> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maple.inc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Square

> Connect Maple to your Square POS system

Connect Maple to Square through StreamOrders, Maple’s ordering relay, for seamless order processing.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Card payments run through Stripe and need business verification (KYC). Stripe sets how long the review takes, and some businesses wait a few days.

## Prerequisites

- Square account with admin access, connected to Maple through StreamOrders
- A Maple Pro plan, which includes phone ordering and POS integrations
- KYC documents ready

## Setup Process

1. ### Start KYC
   Submit verification documents
2. ### Connect Square
   Open StreamOrders from the Maple dashboard and link your Square location
3. ### Configure Settings
   Payment and order options
4. ### Test Integration
   Place test orders

## Square-Specific Features

- Menu sync through StreamOrders: changes in Square usually reach Maple within 5 to 10 minutes
- Modifier support
- Items you turn off or mark sold out in Square show as unavailable once StreamOrders passes the change on
- Each Square size or variation shows up in Maple as its own item
- Square reporting categories do not sync

## Payment Configuration

- Every Square order is paid by card through a payment link Maple texts to the caller (Stripe)
- Apple Pay and Google Pay on the payment page
- Pay in store and cash on pickup are not available
- Tips may not appear as Square tips in your Square reports

## Best Practices

- Keep Square app updated
- Use Square categories
- Enable auto-gratuity
- Test thoroughly

## Next Steps

- [Configure Payments](https://docs.maple.inc/orders/config/payment-methods.md)
- [Set Up Delivery](https://docs.maple.inc/orders/config/delivery.md)
- [Go Live](https://docs.maple.inc/quickstart.md)