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Can I use Square on a laptop or computer instead of a moblie device?

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Hi - I am trying to find out the answer to a question below:

Can I use Square on my laptop instead of a mobile device and plug the reader into the microphone? If so, how do I download the app on my laptop? It is not an Apple product.

 

Thanks!

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Hi everyone!

 

Big update for 2021: You can now use a connected Square Terminal with Virtual Terminal! Once you have Square Terminal, you can use it to turn your Mac or Windows PC into an all-in-one POS solution.

 

For additional information, check out our Square Terminal with Virtual Terminal product update.

 

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This reply was created from merging an existing thread: Hello, I’ve spent over two (2) hours trying to find and download Square on my laptop. You do not hav

 

Hello,

I’ve spent over two (2) hours trying to find and download Square on my laptop.

You do not have a help center or contact number for me to call. Would anyone out there be kind enough to share?

 

 

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There is no app for a computer. It is only available for portable devices such as iPhone and iPad and other android based devices. 

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@Macrule - Thanks so much for your help with this! 

 

@Basil - I'm so sorry to hear about the trouble! While we don't currently offer a desktop app, you can manually enter payments using Square's Virtual Terminal. Also, for more details on how to reach us over the phone, check out this Seller Community thread on the topic. Hope this helps! 


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I was wondering the same .. I want to download the Square app on my laptop so I can update it from there. My Android has not enough space to even update the app.

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Hi @onekoolkat and welcome to the Seller Community. While we don't currently offer a desktop app, you can manually enter payments using Square's Virtual Terminal. We'll be sure to share your interest in this functionality with our product liaison team. 


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Is this fixed yet? why not pc please? I mean it connects wirelessly too! 
Please fix, please help 

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Hello and welcome to the Seller Community 👋

 

I don't have any updates on a Square Point of Sale version for PC @AkashaMae

 

I am inclined to believe the Mac (Apple) version of our app was possible because the macOS operating system shares multiple if not all elements that are found in iOS so our engineers were able to port the support over without needing to develop or create a new application to support the operating system.

 

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Can Square be connected to a computer?  I rarely see a credit card

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This reply was created from merging an existing thread: Can we enter a charge on the computer?

 

Our phone is broke, can we enter a charge on the computer?

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I have forgotten my phone and ipad.  Can I log in to my account on my computer and charge?

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can i complete a point of sale transaction from the website

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I can't find the register option on the pc? For the new chip reader.

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@MuscularM_777 - Can you tell me a bit more about the information you're looking for?

 

Square Register runs on most iOS and Android devices, but not PCs.

 

If you're looking to connect your contactless and chip reader, you can follow the instructions in this support article.

 

Free free to post again if you have any follow up questions. 

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can the square be used on laptop?

 

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@katshairklips Check out the Best Answer by Sean in this thread about the new Virtual Terminal Product Update. 

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How can I take a payment using a laptop?

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You can't swipe a card on your laptop but you can send your customer an invoice right from your Square Dashboard. Square Invoice's allows you to send a bill to your customer via email and they can pay right away! 

 

Invoice payments are always deposited on your normal deposit schedule so you won't be paying extra or waiting longer for your deposit. 

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Hi everyone!  While you can't download the Square Point of Sale app or swipe cards using a reader with a computer, our Virtual Terminal feature does give you the ability to manually enter payments right from your Square Dashboard. You can read more details about this feature in this product update thread: Square Register Update - Virtual Terminal. You'll have to tell me what your thoughts are once you test it out! 🙂


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Can I use square reader on my PV lap top or pc Desk top

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Can I use square reader on my Pc lap top or pc Desk top

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