Activate the GoDaddy Smart Terminal Flex
Step 3 of the GoDaddy Smart Terminal Flex get started series.
To simplify first-time setup, your Smart Terminal Flex is associated with your GoDaddy Payments account when it’s shipped to you. When you first turn it on, you’ll be directed to set up a Wi-Fi connection, adjust some settings and sign in with your 6-digit Passcode (default Smart Terminal PIN is 123456).
- Make sure your Smart Terminal Flex is powered on. Press the power button on the side of the device for three seconds to turn it on.
- On the Welcome screen, select your language from the list, then tap Continue.
- Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to use for transactions. To securely process payments, be sure to connect to a private, password-protected network (WPA, WPA2 or WPA 2SK). Enter your network password, then tap Connect.
Note: Smart Terminal Flex devices also have the option to connect to a cellular 4G network with a data only SIM card and data plan (sold separately through your phone provider).
- Your Smart Terminal Flex will check for software updates, configure the card reader, check your account activation status, and configure additional settings. Allow the device a few minutes to download, install and reboot.
- If you’re prompted to activate the device with a QR code, follow the onscreen directions to scan the QR code from your welcome email using the front-facing camera (above the Smart Terminal Flex screen).
- If you’ve already set up a user Passcode, enter your 6-digit Passcode when prompted. Otherwise, enter 123456 as the default Passcode to sign in and complete the setup process. Tap
. - Enter the Passcode one more time to confirm, then tap .
- Review the Terms of Service, then tap I Agree to complete the first-time setup.