Clover Mini: Activate & Connect your Clover Device
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Plug in the cables for your Clover Device
- Plug the black power brick’s circular cord into the white Hub
- Plug the black power cord into the black power brick on one end and plug the other end of the cord into a power source
- (Optional) The white USB cord provided can be used to plug into the Hub on one end and connected to other accessories (such as the cash drawer, scanner, etc.)
- (Optional) In order to switch the direction of how the Hub is plugged into the Clover Mini, turn Clover Mini over to access underside. Use provided screwdriver to loosen green screw and switch cable to desired direction. Tighten green screw until the screw’s head is level with the charging cable
Clover Mini should now be powered on. You should see a Clover logo appear on your screen.
IMPORTANT
If Clover Mini does not power on after completing Steps 1 and 2, visit My Clover Mini is Not Powering On.
Connect Clover Mini to a Network
Activate Device via 3G
Once your Clover Mini has started, select your primary language that you would like Clover to be set up in.
- You will then be taken to the Network connection screen. Please wait about a minute for the SIM card to wake up and for the SIM card to verify that it’s connected to the 3G network
- Tap Next.
Activate Device via Wi-Fi
- Once your Clover Mini has started, select your primary language that you would like Clover to be set up in.
- You will then be taken to the Network connection screen. Tap Wi-Fi.
- Select your wireless network from the list of available wireless networks.
- Enter in your wireless network password.
Activate Device via Ethernet
- If your ethernet cord was already plugged into the Mini hub (before it powered up), your Mini will automatically try and connect to the internet
- If not, go ahead and plug your ethernet cord into the Mini Hub
- You may need to tap Check Connection if the Clover Mini did not automatically try to connect
- It may take up to two minutes for the Clover Mini to detect the connection, so wait two minutes and tap the Check Connection button again
Good to know
If you receive an Error connecting to the network msg:
- Troubleshoot the connection
- Ensure that the router you’re using is connected to that internet (using a laptop, mobile device, etc.)
- Ensure that the ethernet cable is plugged all the way into the Printer
- Tap the Check Connectionbutton
- You will see “Successfully Connected to Server” when connected
- If this fails, wait two minutes and try again
- Tap the Try Again button to proceed
Update Clover Software during device setup
Activate Your Clover Mini
Locate & enter your activation code
- Your activation code will be sent to you in an email from support@clover.com
- If you have already set up your Web Dashboard account, you can log into the Web Dashboard and find the activation code listed at the top as well
- Activation codes are unique and provided for each device
- if you ordered multiple devices, you will need to enter the correct activation code per device
- The serial number of your device can be found at the top of the activation screen or in the tag in the printer section of your Clover Mini
- Locate the activation code for the serial number of the device you wish to activate
- Enter the 8-digit activation code using the number pad on the touchscreen
- If you enter the correct code, you will proceed to the next screen
NOTE
If you believe your code is incorrect or you receive an error, please contact Clover Support
Install the Apps in the App Market
Install apps and access the App Market
After entering your activation code, you may be prompted to answer a few questions about your business. Your device will set up your device based on these answers. Your apps will then start installing. Please wait until the install process is complete.
Customize Your Device
Customize your device
We will be customizing your device for the first time. Remember, you can always make changes to these settings in the Setup app.
Customize your device with the following questions:
- Do you want to require a Passcode to unlock your device?
- Yes, require a Passcode – We recommend that every employee have a Passcode to unlock your device. It provides added security and more detailed reports.
- No, don’t require a Passcode – For terminal parity, we created an option for you not to require a Passcode upon entry. However, we recommend for you to require your employees to enter their Passcode into your Clover Mini.
- Where do you want to take tips and signatures?
- On tablet screen
- On printed receipt
- Tap Continue to complete customization.