How do I use the Square Terminal without my phone?

Clayburn — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:23:26 GMT

This is my first time using a Square Terminal. I linked it to my account. I am able to use the Square app on my phone for check out, but I was under the impression the Square Terminal could be used independently of my phone. When I go to Checkout on the Terminal, I get a screen that says "Powered by Square" and nothing else. I can't enter in order info or anything on the Terminal.

I can however put order information on the app in my phone and select the Terminal as a checkout option and it pulls up the info on the Terminal screen.

Is it possible to use the Terminal alone? I got this so I wouldn't have to use my phone since I can't swipe cards on my phone.

Re: How do I use the Square Terminal without my phone?

Clayburn — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 01:13:50 GMT

Wow, I fixed it. The problem is using a device code to log in. Apparently this doesn't log you in but instead connects the device to the other device. Very dumb. If I sign in using my email and password, I get the normal Square experience on the Terminal.

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How do I use the Square Terminal without my phone?

Re: How do I use the Square Terminal without my phone?