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Merchant Guides1. Quickstart & Merchant OnboardingCreating a New Merchant Account

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Creating a New Merchant Account

Practical step-by-step guide to registering your store profile, binding your subscription plan, and activating your POS cash counter at /pos/join.

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Last Updated: August 03, 2026Verified Merchant Workflow

# 1. Why & How to Register Your Store

Creating a Drape POS merchant account gives you full control over your store sales, product inventory, and daily cash drawer. When you sign up, Drape POS automatically connects your selected subscription plan (e.g. Starter, Growth, or Enterprise), creates your Main Outlet Branch, and activates your first POS Cash Register (Counter 1).

Merchant Key Takeaway

Your subscription tier defines your outlet and register capacity. If you sign up directly without picking a plan, the Growth plan trial is attached to your account by default.

ℹ️ Regional Auto-Configuration

Drape POS automatically configures your currency, VAT/Tax compliance rules, and timezone based on your selected business location.

# 2. Multi-Region Country & Currency Presets

When registering at `/pos/join`, Drape POS supports international retail markets with pre-configured regional formatting:

🔒 Immutable Regional Jurisdiction Policy

Once registered, your selected primary Country and tax jurisdiction are permanently locked to guarantee financial audit compliance and tax ledger integrity. Country settings cannot be modified post-signup.

Target Market / Country	Currency & Symbol	Standard Tax System	Phone Prefix Format
United States (US)	USD ($)	Sales Tax (0% - 10%)	+1 (555) 019-2831
United Kingdom (UK)	GBP (£)	VAT (20%)	+44 7000 000000
European Union (EU)	EUR (€)	VAT (19% - 25%)	+33 600 000000
United Arab Emirates (UAE)	AED (د.إ)	VAT (5%)	+971 50 000 0000
Malaysia (MY)	MYR (RM)	SST (6% - 10%)	+60 12-345 6789
Australia (AU)	AUD ($)	GST (10%)	+61 400 000 000

# 3. Subscription Plan Binding During Registration

When choosing a pricing tier on the landing page or during onboarding, your merchant workspace is provisioned with exact resource limits:

⚠️ Branch Limit Notice

Attempting to create more outlets than your active plan permits will prompt an instant upgrade dialog in Settings -> Subscriptions.

Subscription Plan	URL Parameter	Outlets Allowed	Registers Allowed	Best Suitability
Starter Plan	`?plan=starter`	1 Physical Branch	1 POS Register	Single retail shop or boutique
Growth Plan (Default Trial)	`?plan=growth`	Up to 3 Outlets	Up to 5 Registers	Growing multi-branch retailers
Enterprise Plan	`?plan=enterprise`	Unlimited Outlets	Unlimited Registers	Large retail chains & franchises

# 4. Step 1: Account & Business Details

In the first step of the registration wizard, fill in your credentials and store information:

Create Merchant Account

Step 1 of 2: Store Owner Credentials

Full Name

John Doe

Business Name

Apex Retail Store

Form Field Label	What to Enter (Example)	Why It Is Important
Full Name	e.g. John Doe	Used as the Primary Merchant Account Owner Name.
Business Name	e.g. Apex Retail Store	This company name is printed at the header of customer receipts.
Business Category	e.g. Fashion & Apparel	Enables specific features like clothing sizes (S, M, L, XL) and barcode generation.
Phone Number	e.g. +1 (555) 019-2831	Used for account verification and security alert notifications.
Email Address	e.g. owner@apexretail.com	Acts as your primary username for signing into your POS system.
Password	At least 8 characters (e.g. Store2026!)	Keeps your sales numbers and profit records secure.

# 5. Specialized Features by Business Type

Drape POS provides built-in tools tailored for your global retail sector:

Business Category	Ideal For	Special Built-In Features
Fashion & Apparel	Clothing stores, boutiques	Size (S, M, L, XL) & color swatches, SKU generator, and barcode tags.
Footwear & Shoes	Shoe stores	Shoe size matrix (US/UK/EUR sizing) and box inventory.
Grocery & Supermarket	Grocery, departmental store	Weighing scale support (KG/LBS), batch numbers, and expiry alerts.
Pharmacy & Healthcare	Pharmacies	Medicine batch tracking, manufacturing/expiry dates, and prescription logs.
Restaurant & Cafe	Restaurants, cafes	Table selection, Kitchen Display System (KDS), and recipe tracking.
Electronics & Gadgets	Mobile & electronics shops	Device Serial Number (IMEI) tracking and printed warranty cards.

# 6. Step-by-Step Registration Guide

Follow these 5 simple steps to get started:

Store Address & Regional Setup

Step 2 of 2: Location & Compliance

Street Address

742 Evergreen Terrace, Suite 100

City / State

New York, NY

Country

United States (US)▼

Postal Code

10001

Auto-Filled Currency

USD ($)

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How to do it step-by-step:

Step 1: Choose Your Plan & Open Join Page

Click "Get Started" on your preferred plan (e.g. /pos/join?plan=growth) or open /pos/join directly in your browser.

ðŸ’¡ Tip: If no plan is specified, your account starts with a Growth Plan trial.

Step 2: Enter Account Details

Type your Full Name, Business Name (e.g. Apex Retail Store), Phone Number, Email, and a secure 8-character password.

ðŸ’¡ Tip: Keep your password in a safe place.

Step 3: Click "NEXT STEP"

Click the purple "NEXT STEP" button at the bottom of the form to move to the Address step.

ðŸ’¡ Tip: You can click "BACK" anytime if you need to correct a mistake.

Step 4: Select Country & Store Address

Choose your operational Country (e.g. United States, United Kingdom, UAE) and type your street address.

ðŸ’¡ Tip: Your selected Country auto-binds your currency and tax compliance rules.

Step 5: Click "REGISTER"

Click "REGISTER". Your subscription tier and store workspace are bound instantly, and you are redirected to your POS dashboard.

ðŸ’¡ Tip: Congratulations! Your POS workspace and subscription are active.

🚀 Pro Tip

Immediately after registration, check Settings -> Subscriptions to view your active plan limits or upgrade your branch capacity anytime.

# 7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Common merchant questions regarding onboarding and setup:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my registered Country or Tax Jurisdiction after signup?

Can I change my store business category later?

How do I add more store outlets or branches?

Can I switch from monthly to annual subscription billing?

# 8. Troubleshooting Registration Issues

Common issues and simple solutions:

Message: "Email already in use"

This email is already registered. Click Sign In at /pos/login to log in, or click "Recover Credentials" to reset your password.

Message: "Password requires 8 characters"

Ensure your password has at least 8 characters, including 1 uppercase letter (e.g. A, B) and 1 number (e.g. 1, 2).

Page not loading due to slow internet

Check your internet connection or Wi-Fi, then refresh the page.

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