Square Payment Module for Zen Cart [Support Thread]

[DrByte]

Remember, since you said you're upgrading from 0.90 to 0.94, there are a lot of files to replace, including the "vendor" directory. Don't skip those. :)

But, yes, replacing all the files is enough. It takes care of the db updates for you.

[jsquared]

Hello.
I'm excited for the possibility of Square working directly with Zencart. Is there a plugin or way for Square POS orders to be integrated with Zencart? We would like to centralize into one system for both online and in-person orders but current the Square orders are in their own area with no integration. If there is another way to think about this, we'd be happy to look at it. We traditionally used a custom mod for USB swipe CC payments with Firstdata/Linkpointbut this functionality will no longer be possible soon.

[dbltoe]

I began with square when you entered all items individually. I've got a few emails letting me know that, just because your latest suggestion showed up, we ain't paying you for it. Did some testing with DrByte and the Square Team on the current module

That's just to let you know that they do listen to the little guy. Over a dozen suggestions are now in the dashboard. One of the ones NOT there yet is the ability to automatically tie the databases together. That would be a definite plus to the store owner trying to keep online inventory current while (as one of our customers does) going around the country from rodeo to rodeo selling their wares.

I can also attest that the idea of tying thousands of databases into a central Square database is mind boggling. Perhaps it will be easier to have some addition to the configure files if using Square or a dropshipper. A database connection for product availability only in the configure.php is still daunting.

Still, we keep getting more and more with Square on a regular basis. Right now, they seem to be spending time figuring out a way to get more money through services. You can always put a bug in their ear either in their forum or the contact us in their website.

We'll keep our fingers crossed.

[jsquared]

Thanks, this is good to know. The inventory thing would be helpful, and basic order info would be better. I know in order to actually get Email address from Square, you have to enter it in customer data or they won't give you access to it. The temp solution may be to write a script to import orders/customer info from Square to ZC and run it manually.

[wsworx]

Thanks for reporting back.
The Location ID is normally automatically set to the first available location. But if you're using multiple locations, or have somehow tricked the system into storing a wrong location value, then there will be errors during checkout. Choosing one from the dropdown will resolve that.

What if the drop down is blank?

[DrByte]

When the dropdown is blank it means ZC hasn't been able to retrieve a list of Locations from Square, which means you haven't Saved valid credentials and obtained a Token.
NOTE: It may be blank the "first" time you enter credentials and attempt to retrieve a token, but if you click Save and then get the Token, and then click Edit again it should show your defined Locations from your account.
Of course this assumes you've followed the setup instructions for creating the App inside your Square account, as that must be assigned to a Location, and if you don't have a Location set up in Square they'll make you set one first before you can get your Oauth credentials in the first place.

[RobRiv]

Hi people,
Trying to authorize new Square account on our Zen Cart Admin. I receive the following message "Missing client by that `client_id`" in new window after pressing the green button.
Any suggestion what I'm doing wrong?
Zen Cart v1.5.5f ; php 7.1.18
Thanks.

[DrByte]

Hi people,
Trying to authorize new Square account on our Zen Cart Admin. I receive the following message "Missing client by that `client_id`" in new window after pressing the green button.
Any suggestion what I'm doing wrong?
Zen Cart v1.5.5f ; php 7.1.18
Thanks.

The "client_id" it's referring to behind the scenes is the value you're supposed to enter into the module's configuration as "Application ID". You need to supply your Application ID and oAuth Application Secret before clicking the Green get-a-token button.

[RobRiv]

The "client_id" it's referring to behind the scenes is the value you're supposed to enter into the module's configuration as "Application ID". You need to supply your Application ID and oAuth Application Secret before clicking the Green get-a-token button.

Thank you DrByte for your prompt response.
Both Application ID and OAuth are inserted in the module's configuration.
Possible issues: 1-account is Canadian Square account (however when pressing "Log in To Your Square Account" in Admin module it correctly opens the proper Square account.)
2-When creating the APP in Square I used Developer Portal (however in "My Apps" in Square it shows permission from account.)
Any help will be appreciated.

[DrByte]

Hmm, I haven't seen any problem when using a Canadian Square account.

- created the App in Square
- obtained the oAuth stuff, and told Square the URL to the store
- put the app credentials into Zen Cart, saved those settings
- click the green Token button
- login to Square
- return to store admin, refresh the page, green button goes away
- click Edit and choose the Location from the dropdown, click Save
- ready to take payments