Quick Start
Get your Moneta Pay POS up and running in three steps.
1. Register
Create your free account at portal.moneta-pay.app. Registration takes under a minute and gives you immediate access to the platform — no credit card required.
From the portal you can:
- Start right away on the Free Cloud plan (3 waiters, 1 terminal, basic analytics)
- Purchase a license for more capacity, add-ons, and premium features
- Manage your POS — download licenses, track subscriptions, and add feature add-ons
2. Configure Your System
Choose the setup that fits your restaurant:
Cloud (Quickest Start)
Download the Moneta Pay POS client and connect to the cloud. Ideal for getting started fast with minimal setup — your restaurant can be taking orders within minutes.
On-Premises (Higher Availability)
Install the full POS server on your own hardware for maximum reliability. The system runs entirely on your local network, so orders and printing work even if your internet goes down.
- Windows Installation Guide — Windows 10+ with automated installer
- Linux Installation Guide — Ubuntu, Debian, or RHEL with one-line installer
Both options include the Setup Wizard that walks you through database setup, business details, printer configuration, and license activation.
3. Start Taking Orders
Your POS is ready. Waiters log in with their PIN, select a table, browse the menu, and place orders. Kitchen tickets print automatically to the right station, M-PESA payments reconcile in real-time, and tax-compliant receipts are generated for every transaction.
See the full walkthrough: Take your first order
Next Steps
- Take your first order — step-by-step order flow
- Add waiters and staff — create PIN-based staff accounts
- Connect printers — set up receipt and kitchen printers