# Introduction

## What is WCPOS?[​](#what-is-wcpos "Direct link to What is WCPOS?")

WCPOS is a Point of Sale (POS) system for WooCommerce. It allows you to sell products from your WooCommerce store in-person, at a physical location, using a web browser or dedicated app.

Web App

No app needed. Just visit `yourdomain.com/pos` in any browser.

[Try the Demo](https://demo.wcpos.com/pos)

Mobile

Run on tablets and phones. Currently in beta testing.

[iOS (TestFlight)](https://testflight.apple.com/join/JGBdVRrW)[Android (Beta)](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.wcpos.main)

Desktop

Native apps with enhanced performance and offline capabilities.

[Windows](https://updates.wcpos.com/v1/electron/download/win32-x64)[Mac (Intel)](https://updates.wcpos.com/v1/electron/download/darwin-x64)[Mac (Apple Silicon)](https://updates.wcpos.com/v1/electron/download/darwin-arm64)[Linux](https://updates.wcpos.com/v1/electron/download/linux-x64)

## Get Started in 5 Minutes[​](#get-started-in-5-minutes "Direct link to Get Started in 5 Minutes")

1

### Install the Plugin

Install the free [WCPOS plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-pos/) on your WordPress site:

1. Go to **WP Admin → Plugins → Add New**
2. Search for "WCPOS"
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**

See [Installation](/getting-started/installation.md) for detailed requirements.

2

### Access the POS

**Web Users:** Navigate to `yourdomain.com/pos` in your browser. You'll be prompted to log in with your WordPress credentials.

**Desktop/Mobile Users:** Download the app, enter your store URL, click **Connect**, and log in with your WordPress credentials.

See [Connect](/getting-started/connect.md) for details on managing multiple stores and users.

3

### Wait for Initial Sync

WCPOS downloads your catalogue in small batches in the background to avoid overloading your server — you don't need to wait for everything to sync before you start selling. Searching for a product fetches it immediately if it isn't on the device yet.

See [Product Synchronisation](/products/sync.md) for details.

4

### Start Selling

* Search or scan products to add them to the cart
* Select a customer or use "Guest"
* Click **Checkout** to process payment
* Print or email the receipt

## Key Features[​](#key-features "Direct link to Key Features")

### Fast Local Search

Products are stored locally for instant search results

### Offline Browsing

Search products and customers and queue offline-capable sales without internet

### Barcode Scanning

Use any USB or Bluetooth barcode scanner

### Cash & Card Payments

Built-in support for cash and basic card payments

### Receipt Printing

Print or email customisable receipts

### Automatic Tax

Tax calculations based on your WooCommerce tax settings

## Pro Features[​](#pro-features "Direct link to Pro Features")

[WCPOS Pro](https://wcpos.com/pro) adds additional capabilities:

### Products Management

Edit stock and prices directly in the POS

### Orders History

View and manage past orders

### Customers Management

Add and edit customer details

### Sales Reports

End-of-day reports with print option

### Payment Gateways

Stripe Terminal, SumUp, and custom gateways

### Multi-Store Support

Connect to multiple WooCommerce stores

## Next Steps[​](#next-steps "Direct link to Next Steps")

[POS Screen OverviewLearn the main interface](/pos.md)

[SettingsConfigure the POS for your store](/settings.md)

[Payment MethodsSet up payment gateways](/payment.md)

## For Developers[​](#for-developers "Direct link to For Developers")

Interested in how WCPOS works under the hood? See [Architecture](/reference/architecture.md) for technical details about the PHP plugin and JavaScript client architecture.