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๐Ÿ“‹ How to install GutePOS

A step-by-step guide for the Desktop App (Windows), Kitchen Display (KDS) and Mobile App (Android)

Up and running in 5 minutes

1Go to /downloads/
2Request a link by email
3Open the installer
4Choose Smart Setup
5Log in โ†’ start selling

1Before you install

What you needRequired?Notes
๐Ÿ’ป PC Windows 10/11 (64-bit)โœ… Required4 GB RAM or more, 200 MB free space
๐Ÿ“ง The email you signed up withโœ…Sign up free at gutepos.com/register
๐ŸŒ Internet for the first runโœ…For login + menu sync (after that it works offline)
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Receipt printerโŒ OptionalWorks with any thermal printer that speaks ESC/POS

2Install GutePOS Desktop (Windows)

  1. Download Go to gutepos.com/downloads/ โ†’ click ๐Ÿ“ง Request a link by email on the GutePOS Desktop card โ†’ enter your email โ†’ we send the link to your inbox
  2. Install Double-click GutePOS-Setup-1.1.0.exe โ†’ click Yes at the UAC prompt โ†’ Setup Wizard โ†’ Install โ†’ tick โœ… "Launch GutePOS" โ†’ Finish
    Windows may show a "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen" warning โ€” click More info โ†’ Run anyway (we are signing the certificate soon)
  3. Choose your server The first time you open the app it asks:
    OptionWhen to use it
    โ˜๏ธ Cloud Server (recommended)Uses cloud.gutepos.com โ€” nothing to fill in
    ๐Ÿ  Local Server (LAN)You run a server in the shop (Enterprise) โ€” enter its IP
    ๐Ÿ”— Custom URLYou have your own subdomain โ€” enter https://shop-abc.gutepos.com
    Smart Setup โ€” pick Cloud Server first, then use Smart Setup on the login screen and the system finds your subdomain automatically (enter email + password)
  4. Login Enter your email + 4-digit PIN that you set when you signed up
    Forgot your PIN? โ€” click "Forgot code?" and we'll email it to you
  5. Start selling The system syncs your menu, tables and staff from the cloud automatically (~1 minute) โ†’ open your first bill right away. Sales keep working when the internet drops (Standard plan and above sync back to the cloud automatically)

3Install GuteKitchen (kitchen display โ€” KDS)

For shops with a separate kitchen that want incoming orders on a large screen

  1. Download the file GuteKitchen-Setup-1.1.0.exe from downloads
  2. Install same as GutePOS Desktop
  3. Login with the same email + PIN
  4. Pick the station to show: kitchen / bar / desserts / etc.
  5. Press F11 for full-screen on the kitchen display
Recommended: Use a mini PC (Intel NUC / Beelink) with a 24" screen in portrait โ€” from around เธฟ7,000

4Install the Mobile App (Android)

For now it installs straight from an APK file (Play Store submission is in preparation)

  1. Allow installs from Unknown sources On Android โ†’ Settings โ†’ Security โ†’ Unknown sources โ†’ turn it on โœ…
    (on some models: Settings โ†’ Apps โ†’ Special access โ†’ Install unknown apps โ†’ Chrome โ†’ Allow)
  2. Download the APK Open a browser โ†’ gutepos.com/downloads/ โ†’ "Request a link by email" on the Mobile card โ†’ open the link from your email
  3. Open the downloaded file โ†’ accept the prompt โ†’ Install
  4. Open the app โ†’ log in with your email + PIN
Updates: there is no auto-update yet โ€” check gutepos.com/downloads/ from time to time. Once we are on the Play Store, auto-update will take over

5Use it on iPad / iPhone (Safari)

iOS is fully supported through Safari + Add to Home Screen โ€” no native app needed

  1. Open Safari on your iPad or iPhone โ†’ go to cloud.gutepos.com
  2. Login with the email + PIN you signed up with โ€” you are ready to go
  3. Add it to the Home Screen Tap Share (the square with an arrow) at the bottom (iPhone) or top right (iPad) โ†’ scroll to "Add to Home Screen" โ†’ tap Add
  4. Use it like a native app You now have an icon on the Home screen โ€” tap it to open just like any other app (PWA mode โ€” full-screen, no browser bar)
Why Safari? Because Apple only lets PWAs (Add to Home Screen) run on the Safari engine โ€” Chrome/Edge work on iOS but with fewer features
iOS Native App? Not yet โ€” the web/PWA build already covers offline cache (via Service Worker), camera barcode scanning, push notifications and a home-screen icon

6Wrong URL / can't get in

A The app opens cloud.gutepos.com but it isn't your shop

Normally logging in at cloud.gutepos.com takes you to your own tenant. If it doesn't:

  • Check the login email is correct
  • Open a browser at cloud.gutepos.com and try logging in โ€” note which subdomain you land on (e.g. shop-abc.gutepos.com)
  • Go back to the Desktop App โ†’ Settings โ†’ Server โ†’ Custom URL โ†’ enter that subdomain

B You see "Cannot connect to server"

  • Check your internet works (your browser can open google.com)
  • Check Windows Firewall isn't blocking GutePOS.exe โ†’ Windows Security โ†’ Firewall โ†’ Allow an app
  • If you use a Custom URL, make sure it starts with https:// and not http

C You get 404 / Page Not Found

  • The subdomain is misspelled โ€” check it against your sign-up email
  • Try the subdomain in a browser first โ€” if the browser opens it, the Desktop App will too

D Forgot your PIN

  • Click "Forgot code?" on the login screen โ†’ we email you a reset link
  • If you are a staff member, ask the shop owner (a Manager can reset it for you)

E Change the server after installing

With the app open โ†’ โš™๏ธ Settings (bottom left) โ†’ Server โ†’ pick a new one โ†’ Save & Reload

Or reset everything: close GutePOS โ†’ delete the folder C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\GutePOS\ โ†’ open the app again

7Uninstalling

Windows

Android

Your real data lives in the cloud โ€” uninstalling does not delete it. Reinstall, log in, and everything comes back (Standard plan and above)

8Frequently Asked Questions

How many devices can I install on?
Depends on your plan โ€” Starter 1 station, Standard 2, Pro 5, Enterprise unlimited
Does it run on Windows 7?
No โ€” Microsoft no longer supports it. We require Windows 10 or newer
Does it run on Mac?
The Desktop App is Windows-only for now โ€” on Mac use the browser instead (cloud.gutepos.com in Safari/Chrome)
How does auto-update work?
While the app is open it checks for a new version every 6 hours, downloads it in the background and prompts you to restart when it suits you
Is it free? Any hidden costs?
The app is free โ€” you only pay the subscription (from เธฟ590/month) See packages
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