# Stripe Terminal: In-Person Payments

This documentation group provides comprehensive guidance on integrating Stripe Terminal for accepting in-person payments. It covers everything from initial setup and reader selection to advanced features and management of your Terminal fleet.

## Key Areas:

*   **Getting Started:** Learn how to accept in-person payments for your retail business, including setting up a Stripe account, ordering readers, and understanding the server-driven integration approach.
*   **Integration Design:** Explore different integration types, select the right reader for your needs, and understand the architecture of a custom POS integration.
*   **Features & Functionality:**
    *   **Payment Collection:** Process card payments, accept additional payment methods (like QR codes), and handle offline transactions.
    *   **Data Collection:** Collect swiped data, on-screen inputs, and tapped data for NFC instruments.
    *   **Customer Experience:** Display cart details on the reader, collect on-reader tips, and provide compliant receipts.
    *   **Payment Management:** Understand extended authorizations, refund transactions, and save payment details for future use.
    *   **Mail Order/Telephone Order (MOTO):** Process MOTO payments and save card details for future use.
*   **Apps on Devices:** Learn how to build, test, prepare for app review, submit, deploy, and monitor your custom POS applications on Stripe smart readers.
*   **Reader Management & Configuration:**
    *   **Hardware:** Order, return, and submit warranty claims for readers.
    *   **Fleet Management:** Register readers, manage locations and zones, and monitor reader status.
    *   **Configuration:** Set up admin menu passcodes, configure cellular and WiFi networks, manage offline mode, set reboot times, and customize splash screens and tipping options.
*   **Testing & Deployment:** Utilize example applications, reader simulators, and a deployment checklist to ensure a smooth and successful integration.
*   **SDKs & References:** Access API references for JavaScript, and migration guides for various SDK versions.
*   **Reader Specifics:** Detailed information on setting up and troubleshooting specific Stripe Terminal readers (e.g., Stripe Reader S700/S710, BBPOS WisePOS E, Verifone readers) and mobile readers.
*   **Global Availability:** Understand country-specific requirements and supported payment methods.

This documentation is essential for businesses looking to expand their payment acceptance to in-person channels using Stripe's robust and secure Terminal solution.