Clover Developer Kits (Dev Kits) are Clover devices with special permissions. You can use Dev Kits to:

• Simulate transactions in a sandbox environment. See Clover developer environments. The sandbox environment allows you to test apps in preparation for later deployment on the production server.
• Experience transactions end-to-end from both the merchant and customer perspectives.
• Run published apps and allow non-root connections with Android Debug Bridge (ADB). See Use Android Debug Bridge over USB or Wi-Fi.

Before you begin

Note the features and best practices to work with Dev Kits

• Dev Kits are only for use in the sandbox environment.
  • You cannot re-provision your Dev Kit between the sandbox and production environments.
  • You cannot migrate your developer and merchant accounts between the sandbox and production environments.
• Be careful when using EMV credit cards. Repeatedly inserting an active EMV credit card into an EMV-enabled development device that is pointed to a blackhole payment gateway may cause the credit card to be disabled. This is because of EMV protection against repeated inserts that do not result in actual payments.
• Review information to understand Clover device features, configuration, regional availability, and more:
  • Clover devices
  • Clover devices: Technical specifications
  • Clover device-specific storage guidelines

Set up devices and Dev Kits

For information on setting up specific Clover devices and Dev Kits, see Quick Start Guides on Clover Help - Set up your Clover Device. These guides can help you understand how to set up your Dev Kits for the Clover device models of Station, Mini, and Flex.

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NOTE

• Clover Flex Dev Kit includes a hub with ports for power, USB type B, and Ethernet to aid in development and testing. This hub replaces the charging cradle shipped with merchant devices.
• Clover Go Dev Kit does not need to be associated with a merchant account.
• Station 1—Support for Clover Station 1 ended on January 1, 2022.

Frequently asked questions

• Email Clover Developer Relations with your order number for questions related to the shipment of your Clover Dev Kit.
• See Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for more questions related to Dev Kits.
• Visit our Clover Developer Community to see if there is an existing response to your question.

Related topics

For information on how to receive and use your Clover Dev Kits, see:

• Order a Dev Kit in the United States
• Receive a Dev Kit outside the United States
• Setup and use a Dev Kit
• Use Android Debug Bridge over USB or Wi-Fi
• Use device diagnostics