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INTRODUCTION
Home
Developer documentation for Clover
Text formats and notational conventions
Developer support
Your feedback matters
Payment Card Industry security guidance for app developers
Monetize your apps
Meet our merchants
Build apps for merchant needs: examples
Clover architecture
Clover data model
SDKs and sample code
Data types in Clover APIs
CLOVER DEVICES AND DEV KITS
Clover devices
Clover devices—Technical specifications
Use device diagnostics
Fix server trust issues on Clover devices
Device lifecycle and support
Clover Developer Kits (Dev Kits)
Order a Dev Kit in the United States
Receive a Dev Kit outside the United States
Set up and use a Clover Dev Kit
Use Android Debug Bridge over USB or Wi-Fi
CLOVER INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Region-specific features and limitations
Argentina merchants
Canada merchants
Germany and Austria merchants
Netherlands merchants
United Kingdom and Ireland merchants
United States merchants
Developer guides—LATAM Argentina
Regional payment flows: Argentina
Integrate with PFAC and Non-Bank Networks for Argentina
Use MiFare contactless card on a device
Developer guides—LATAM Brazil
Developer guides—LATAM Mexico
Europe: Customers API permissions
CLOVER DEVELOPER ENVIRONMENTS
Clover developer environments
Global developer platform—Quick steps
[Legacy] Developer platform—Quick steps
Limitations by environment
Select an integration and Clover developer tools
From sandbox to app launch checklist
Post app launch checklist
GLOBAL DEVELOPER PLATFORM
Get started with the global developer platform
Create global developer account
Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Understand merchant service plans
Create new app
Manage app settings
Set app permissions
Set modules availability for your app
Manage Android app releases
Install your app to a test merchant
Set up pricing tiers
Set Clover App Market listing
Submit your app for approval
Work with private apps
Manage test merchant accounts and information
Create merchant-specific API token
Manage global developer account
Manage global developer roles
Manage global developer permissions
Transfer global developer account ownership
Submit global developer account for approval
Manage developer bank account information
Add developer bank account information
Update developer bank account information
Global developer platform: Known issues and workarounds
Global developer platform FAQs
LAUNCH YOUR CLOVER APPS
Launch your apps
Understand the app approval process
Functional review playbook for Clover app approval
Basic app configuration
App onboarding for merchants
App design requirements
Full app functionality tests
App administration checklist
Navigate the Clover App Market
Launch app in international markets
Launch in the Canadian App Market
Revise and review approved or published apps
View billing transactions and lifecycle
View billing status
Showcase apps
Provide support resources
Transaction data: Charges and fees
Gain insights into your app's performance
Review app installs
Use app ratings and reviews
Clover policies for app developers
Legal templates
Template—Clover Privacy Policy
Template—Clover EULA/Terms of Service
CLOVER OAUTH
Clover OAuth flow overview
Redirect merchants to your app
Set app link (URL) and CORS domain
Clover v2/OAuth flow overview
High-trust apps—Auth code flow
Low-trust apps—Auth code flow with PKCE
Initiate v2/OAuth flow from the Clover App Market
Authenticate with the v2/OAuth flow
Generate OAuth expiring (access and refresh) token
Use refresh token to generate new expiring token
Migrate legacy OAuth tokens to v2/OAuth expiring tokens
[For Reference only] Authenticate with the legacy OAuth flow
BUILD WITH ECOMMERCE API
Clover Ecommerce
Ecommerce integration types
Ecommerce integration and payment flows—Use cases
Ecommerce API—Accept payments flow
Ecommerce settings and permissions
Ecommerce data model
Set app permissions for endpoints and integrations
API keys and OAuth tokens for secure ecommerce
Generate Ecommerce API tokens (public and private keys)
OAuth expiring token overview
Generate OAuth expiring (access and refresh) token
Use refresh token to generate new expiring token
Ecommerce tokenization
Generate a public API access key or PAKMS key
Create a card token
Use external multi-pay tokens with Clover Ecommerce APIs
Create a multi-pay token
Use existing multi-pay tokens
Save a card for future transactions
Ecommerce services APIs
Create a charge
Use 3D Secure for ecommerce transactions
Pre-authorize card transactions
Get charges endpoints
Get a charge
Get charges
Capture a charge
Capture charge for split shipment
Accept payments and tips
Refund payments and void transactions
Recurring payments with plans and subscriptions
Recurring payments API—Configure Plans
Recurring payments API—Configure subscriptions for plans
[Pilot] Card Account Updater to support recurring payments
Ecommerce Gift Card API
Create a gift card token
Activate a gift card
Redeem a gift card
Check and use gift card balance
Reload an active gift card
Void and refund for a gift card
Ecommerce services APIs—Learn more
PCI DSS version 4.0 Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1
Protect Ecommerce merchants from card testing fraud
Confirm customer information with fraud tools
Purchasing cards
Levels and processing of purchasing cards
Level 3 data
Level 2 data
Paginate requests
Set soft descriptors
Ecommerce API error codes
Ecommerce API response codes and descriptions
Units of measurement codes
Hosted Checkout integration
Create a Hosted Checkout session request
Customize a Hosted Checkout page
Configure Hosted Checkout webhooks
Redirect customers to another URL
Test your Hosted Checkout integration (macOS/Linux)
Test your Hosted Checkout integration (Windows)
Iframe integrations
Iframe—Create a payment form
Iframe—Use card and page elements
Add Apple Pay button to the Clover iframe
Add Google Pay button to the Clover iframe
Iframe—Customize iframe elements with CSS
Iframe—Customize ACH elements with CSS
TeleCheck ACH for online payments
Create an ACH token
Accept checks by telephone
Use internet check acceptance
Sales decline disclosure templates
State abbreviations for TeleCheck
Apple Pay integration—Implementation options
Create an Apple Pay payment token
Samsung Pay integration for Clover Ecommerce
3D Secure (3DS) authentication overview
Select a provider and enable 3DS
3D Secure deep dive—How it works for CNP transactions
Test 3DS integration in the sandbox
Configure 3D Secure SDK with iframe and API integration
Initiate 3DS SDK with the `Create a charge` endpoint
Initiate 3DS SDK with the `Pay for an order` endpoint
Add 3DS authentication to `Create a charge` endpoint
Add 3DS authentication to 'Pay for an order' endpoint
3D Secure—Frequently asked questions
BUILD WITH REST API
Use Clover REST API
Web app development guidelines and resources
Use test API tokens in sandbox
Use test merchant identifier and API token
Make a sample REST API call
Transaction types
Clover REST API general usage guidelines
Apply filters to API requests
Use filters to retrieve multiple results from an endpoint
Use expandable fields for API responses
Work with API usage and rate limits
Sort collections
Add pagination requests
Use object associations
Use webhooks
Display null fields
Convert Clover timestamps to Unix time
Troubleshoot API errors
400 Bad Request
401 Unauthorized
404 Not Found
429 Too Many Requests
500 Internal Server Error
Deprecated APIs
Payments with Developer Pay API
POINT-OF-SALE INTEGRATIONS
Manage transaction data (REST API)
Export merchant data
Manage inventory and items
Bulk import inventory
Manage items and item groups
Manage item availability and low stock alerts
Manage modifier groups and modifiers
Manage item modifiers availability
Manage categories
Manage subcategories
Manage tags
Manage orders data
Create an atomic order
Create custom orders
Calculate order totals
Tax Reports: Examples
Print orders with the REST API
Get all payments
Multiple service charges (MSC) overview
Manage multiple service charges for Web apps
Test your app for multiple service charges
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) for multiple service charges
Manage age-restricted items
Manage age-restricted items in the Inventory API
Manage age-restricted items in the Orders API
BUILD WITH ANDROID
Custom Android basics for Clover devices
Android Emulator for Clover devices
Set up emulator in Android Studio
Troubleshoot Android Emulator for Clover devices
Clover development APKs
Work with APKs
Set up Android SDK versions
Generate a signed APK
Upload an APK to your app
Submit an APK for approval
Sideload an APK
Manage approved APKs
Manage release groups
Add release notes to APKs
Integrate with Clover Android SDK
Manage service charges (MSC) for Android apps
Advanced information to build with Android
OAuth for web views and non-Clover devices
Query web services
Set up broadcasts and intents
Send app notifications
Use external USB devices
Test with printer receipt images
Build with Android NFC (support ended July 2023)
Build apps for Clover Station Duo 2: Dual touch screen device
Build apps for Clover Station Duo 1 — Dual touch screen device
Build payment solutions
Custom tender—Use cases and design requirements
Create a custom tender app
Payment Connector
Expand merchant business
Use the Order Connector
Use Merchant Connector
Work with transaction data: Clover Android SDK
SEMI-INTEGRATION OVERVIEW
Introduction
Payment integration overview
Clover device configurations
Developer quick start: Clover Kiosk integration
Clover semi-integration basics
Payments integration options
Examples of transaction flows
Create your Remote App ID (RAID)
Private semi-integrated apps
Integration development and approval process
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Education
Step 3: Development
Step 4: Approval
Step 5: Maintenance
Test region-based payment flows
Test US payment flows
Test Canadian payment flows
Customer transactions
Per-transaction settings
Use Remote Pay SDKs for surcharging
Use Payment Connector for surcharging
Handle voids and refunds
Create custom receipts with CloverConnector
Reprint transaction receipts
Vault cards for future transactions
Handle challenges during payment processing
Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) transactions
Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) overview
Clover support for EBT
Semi-Integration glossary
SEMI-INTEGRATE WITH REST PAY
REST Pay Display API overview
REST Pay Display API introduction
REST Pay Display integration requirement
REST Pay Display Security
Get started with REST Pay Display
Create a semi-integrated app
Get an OAuth token
Connect point of sale app to the Clover device
Build a cloud connection request
Configure a cloud connection
Build a local connection request
Install REST Pay Display app on merchant device
Configure a local connection
Workflows and best practices
Semi-integration transaction types
REST Pay payment flows
REST Pay Display interoperability with Ecommerce API
Track transactions with idempotency keys
Payment reconciliation and recovery
Card on File compliance for REST Pay Display
Currency rounding adjustments
Issues and errors
Check for duplicate payments
Handle offline payments
Handle partial payment issues
Handle signature issues
Handle communication issues
Status codes and errors reference
REST Pay Display API tutorials
Verify device connectivity
Display a message to the customer
Display the welcome screen
Display the thank you screen
Cancel the current action
Get a signature
Get customer confirmation
Get customer input
Request a tip
Print a receipt
Open the cash drawer
Reset the device
Make a sale
Authorize and capture a tip-adjusted payment on paper
Authorize and capture a tipped payment on screen
Capture pre-authorized payments
Refund a payment
Issue a credit
Tokenize and vault a card with REST Pay Display
Get a customer's card data
Use Custom Activities with REST Pay Display
Display an order
App review and approval
Create an app in the production environment
Test REST Pay flows (Canada)
Test REST Pay flows (Europe)
Test REST Pay flows (US)
SEMI-INTEGRATE WITH CLOVER ANDROID
Use the Clover Android Payments APIs
Android Payments API tutorial
Accept a payment
Retrieve a payment
Reverse a payment
Tokenize a card
Accept a pre-authorization
Capture a pre-auth
Issue a manual refund
Read a card
Incremental authorization
Request a tip
Select a receipt
Adjust a tip
Closeout
Take a payment with Payment Connector
Supported methods by device
Payment Connector example activity
SEMI-INTEGRATE WITH REMOTE PAY
Support timelines (Remote Pay SDKs)
Use Clover Connector
On Windows using .NET
On Windows using REST
On Windows using WebSockets
In the Cloud
On Android
On iOS
Work with user interface state messages
User interface (UI) state reference
Payment response reference
Refund response reference
Credit response reference
Remote Pay SDK best practices
Device connection and disposal
Monitor device connection status
Payment reconciliation and recovery
Retrieve the device state
Track transactions with external identifiers (Ids)
Use customer-facing platform
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Integration repositories
Pay Display apps
Pay Display apps support matrix by devices and regions
Install a Pay Display app
Configure Secure Network Pay Display
Connect the example point of sale (POS) for Clover Windows SDK
Example apps for the Clover Connector SDKs
CLOVER PAYMENTS PLUGINS (US and Canada only)
Clover Payments plugins and extensions
Clover Payments plugin for Shopify Online Shop
Integrate Clover Payments plugin with Shopify Online Shop
Accept and process MOTO payments
Get help—Clover Payments plugin for Shopify Online Shop
Clover Payments for WooCommerce
Install the Clover Payments for WooCommerce plugin
Configure the Clover Payments for WooCommerce plugin
Update multi-lingual support
Locate the merchant identifier (merchantId)
Set up an Ecommerce API token
Process an authorization
Authorize and verify orders
Capture an authorization
Process a sale transaction
Verify order processing and transaction
Refund an order
Void an authorized order
View surcharges
Apple Pay integration for WooCommerce
HTTP Status and Error codes
Adobe Commerce (Magento 2) Clover Payments plugin
Prerequisites
Install, upgrade, and uninstall the Clover Payment extension
Update multi-lingual support
Configure the Clover Payment extension
Locate the merchant identifier (merchantId)
Set up an Ecommerce API token
Process an authorization transaction
Capture an authorized transaction
Process a sales flow
Refund a captured order
Void an authorization
View surcharges
HTTP Status and Error codes
[LEGACY] DEVELOPER PLATFORM
[Legacy] Developer Platform
[Legacy] Get started with the developer platform
[Legacy] Get started with the sandbox environment
Create a sandbox developer account
Work with test merchants in sandbox
Generate a merchant-specific test API token
Create an app
Install your app to a test merchant
[Legacy] Get started with the production environment
Create a production developer account
Set up two-factor authentication (2FA)
[Legacy] Manage developer accounts
Add business account details
Transfer developer account ownership
Submit developer account for approval
Manage developer account roles and permissions
Manage test merchants in production
[Legacy] Submit your app for approval
[Legacy] Manage developer bank account information
Add developer bank account information
Update developer bank account information
[Legacy] Manage your apps
Manage app settings
Work with private apps
Set app permissions
Set modules availability for your app
Test an app with different merchant service plans
Customize receipts
Manage Android app releases
Handle app billing
Set up pricing tiers
Set Clover App Market listing
RELEASE NOTES
New and latest: Information for developers
What's new: 2025
What's new: 2024
Bug fixes
Announcements
Clover Android ROM updates
Upcoming changes to inventory webhooks
Clover Kiosk available for Semi-Integration | US
Test merchants get the new Clover dashboard
New server-side limits for line items and bulk inventory updates
End-of-App-Update (EOAU) | Clover 1st Gen devices
2025 Announcements
Clover developer round-up 2025: Year in review
Clover Compact available for Semi-Integration | US
Announcing 2025 Clover code freeze
Ecommerce: Updates to WooCommerce plugin
Expiring access tokens required for apps in all regions
Launch new apps on the global developer platform
Elevating payment security with 3D Secure authentication
PCI DSS v4.0 Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1
Update—Expiring access tokens required in US and Canada
Update—Decommissioning of Payeezy Payments plugin on Shopify
API Changelog
Clover Android SDK release notes
v306 release notes
v304 release notes
v293 release notes
v292 release notes
v288 release notes
v284 release notes
CLOVER GO SDK
Clover Go SDK contents
Clover Go SDK
Clover Go SDK release notes
Android—Clover Go SDK release notes
iOS—Clover Go SDK release notes (v1.0.0)
iOS—Clover Go SDK release notes (v1.1.0)
Clover Go SDK quick start guides
Android—Clover Go SDK quick start guide
iOS—Clover Go SDK quick start guide
Clover OAuth on Mobile
OAuth terminology for mobile
Android—OAuth on mobile
iOS—OAuth on mobile
iOS—Full OAuth implementation
iOS—Partial OAuth implementation
iOS—No OAuth implementation
Device connection
Android—Device connection
iOS—Device connection
Clover Go SDK reference
Card present payments
Manual entry payments
Payment reversal
Capture and tip adjust
Closeout
Receipts
Turn on logs for iOS SDK
Offline payments
Card-present tokenization
RESOURCES
Design resources
Supported barcode formats
Test card numbers
Country code reference
Developer mailing list
Developer Dashboard
REST API Reference
SDKs & sample code
Clover Development APKs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Developer support: Frequently asked questions
Developer account set up FAQs
App approval and App Market FAQs
Devices and Dev Kits FAQs
OAuth and tokens FAQs
Android SDK FAQs
Ecommerce FAQs
Inventory FAQs
Orders FAQs
Payments and Refunds FAQs
Payments (semi) integration FAQs
Automated Clearing House (ACH) FAQs
Merchant dashboard and Reports FAQs
General FAQs
SEMI-INTEGRATE WITH REMOTE PAY
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