POS Set-up
A complete walkthrough for installers and merchants — from unboxing to accepting first USDC payment.
INSTALLER & MERCHANT SETUP GUIDE
Step 1 — Power On & Prepare
Power On & Prepare the Terminal
- Open the POS back cover and insert the Authorization Card into the PSAM/SIM slot
- Insert a SIM card (skip this step if you plan to use WiFi)
- Press the power button on the right side to turn the device on
- Using WiFi? Go to Settings and add your network\
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Step 2 — Configure Addresses
Set up Withdraw / Reward Addresses
- Tap Continue\
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Connect to Wi-Fi (if no SIM card is inserted)
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Option A — No Installer
If you are setting up the POS for your own business:
- Scan or manually enter the Merchant Withdrawal Address (where the merchant's USDC will be sent).
- Leave Earn a cut of every transaction unchecked.
Tap Confirm to complete setup.
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Option B — With Installer
If an Installer is setting up the POS for a merchant:
- Check Earn a cut of every transaction.
- Scan or manually enter the Installer Reward Address (where the installer's service fees will be sent).
- Enter the Installer Fee (percentage charged on each transaction).
Tap Confirm to complete setup.
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Important: Double-check both addresses before confirming. Once set, these addresses cannot be changed. Any error will result in funds being sent to the wrong wallet.\
Step 3 — Activate Payment Cards
Activate the PAYDAO Payment Cards
- On the PAYDAO POS application interface, tap ⋮ (menu) → Activate Card
- Hold the Payment Card to the NFC area on the terminal for a few seconds
- Wait for the confirmation message: "Card initialization successful"
Tap Activate Another Card to repeat for additional cards
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Important: Payment Cards must be activated on the POS Terminal before they can be used for payments. Unactivated cards will not work.\
MERCHANT + USER — PAYMENT FLOW
Step 4 — Make a Payment
Accept a Payment at the POS Terminal
- On the PAYDAO POS interface, enter the payment amount → tap Pay
- Ask the customer to hold their Payment Card to the NFC area
- After the confirmation beep, remove the card and wait for the payment success screen
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Note: If the network is congested, confirmation may take longer than usual. Please wait and avoid cancelling or repeating the transaction.
MERCHANT — SETTLEMENT
Step 5 — Merchant Withdrawal
Withdraw Funds to Your Wallet
- On the PAYDAO POS interface, tap ⋮ (menu) → Withdraw
- Enter a specific amount, or choose to withdraw all available funds
- Funds are sent directly to your preset Merchant Withdrawal Address
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