retail pos
Getting Started with the Point of Sale (POS)
A complete guide to setting up your POS, processing transactions, and managing payments.
## Welcome to the Retail Master POS
The Point of Sale is the heart of your retail operations. This guide will walk you through setting it up and processing your first transaction.
### 1. Accessing the POS
Navigate to **Retail Suite > POS** from the main dashboard. You'll see the product search bar, cart, and payment options.
### 2. Scanning Products
You can add products to the cart in three ways:
- **Manual Search**: Type a product name or SKU.
- **Webcam Scanner**: Click the camera icon to use your device's camera.
- **USB/Bluetooth Scanner**: Simply scanβthe barcode appears in the search bar automatically.
### 3. Processing a Payment
1. Review the cart total.
2. Select a payment method: **Cash, Card, SASSA, or Mobile**.
3. Click **Process Payment**.
4. The system generates a receipt which you can **Print** or **Email** to the customer.
> **Tip:** For a full walkthrough on camera setup, visit the [POS Setup Guide](/retail/pos/setup).
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Last updated January 2026