How to Connect Clover for Online Payments

Overview

Clover can be connected to your restaurant dashboard to accept online card payments through your storefront. You need to enter the required API tokens and Merchant ID to configure the connection.

Step 1: Open Clover Settings

1. Log in to your restaurant dashboard.
2. Navigate to Settings → Payments → Payment options.
3. Under Online payments, click Manage gateways.
4. Find Clover and click Connect.

Step 2: Get Your Clover API Tokens

1. Log in to your Clover Dashboard.
2. Navigate to Setup → API Tokens.
3. Open Hosted iFrame + API/SDK.
4. Locate or generate the required API tokens.
5. Copy the Public token and Private token.

The Public token is used by the card iframe, while the Private token is used server-side to create the charge.

Step 3: Configure the Clover Connection

In the Connect Clover window, enter the following details.

Enable Clover

Use the toggle at the top of the window to enable or disable Clover as a payment method.

Require Consent Before Payment

Enable this option if customers must accept your Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy before placing an order using Clover.

The relevant Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy content pages must be activated before this option can be enabled.

Display Name

The Display Name (Shown to Customers) field controls how Clover appears on your storefront.

• Enter a custom name if required.
• Leave it blank to use the provider's default name.

Public Token

Paste the Public token copied from your Clover Dashboard into the Public token field.

Private Token

Paste the Private token into the Private token field. This token is used server-side to create the charge.
Keep the Private token confidential.

Merchant ID

Enter your Clover Merchant ID in the Merchant ID field.

Use the merchant identifier associated with the Clover account you are connecting.

Step 4: Save the Configuration

1. Review the Public token, Private token, and Merchant ID.
2. Confirm that the credentials belong to the correct Clover account.
3. Click Save.
4. Check the gateway status on the Payment Gateways page.

Step 5: Test the Payment Method

1. Open your restaurant storefront.
2. Proceed to checkout with an appropriate test order.
3. Confirm that Clover appears as a payment option when enabled.
4. Test the payment flow before accepting live customer payments.

Important Notes

• The Public token and Private token serve different purposes.
• Never share your Private token in screenshots or support messages.
• Use the Merchant ID associated with the correct Clover account.
• Enable the consent requirement only after activating the required legal content pages.

Quick Checklist

• Public token obtained.
• Private token obtained securely.
• Merchant ID identified.
• Credentials entered in the correct fields.
• Display name and consent settings reviewed.
• Clover enabled and configuration saved.
• Checkout tested before accepting live payments.

Updated on: 21/10/2026