How to start a shift

Heads up

Starting and ending a shift without a cash count can be enabled in the POS settings. For more information, see the article How to enable simplified start and end shift.

How To

How do I to start a shift at the POS?

Follow these steps

Sales processed at a POS station are recorded as part of a shift. Most stores choose to track shifts by employee, opening a new shift when an employee begins their work day.

To start a shift at the POS, follow these steps.

1. After you've logged into your user account, select the Clock icon. 
   
   
2. Confirm you're logged into the correct user account and select Next.
   
   
3. Enter the Starting Cash (commonly known as the float). To setup or adjust the float amount, see How to set up a default register float.
   
   
4. Confirm the Grand Total matches the amount in your cash drawer. Select Next.
   
   
5. Select Finish to open up your sales session for your shift.
   
   

More Information

For more information, see the articles How to end a shift or How to join or leave a shift.