Card Reader Not Recognized in Device Setup on Toast Go®

Last updated: Dec 19, 2025, 1:25 PM

Question

  • My card reader appears greyed out and 'not recognized' in Device Setup, and it won't read cards. How do I fix this?
  • I'm seeing my card reader greyed out in Device Setup, marked as 'not recognized,' and it's not reading cards. Can you help me troubleshoot this?
  • My card reader is greyed out in the Device Setup page, showing as 'not recognized,' and isn't reading cards. What should I do?

Answer

Please follow these steps:

  1. Press the Switch user button.
  2. Then, press the card reader button by the 7 on the passcode screen
  3. This action prompts the card reader to wake up and be recognized by the Toast Go® device.

Additional Information

Card reader has gone to sleep after some time.