Can I use multiple Square readers with the same Square account?

[burgos005]

I new in this and I would like to use 2 square readers with the same bank account? Can I?

[Tissam]

Please I really need help to connect my second square reader 

[Ellie_]

Hi there, @Tissam,

You can definitely do this. You will just need to download the Square Point of Sale app onto your mobile device, and sign in using the same Square account. The readers don't actually have any account information tied to them, the app is the brains of the operation. 

[Tissam]

 I did make it work thank you so much. 

[MrV]

Im confused, is each reader considered a new location? I want to have several readers for the 1 location. Is that possible?

Also, can i set permissions so that only an admin can change pricing and products?

[Tom]

Hey @MrV, welcome to the seller community!

I hope I can help make things more clear. Nope, a reader is not considered a new location—you can use multiple card readers in one location. Square card readers themselves are not associated to a specific account, location, or individual. This allows you to sign in to the same account on multiple devices and use multiple readers simultaneously.

Regarding your question about setting permissions—it sounds like Mobile Staff would be your ideal solution. With this option, your employees will be able to log in using their own email/password and their permissions will be limited to only accepting payments.

You may also want to learn about our advanced employee management option, which allows you to set up customized employee roles and permissions: Square Employee Management. 

For more details on how locations work with Square, have a look here: Manage Multiple Locations with Square.

[HarvestTable]

Just to be clear:  I can use two readers one 1 terminal?  This would be very helpful because or dine in and carryout are on two sides of the same counter.  Would I just plug the second reader into the USB hub?  Also, my hub is full so can I use a USB splitter to accomplish this?

Thank you.

[JustinC]

Two readers cannot be used at the same time on one device. I think the Seller's question above is different and refers to using multiple square readers with the same account, but not simultaneously on one device. 

@HarvestTable

[Journeyhome]

Yes you are right!

[HudsonH]

I want multiple sales people selling in different locations - all sales transaction going into one account. Will multiple readers work on one account??

[JustinC]

Yup! Sure will. Just make sure each device used is signed into the same account so all sales funnel into your linked bank account. @HudsonH 

[blitz123]

 This reply was created from merging an existing thread: Can two square readers both be used on the same account?

If I have two square readers can they both be used on the same a bank account

[Owl]

@blitz123, that's right: you can use more than one Square Reader with the same Square account.  We've been able to connect three Readers to three different devices (tablet and phones) and have them all accept cards at the same time.

To accomplish this, you just need to have the Square Register app on all your devices and then log them all into the same Square account.

[jaskold]

What is the Square Register app? ("To accomplish this, you just need to have the Square Register app on all your devices and then log them all into the same Square account.")

[VanKalkerFarms]

@jaskold this thread is so old that the Square Register app name isn't around anymore.  It is called Square POS.  you can download it to as many devices you want and just log in with your account and they will all work into your account.

[jaskold]

Got it, thanks! I just ordered a second reader, will be using Square POS at two locations at the same time, assuming it will work fine.

[VanKalkerFarms]

yes, it will work.

[KaylaJohn]

I have two readers but have been unable to have them work at the same time! I have logged into my account, but I don't see "Square POS." Is that different than just logging into the app?

[nika]

Hey @KaylaJohn! Square POS is the Square Point of Sale app. Can you explain in a little more detail what you're experiencing?

[CharityHope]

This reply was created from merging an existing thread: How to add more Square Readers to the same account?

How to add more than 1 square to the same already activated account before tomorrow.

[Caty]

Hi @CharityHope! Thanks for posting. 😃  

It sounds like you'd like to set up another reader on a new device for your organization. Is that right? If so, follow these steps:

1. On the new device,  download the Square Point of Sale app
2. Log into your account  on the new device using the same email address and password
3. Plug the Square Magstripe reader into your device. (Or connect the Contactless Reader via bluetooth.)

Square Readers can be ordered through our website, but they won't arrive by tomorrow. If you don't have an extra one, they can be picked up from Staples, Best Buy, and other retail locations. (Click that link to find a store near you!) Keep in mind though your first magstripe reader is free, additional magstripe readers cost $10.

I hope that helps you out! If I didn't get your question quite right, feel free to follow up with additional details.

[CharityHope]

Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly.  I have 3 readers that I want to activate to my account but currently only one device.  I am going to ask everyone to bring their own laptops tomorrow and pre download the square ap.  Will that work and can these squares be used on any device once activated???  Really appreciate your time.