2.2.2. Utilisation de l’application Point de vente

This guide explains how to configure the Taler Point of Sale (PoS) application to connect with a running Taler Merchant backend instance.

2.2.2.1. Prerequisites

Before configuring the application, ensure the following:

1. The Taler PoS application is installed. See tutorial for instructions.

2. The Taler Merchant backend is running and accessible. See tutorials BackOffice for setup details.

2.2.2.2. Initial Configuration

Upon launching the Taler PoS application for the first time, you will see the configuration screen:

Step 1: Enter the Backend URL

The URL of the backend instance should be constructed using the following components:

• Protocol: http or https

• Hostname: The domain name or IP address of the server where the Merchant backend is hosted

• Instance path: Usually of the form /instances/$name-of-the-instance (e.g., /instances/admin)

An example of a full URL would be: https://your-hostname/instances/admin

Step 2: Provide Access Token

After entering the URL, you will be prompted to enter the access token password for the specified instance.

Step 3: Fetch Configuration

Once both the instance URL and access token have been entered, press the « Fetch Configuration » button to load the instance configuration.

If the connection is successful, the configuration will be fetched from the Merchant backend. You will then see a list of products associated with the instance.