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title: Mac and the Ludus Mobile App
slug: mac-and-the-ludus-mobile-app
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createdAt: 2025-02-19T14:53:53.595Z
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If you do not have access to a mobile device to use with your [Mobile Readers](docId\:bB-DSEwuuKwbcBc4v9fQT) , you can also add the app to your MacBook.

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If you have not yet set up your Ludus account for the Mobile Reader, please see [Initial Set Up of Mobile Reader](docId\:BPefm84GER77Mv-N3nn-w) .
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To add the app to your Mac:

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Go to the App Store (found on your device).
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Search for the [Ludus Mobile](docId\:dKY5cIv0O2E9R-Cpu8tVf) App and select **Get** and then **Install** to download that app.
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After the App Store app is added to your Mac, you can open and sign in (as if you were on a mobile device).

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Once logged in, you will be prompted to turn on Bluetooth and Location Settings. Both are needed for the app to work.
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From here, you will be able to:

- Pair your Mobile Reader
- View a Tutorial
- Select Menu (at the top) While the "**Scanner**" tab (at the top) is present, this is not accessible via your Mac.

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While the "**Scanner**" tab (at the top) is present, this is not accessible via your Mac.
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To pair your Reader, simply select "Pair Reader" to connect to your Mobile Reader.

Once selected, you will see your Nearby Readers which are listed to connect to.

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Ensure that your Reader is fully charged and turned on when you go to pair it. See [Mobile Readers](docId\:bB-DSEwuuKwbcBc4v9fQT) for more information on what it looks/sounds like when the reader is on.
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Once your Mobile Reader is paired, you will see the following screen where you can select to Collect Payments:

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Once selected, your Mobile Reader will be ready to accept transactions.

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Once your Mobile Reader is paired, you can go to **New Order** (or Box Office), next to the **Event** -> **Select** the items for purchase -> at the checkout screen, select **Credit** and **Send to Terminal App**.

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When that purchase is sent to the "**Terminal App**" you will see that pop-up on your App Screen. 

At this point, you can tap, swipe, or insert the chip to collect the payment.

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**See the following for additional help and resources:**

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[Sell tickets to an Event](docId:0beDN7nc74YmYn8mXb9lB) 
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[Mobile Readers](docId\:bB-DSEwuuKwbcBc4v9fQT) 
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[Pair the Mobile Reader with the App](docId:0m9vuchCnBSprTiBbc0N1) 
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