Before you start #
Availability and permissions
- The website owner; configured Square sandbox application.
Have these ready
- Have the intended Square sandbox seller and a supported seller location.
What to do #
- Open Store → Settings & connections → Connect merchant account. Select Square and review the sandbox consent.
- On Square, check the seller and review permissions before authorizing.
- Return to HIVE. Choose Choose Square location and select the intended available location.
- Use Check connection on the Square card and read its status. Complete missing setup before testing checkout.
- Disconnect if you want to stop new payments; start a new authorization to reconnect revoked access.
What to know #
Square is used for payments and refunds. HIVE owns the catalog and inventory; this is not Square POS or catalog synchronization.
Production selling remains separate and disabled until authorized and ready.
What success looks like #
The correct sandbox seller and location are saved and readiness is checked.
If something goes wrong #
- No locations? Check the seller account and required provider configuration with support.
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