Sign up & set up the tablet

Create your business account on the tablet, sign in, then set up the outlet, receipt and taxes. You only do this once.

TabletWeb admin
16 steps · ~15 minExample: a small restaurant with one cashier tablet
Part 1

Create your account

  1. Open the PIKaPOS app on the tablet, then tap Register here.Don't have the app yet? Download PIKaPOS from Google Play. Sign-up only works in the Android app.

    Sign in to PIKaPOS screen, Register here link ringed

  2. Pick your business type: F&B (Food & Beverage) or Retail.F&B for restaurants, cafés and food stalls. Retail for shops and minimarkets.

    Primary business kind choice, F&B and Retail ringed

  3. Fill in Phone, Business Name, Owner Name and Email.Your phone number and email are used for verification and for signing in later.

    Sign-up form with phone, business name, owner name and email, ringed

  4. Choose a Password (at least 8 characters).Make sure the I agree to Terms of Service box is ticked. Read the terms through the link there first.

    Password field and the Terms of Service checkbox ringed

  5. Tap Next.

    Next button in the bottom-right corner ringed

  6. Open your email and type the 6-digit code we sent you.Not in your inbox? Check the Spam folder, or tap Resend.

    6-digit code boxes under Verify email ringed

  7. Scan the QR code with your phone, then send the prefilled WhatsApp message.Signing up on a phone? Tap Open WhatsApp. The message must come from the number you entered.

    QR code under Verify WhatsApp ringed

  8. Once your number is verified, follow the setup steps: business profile, starter menu, staff and printer.Want to finish later? Open Settings, then tap Setup.

    Settings menu on the tablet, Setup ringed

Note: The business type can't be changed after sign-up. Choose F&B if you serve food or drinks, Retail if you sell goods with barcodes.

Part 2

Sign in & create a PIN

  1. Type your phone number or email, then your password, and tap Sign in.Just signed up? You're already signed in, skip to step 11. A phone number may start with 08.

    Sign in to PIKaPOS screen with phone and password filled in, Sign in button ringed

  2. Pick the outlet for this tablet.Only shown if your account has more than one business. You pick once per tablet.

    Which outlet is this tablet for? question, one outlet ringed

  3. Create a 4-digit PIN, then type it again to confirm.Create your PIN appears once. You use the PIN to open the till every day.

    Create your PIN screen with the number pad ringed
Part 3

Set up the outlet & receipt

  1. Tap Settings in the left menu, then Outlet Profile.

    Settings menu on the tablet, Outlet Profile ringed

  2. Change the name, phone, address or logo, then tap Save.The name and logo appear on the receipt. Opening hours are set in the web admin.

    Outlet identity card, Save button ringed

  3. Tap Receipt & Invoice, fill in the title line and footer text, then tap Save Changes.The receipt preview on the right updates as you type.

    Receipt & Invoice settings with a receipt preview, Save Changes button ringed
Part 4

Set taxes & service charge

  1. In the web admin, open Settings → Tax & service, then click Edit on the rate you want to change.Sign in at admin.pikapos.com with the same account. On the tablet, taxes are view-only.

    Per-outlet tax rate cards in the web admin, Edit button on Service charge ringed

  2. Type the new rate, then click Save.Each outlet has its own rates: PPN, PB1, PPN BM and service charge.

    Rate percentage field being edited, Save button ringed

Tip: Not sure which rate applies? Restaurants and cafés usually charge PB1 at 10%. Check with your tax adviser before changing PPN.

Done.

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