Account structure<\/h2>\n
\n \n Applies to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n All solutions.
\nThe stores or other physical locations where you take in-person payments must be represented in your Adyen account. You can add stores to a merchant account, or add a merchant account for each store. The choice you make influences the payout of funds and your reconciliation, among other things.<\/p>\n
\nThe stores or other physical locations where you take in-person payments must be represented in your Adyen account. You can add stores to a merchant account, or add a merchant account for each store. The choice you make influences the payout of funds and your reconciliation, among other things.<\/p>\n
Terminal models<\/h2>\n
\n \n Applies to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Terminal API integration and standalone solution with payment terminals.
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\n \n Does not apply to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Mobile solutions.
\nYou can choose from mobile and portable terminals that can be carried around, stationary countertop and multimedia terminals, and unattended terminals for use in self-service situations. The terminals support one or more connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and cellular, and for all use cases there is an Android all-in-one model available.<\/p>\n
\nYou can choose from mobile and portable terminals that can be carried around, stationary countertop and multimedia terminals, and unattended terminals for use in self-service situations. The terminals support one or more connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and cellular, and for all use cases there is an Android all-in-one model available.<\/p>\n
Local or cloud communications<\/h2>\n
\n \n Applies to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Terminal API integration.
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\n \n Does not apply to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Standalone solution, Mobile solutions.
\nYou can let your POS system communicate with the terminals over your local network or through the cloud. Either choice has advantages and disadvantages. For example, cloud communications is a natural choice for mobile or portable terminals. But when the internet connection drops, you cannot process payments unless you have implemented a fallback.<\/p>\n
\nYou can let your POS system communicate with the terminals over your local network or through the cloud. Either choice has advantages and disadvantages. For example, cloud communications is a natural choice for mobile or portable terminals. But when the internet connection drops, you cannot process payments unless you have implemented a fallback.<\/p>\n
Network and connectivity configuration<\/h2>\n
\n \n Applies to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Terminal API integration.
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\n \n Does not apply to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Standalone solution, Mobile solutions.
\nTo enable communications between your POS system, the terminals, and Adyen, you need to configure your network and assign IP addresses to the terminals. It is also good to be aware of the steps to take for various connectivity types.<\/p>\n
\nTo enable communications between your POS system, the terminals, and Adyen, you need to configure your network and assign IP addresses to the terminals. It is also good to be aware of the steps to take for various connectivity types.<\/p>\n
Terminal API<\/h2>\n
\n \n Applies to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Terminal API integration, Mobile solutions.
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\n \n Does not apply to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Standalone solution.
\nFor a Terminal API integration or a mobile integration, you need to become familiar with the general message structure of Terminal API and the structure of specific requests such as payments and refunds.<\/p>\n
\nFor a Terminal API integration or a mobile integration, you need to become familiar with the general message structure of Terminal API and the structure of specific requests such as payments and refunds.<\/p>\n
Notifications and webhooks<\/h2>\n
\n \n Applies to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Webhooks: Terminal API integration, Mobile solutions. Terminal notifications: Terminal API integration with terminals.
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\n \n Does not apply to:\n <\/tag>\n<\/div>\n Standalone solution.
\nBoth the payment terminals and the plataforma de pagamentos da Adyen generate transaction updates that can be sent to an endpoint on your POS system. You need to decide if your architecture or use cases require receiving these webhooks.<\/p>\n
\nBoth the payment terminals and the plataforma de pagamentos da Adyen generate transaction updates that can be sent to an endpoint on your POS system. You need to decide if your architecture or use cases require receiving these webhooks.<\/p>\n
Next steps<\/h2>\n
Select a topic to view an explanation of your options and\/or implementation instructions.<\/p>\n
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Account<\/h6>
Determine your Adyen account structure and create stores.<\/p><\/p><\/a> Choose from various payment terminal models.<\/p><\/p><\/a> Decide on the integration architecture.<\/p><\/p><\/a> Learn how to build an integration with local communications.<\/p><\/p><\/a> Learn how to build an integration with cloud communications.<\/p><\/p><\/a> Configure your network and implement connectivity options.<\/p><\/p><\/a>![](\"\/user\/themes\/adyen\/images\/illustrations\/pos.svg\")
Terminals<\/h6>
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Cloud or local?<\/h6>
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Local integration<\/h6>
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Cloud integration<\/h6>
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Network<\/h6>
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Terminal API<\/h6>
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