your iPad from Stand, remove the security pin from the headset jack of your iPad, then press the eject button located on the back of Stand.
TAKING PAYMENTS Square Stand lets you swipe cards with the built-in magstripe reader, and accept contactless and chip payments with the included Square Reader. Dip Tap Swipe In the Square app, tap Charge and wait for a single green light to appear on Square Reader. Your customer can then insert a chip card into the reader. Leave it in place until you see four green lights. In the Square app, tap Charge and wait for a single green light to appear on Square Reader.
ADHESIVE MOUNT (OPTION 1) Secure Stand to your counter with the included adhesive mounting plate. Plug the hardware hub into Stand Screw in the adhesive mounting plate Remove the adhesive backing Mount Stand to your countertop Plug the cable from the hardware hub into the bottom of Stand. Note: If the cable exits the base of Stand on the right side (when the screen faces you), Stand will swivel clockwise. If the cable exits the base on the left side, Stand will swivel counterclockwise.
DRILL MOUNT (OPTION 2) Secure Stand to your counter with a drill and the included drill mount. Drill the hole for the drill mount Plug the hardware hub into Stand Line up Stand with the drill hole Mount Stand to your counter With a 3/16" drill bit, drill a hole into your counter. Make sure your bit will work on your counter material. Plug the cable from the hardware hub into the bottom of Stand.
HELP AND SUPPORT Read our FAQs, learn more about compatible hardware, and get troubleshooting support at square.com/hardware-setup. HARDWARE PROTECTION If something goes wrong with your Square hardware, you’re covered for up to one year. Go to square.com/returns so we can make things right. FREE 30-DAY RETURNS Square guarantees a 30-day, risk-free return policy for all purchases made from square.com/shop. After a return is complete, a refund will be credited back to you.
