Quickstart

Get up and running with Protuno quickly by creating an account, setting up your store, and processing your first transaction.

curl -X POST https://api.example.com/v1/transactions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": 12.99,
    "currency": "USD",
    "items": [{"sku": "CM-001", "quantity": 1}]
  }'

const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/v1/transactions', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    amount: 12.99,
    currency: 'USD',
    items: [{ sku: 'CM-001', quantity: 1 }]
  })
});

{
  "id": "txn_abc123",
  "status": "success",
  "amount": 12.99
}

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

A valid email address for account registration
Business details ready (store name, address, tax info)
Test payment method (use sandbox mode)

Protuno offers a free trial with full access to core features. No credit card required to begin.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Visit Registration Page

Navigate to the Protuno dashboard signup page.

Enter Details

Provide your email, password, and business name. Verify your email via the confirmation link.

Complete Onboarding

Answer basic questions about your store type (retail, restaurant, etc.) to customize your dashboard.

Step 2: Configure Your Store

Set up your store settings for seamless operations.

Access Settings

From the dashboard, go to Stores > New Store.

Enter Store Info

Add store name, address, currency (e.g., USD), and tax rates.

Connect Hardware

Pair POS terminals, receipt printers, or barcode scanners via Bluetooth or USB.

Step 3: Add Initial Products

Populate your inventory quickly.

Use the dashboard:

// Example product data structure
{
  "name": "Coffee Mug",
  "sku": "CM-001",
  "price": 12.99,
  "inventory": 100,
  "category": "Mugs"
}

SKU	Name	Price	Stock
CM-001	Coffee Mug	12.99	100
TS-002	T-Shirt	19.99	50

Step 4: Process Your First Test Transaction

Test payments in sandbox mode using the API.

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key from Settings > API Keys. Always test in sandbox first.

Dashboard Overview and Next Steps

Explore key sections post-setup.

Sales Analytics

View real-time revenue, top products, and trends.

Inventory Management

Track stock levels and set reorder alerts.

Reports

Generate daily, weekly, or custom sales reports.

Integrations

Connect with accounting tools like QuickBooks.

Transaction fails: Check API key permissions and sandbox mode.
Products not syncing: Verify CSV format matches the template.
Hardware not detected: Ensure drivers are updated and permissions granted.

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