Install REST Pay Display app on merchant device
A local connection requires that your merchant's Clover Flex, Mini, or Compact device run the REST Pay Display app. Your merchant needs to complete one of the following to install the REST Pay Display app either from the web Merchant Dashboard or on the Clover device.
Install from the web dashboard
- Log in to the Merchant Dashboard.
- From the left navigation menu, click More Tools > Apps by Clover.
The Clover app list appears. - Enter REST Pay Display in the search field.
- Click REST Pay Display from the search results.
- On the REST Pay Display page, click Connect.
After the connection is established, the app is automatically downloaded and installed on all Clover Flex, Mini, and Compact devices owned by the merchant.
Install on the device
- On the Clover device home screen, tap More Tools.
- Tap the search icon, and enter REST Pay Display.
- Tap the REST Pay Display result.
- On the REST Pay Display page, tap Connect.
- On the Install REST Pay Display page, tap Connect.
After the connection is established, the app is automatically downloaded and installed on all Clover Flex, Mini, and Compact devices owned by the merchant.
Manual load on Clover Compact
If you are testing in a development environment and need to manually load the REST Pay Display app onto your Clover Compact:
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Connect your Clover Compact device to your development workstation through USB-C.
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Enable USB debugging on your developer device.
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Push and install the REST Pay Display APK directly to the device using ADB. See Use Android Debug Bridge over USB or Wi-Fi.
adb install -r <path-to-rest-pay-display-apk> -
Launch the REST Pay Display app from the device app launcher and tap Start to initiate the listener service.
NoteVerify that the Clover Compact is connected to the same local subnet as your POS when using local direct connection over REST Pay.
Start REST Pay Display app
The REST Pay Display app must be running to accept requests from the point-of-sale (POS) app.
To start the app:
- On the Clover device home screen, tap REST Pay Display.
- Tap Start. The welcome screen appears.
NoteNote: A welcome screen appears only if you have configured a local connection. See Configure a local connection for more details.
Updated 6 days ago

