Connect Square¶
Link your Square account to accept payments through EetEet.
Why Square?¶
EetEet uses Square for payment processing because:
- Trusted platform - Millions of businesses use Square
- Easy reconciliation - All orders sync to your Square dashboard
- Menu import - Import your existing Square menu
- Unified reporting - See EetEet sales alongside other Square sales
Requirements¶
Before connecting, you'll need:
- A Square account (free to create at squareup.com)
- Your Square login credentials
- Location set up in Square
Connecting Your Square Account¶
- Go to Settings > Square Connection
- Tap Connect Square Account
- You'll be redirected to Square's login page
- Sign in with your Square credentials
- Authorize EetEet to access your account
- You'll be returned to the app
What Gets Connected¶
When you connect Square:
- Catalog sync - Your Square menu can be imported
- Payment processing - Customers pay through Square
- Order sync - Orders appear in your Square dashboard
- Reporting - Sales data flows to Square reports
Permissions¶
EetEet requests these Square permissions:
- Payments - Process transactions
- Catalog - Read menu items
- Orders - Create and manage orders
- Locations - Access your business location
We never access sensitive data like bank accounts.
After Connecting¶
Once connected:
- Import your menu from Square
- Verify your menu items look correct
- You're ready to accept orders!
Connection Status¶
Check your connection status:
- Go to Settings > Square Connection
- You'll see:
- Connected - Everything is working
- Reconnect needed - Authorization expired
- Not connected - Square not linked
Reconnecting¶
If your connection expires:
- Go to Settings > Square Connection
- Tap Reconnect
- Sign in to Square again
- Authorize the connection
Why Reconnection Happens
Square tokens expire periodically for security. If you see connection errors, try reconnecting.
Troubleshooting¶
Can't connect?
- Make sure you're using the correct Square credentials
- Check that your Square account is in good standing
- Try logging into Square's website to verify your account
Connection keeps failing?
- Check your internet connection
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
- Contact support if issues persist
See Square Issues for more help.