Setting Up Your First POS System: A Step-by-Step Guide

What you need

To get started with BillBook POS, you need:

1. A computer, tablet, or touch screen
2. An internet connection
3. A BillBook account (free to register)

Optional hardware (available in our shop):

• USB barcode scanner
• Thermal receipt printer
• Cash drawer

Step 1: register your business

Go to app.billbook.lk and click Register Business. Fill in your business name, currency (LKR), and owner details.

Step 2: add your products

Go to Products → Add Products. Enter the product name, selling price, and barcode (scan it with your scanner or type it manually).

Step 3: set up your POS

Go to Sell → POS. Your products will appear in the grid. You're ready to make your first sale.

Step 4: connect hardware (optional)

• Barcode Scanner: Just plug it in via USB — no drivers needed for most models
• Receipt Printer: Go to Settings → Business Locations → set Receipt Printer Type to Browser-Based Printing

That's it. You can be up and running in under an hour.