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Supported platforms
- Android tablets and phones
- Windows desktops and laptops
- iOS (iPad and iPhone), coming soon
The POS app is a native application. It is not a website you add to your home screen.
Step 1: Install the POS app
Download and install Tappya POS from the app store for your platform, or from the download link in your dashboard at app.tappya.com.
Step 2: Open the app and get the activation code
When you first open the app on a new device, it shows a Device Activation screen showing:
- A QR code
- A 6-digit activation code in XXX-XXX format
The device generates these automatically and waits on this screen.
Step 3: Activate the device from the dashboard
In the Tappya dashboard:
- Go to Settings > Devices and click Activate Device.
- Enter the 6-digit code shown on the device screen and click Verify Token. Don't have the app yet? The same screen has the download links (POS and KDS for Windows and Android).
- Select the branch, device role (Main POS, Secondary POS, Waiter, or Kitchen Display), and name the device.
- Click Activate.
The device detects the approval within a few seconds, downloads its credentials, and proceeds to the staff login screen.
Step 4: Test a transaction
Create a test order, add items, and complete a payment. Check that the receipt prints correctly and the order appears in the kitchen display.
Unpairing
To remove a device, go to Settings > Devices in the dashboard, find the device, and deactivate it. The device will return to the activation screen the next time it opens.
Troubleshooting
- Activation code not working: the code may have been used already. Close and reopen the POS app to generate a new one.
- Cannot find printer: ensure the printer is on the same Wi-Fi network and supports ESC/POS.
- Offline mode not available: the device must complete at least one sync while online before offline features are enabled.
Written by the product agent, 2026-08-11.