The host display screen is intended for the cashier to take orders. The Storefront POS is web-based. This means the screen can be operated on any Android, IOS or Windows tablet as long as you can browse to the Web page. You may prefer a device with a larger screen for better usability.

Secure tablet on the counter

Your POS device should be properly secured to the counter to prevent theft. There are numerous anti-theft kiosk stands for sale that will fit nicely with your store's design.

Device permission

You will want to set up a device passcode (screen lock) to access the tablet. Cashiers should only be allowed to use the tablet, but should not be allowed to install new apps.

Android and IOS

1. Create a passcode (screen lock) to secure your tablet. Please note, the device passcode is only used to unlock the device. Share the device passcode with your cashiers, but do not share the account password.

Windows

1. Create a separate regular (non-Administrator) account that is shared between all of your cashiers.

Web permission

The POS system itself runs from your browser and will require site login to access the Web page. We recommend that you create a separate user account for each of your cashiers.

1. To create a new user, go to your persona bar Manage > Users.
2. See Access Control on how to configure permissions for your employees. Make sure to grant View Sales and Edit Sales  permission.

Idle timeouts

During quiet periods, your cashier may be away doing other tasks while not attending to the cash register. You can extend the default timeout so the cashier remains logged in to your site during long idle periods:

1. From the persona bar, go to Settings > Config Manager.
2. Select "web.config" in the dropdown.
3. Search for the "forms" node. Ensure the slidingExpiration is set to "true" and set a large value for the timeout attribute (in minutes).
   <forms ... slidingExpiration="true" timeout="60" />
4. Search for the "sessionState" node. Set a large value for the timeout attribute (in minutes).
   <sessionState ... timeout="360" />
5. Save your changes.

Install app shortcut

The POS is accessed normally through your default browser just like any Web page. You can, optionally, configure the Web page as an app on your home screen for quick launch to save time.

Android

1. Add app icon to home screen
   1. Open Chrome and browse to your Storefront Administration page.
   2. Navigate to the Sales > Register screen.
   3. From the Chrome menu, click on Add to Home Screen.

IOS

1. Add app icon to home screen
   1. Open Safari and browse to your Storefront Administration page.
   2. Navigate to the Sales > Register screen.
   3. Click on the share button.
   4. Click on Add to Home Screen.

Windows

1. Add app icon to home screen
   1. Open Edge and browse to your Storefront Administration page.
   2. Navigate to the Sales > Register screen.
   3. From the Edge menu, click on Apps > Install this site as an app.
   4. Click on Install.