The Stratus point of sale system is the operational core of the platform. It gives you a single interface to manage your product catalog, process customer transactions, and produce receipts — whether you run a retail shop, a food service operation, a hospitality venue, or a service-based business.Documentation Index
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Access to the POS requires a verified Stratus account. If you have not yet completed email verification, you will be redirected to confirm your address before accessing any POS features.
What the POS does
At its core, the Stratus POS handles three responsibilities:- Product management — maintain your catalog of items, prices, and categories
- Transaction processing — open sales, add items, accept payment, and close transactions
- Receipt generation — automatically produce digital or printed records of each completed sale
Who it serves
Retail
Manage SKUs, variants, and inventory levels. Ring up items by scan or quick-select and accept card or cash payments.
Food service
Organize your menu by category, apply modifiers, and move quickly through orders at the counter or tableside.
Hospitality
Handle service charges, manage multiple tender types, and keep a clear transaction log for end-of-day reconciliation.
Service businesses
Sell services by line item, apply discounts for packages or loyalty, and send receipts directly to clients by email.
Key concepts
Products
A product is any item or service you sell. Each product has a name, price, and category. Products can also carry a SKU for inventory tracking, tax configuration, and optional variants such as size or color. Your product catalog is the source of truth for what appears on the POS terminal during a sale.Transactions
A transaction represents a single sale from start to finish. You open a transaction, add one or more products to the order, apply any discounts, collect payment, and close the sale. Every completed transaction is stored with a full record of the items sold, the amounts charged, and the payment method used.Receipts
A receipt is the customer-facing record of a completed transaction. Stratus generates receipts automatically when a transaction closes. Receipts can be delivered digitally by email or printed at the point of sale, and they include your business name, itemized line items, tax, and the transaction total.Authentication and access
All POS features sit behind the authentication layer. Only users with a confirmed account can access the dashboard and POS. This means:- Unverified email addresses cannot access the POS
- Each user session is tied to a specific authenticated account
- Profile and account management are available from the dashboard at any time
Getting started with the POS
Complete account setup
Register your account and verify your email address. Once verified, you are directed to the Dashboard, which is your starting point for all POS activity.
Build your product catalog
Before processing any sales, add your products. Go to Products and create each item with a name, price, and category. If you sell variants (sizes, colors), configure those on the product as well.
Configure receipt settings
In your account or business settings, set your business name, logo, and any footer message you want to appear on receipts. This ensures every receipt reflects your brand from the first transaction.
Explore the POS
Products
Add and organize your product catalog, configure pricing and taxes, and manage inventory.
Transactions
Learn how to open sales, add items, apply discounts, and accept payment.
Receipts
Understand how receipts are generated, delivered, and customized.
Dashboard
See your sales activity at a glance from the central dashboard.