> ## 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.

# Orders Module Prerequisites

> Requirements before enabling order taking

Ensure you meet these requirements before setting up the Orders Module.

## Required setup

Before starting:

- ✅ A Maple Pro plan, which includes phone ordering and POS integrations
- ✅ Knowledge base configured
- ✅ Phone number active
- ✅ Business information verified
- ✅ Bank account ready (for payments)

## Business requirements

### Documentation needed

- Business registration (LLC, Corp, etc.)
- EIN or Tax ID
- Bank account details
- Owner identification

### For POS integration

- Admin access to POS system
- The account ID or sign-in your POS needs (see your POS setup page)
- Menu already in POS

### For manual setup

- Complete menu with prices
- Modifier options
- Availability schedule
- Category organization

## KYC requirements

Stripe KYC is required for: Toast locations on StreamOrders, Square, Clover (or Gravity onboarding for merchants invited through Gravity), NCR Aloha, NCR Voyix, Tray, Manual

Other payment setups: Toast connected directly (Toast Hosted Checkout through your Toast account), SpotOn (CyberSource, set up with your SpotOn connection), Shift4 Dine (Shift4), Smile (Gravity), Quantic and Chowbus (the POS’s own payment links)

### KYC documents

- Government-issued ID
- Business license
- Bank statement
- Proof of address

> [!WARNING]
>
> Stripe sets how long the review takes, and some businesses wait a few days. Start early.

## Technical requirements

- Stable internet connection
- Modern web browser
- Smartphone for testing
- Access to email

## Team preparation

- Identify who will manage orders
- Train staff on new order flow
- Prepare for test period
- Plan launch communication

## Next Steps

- [Choose POS integration](https://docs.maple.inc/orders/pos/overview.md): Select your system
- [Start KYC](https://docs.maple.inc/orders/overview.md): Begin verification