Community Resources

Learn how Ryan Wanner overcame the challenge of losing his business location and the lessons he gained along the way!

Learn how Michelle Savage balances motherhood and entrepreneurship with practical strategies and community support.

Discover the benefits and steps to buying a turnkey business with expert insights from Deklan!

Explore key strategies and real experiences from Lenore Johnson on managing the successes and struggles of a second location.

Learn from Charlie Good how to successfully scale your handmade business to wholesale and boost your growth.

Learn how MY SALON Suite members use Square to simplify their day-to-day operations and craft unique client experiences.

We strive to help sellers get the most out of Square products by connecting you to product teams, industry experts, and fellow community members (see Square Champions!). There are many ways to engage with these experts, including AMAs, webinars, and additional events listed on the Events Calendar.

Watch the recording from the live event hosted on July 11, 2024. Topics covered include: -> Everything you need to know about the iOS KDS sunset and how to move forward with migrating to Square KDS on Android -> A walkthrough & demo of Square KDS on Android, including best practices and guidance on how to get started   Please note: The discount code referenced in the webinar recording was exclusively available to those who attended the live session.   Short on time? ✨ Skip straight to the Square KDS Android Demo here ✨ Browse webinar slides & content   For your convenience, we've included links to all the additional resources referenced during the live event here: -> How to Migrate to Android from Square KDS on iOS -> How to Get Started with Square KDS for Android -> Purchase a replacement Android device on Square Shop -> Explore larger screen options on Square Shop -> Aren’t ready to part ways with your restaurant's beloved iPads? Contact Fresh KDS, our preferred kitchen display system partner, to explore alternative options.   Check out the latest KDS Product Update in Community to learn more about how to prepare for the iOS KDS sunset and migration. Don't forget to subscribe to the latest Square for Restaurants KDS updates.   If you have questions about Square for Restaurants, or are looking for support or guidance from your peers, we invite you to ask & get answers in the Square for Restaurants product forum.   Tune in to the Community Events Calendar and join us for an upcoming event live!

Watch the recording from the Live Demo & QA hosted on June 25th, 2024. Topics covered include: -> Key differences between Square Point of Sale and Square for Restaurants -> Square for Restaurants tools to improve your workflow     If you have questions about Square for Restaurants, or are looking for support or guidance from your peers, we invite you to ask & get answers in the Square for Restaurants product forum.    Tune in to the Community Events Calendar and join us for an upcoming event live!  

We're happy to share you can now add a signature to your community profile using HTML. Kudos to those of you who have already added a signature to your profile! 🎉   Use the signature setting to share your name or business name, and to include links to your website or social accounts. Keep in mind that when you update your signature it’ll show on every single post you share in the community!   How to update your signature: Click your profile name in the top right.  Click Personal Information > enter your name, business name and website URL in the Signature field. (Use Enter to start a new line.) Click Save.   Pro tip: If the ‘window’ for the Signature field is too small, click the bottom-right corner to drag and resize it.   Finally, if you'd like to add a hyperlink to your signature you can use HTML. In the example below you could replace the red text with your website URL and the green text with your business name.    HTML pasted in the signature field: Preview:  <Line 1>John <Line 2>John’s Retail Store <Line 3> <a href="https://YourInstagramHandle">Follow me on Instagram</a>     Please let us know if you have any questions or problems updating your signature, and thank you again for being a part of the Square Community!

The Square Community is the perfect place to share your feature requests. This isn’t just where you post your product ideas, it’s where other business owners can comment on and “like” your idea. Each interaction helps build momentum and makes the data we give our Product teams more comprehensive and useful. Here are some best practices and answers to FAQs that will help you write an impactful feature request.

Hi sellers! Read this article to learn how to earn Badges and move up through the Ranks in the Square Community.     What are badges? Badges are a recognition of an achievement or milestone reached in the Square Community. You can earn badges in a few different ways, like: Sharing an answer that helps another business owner resolve their issues Sharing or receiving a certain amount of likes on your posts Asking questions or starting new conversations in the community — this includes writing your first solution, joining groups, or sharing/receiving a certain amount of likes on posts and replies   Where do badges appear? And how do I know if I have one? You’ll see your badges on your personal profile page listed under your username. Depending on your notification settings, you’ll receive an email and notification each time you earn a badge.   What are ranks? Your rank is how you can keep track of your involvement in the Community. If you’re continually active in the Community, your rank will change to show your progress. Ranks are intended to show other Community members your level of expertise and tenure, and to boost your personal reputation.   As you rank up to higher levels, your rank color will update as well. For reference, you can identify Square Champions by the special icon on their avatar.   Where do ranks appear? Your rank is also listed on your personal profile page under your username. Your avatar is included in every post or reply you make in the Community   What do I need to do to level up? The more you participate, the closer you’ll get to the next level! You’ll automatically move to the next level by staying active in the Community. Keep replying to threads with high-quality answers and starting new conversations. Remember to give out likes for good comments and mark solutions if you receive them. A good place to start helping out to level up is with unanswered questions.   As you progress through the ranks, you'll receive a new rank name and color. Begin as a New Member and strive to reach the highest rank of MVP within the Community.   How to level up to a new rank: 0 - New Member: This is your starting rank for joining the Community. Welcome! 1 - Novice: Tour the Community. That’s all you need to do. 2-4: Keep coming back and engaging in the Community. 5 - Supporter: Log in multiple times, give kudos, start discussions, and participate in discussions. 6 - Contributor and beyond: We can’t give away all of our secrets.    Want to learn more? We’ll continue improving badges and ranks with time. Subscribe to the Square Community News blog to learn about future announcements and other highlights from around the Community.

When you join the community you’ll have the ability to send private messages to other members. You’ll have access to an inbox where you can send and read private messages.

In this post, you'll learn how to update your community profile, including editing your profile avatar image and changing your community username. Customizing your profile page is a great opportunity to connect with other members and promote your business.