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# Enable Cloud API on the Terminal

> Enable Cloud API on the SumUp Solo — enter the pairing code later in the app.

<Warning>
  **Compatible devices:** Only SumUp Solo and SumUp Solo Printer support API mode. SumUp Air, 3G, Lite and older models are NOT compatible and cannot be used with POSBridge.
</Warning>

*About 1–2 minutes*

<Steps>
  <Step title="Power on the terminal">
    Power on your SumUp Solo. Recommendation: at least 20% battery. The terminal must be fully booted (home screen visible).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Swipe down → Connections">
    Swipe down from the top → **Connections**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Cloud API">
    Select **Cloud API** (sometimes labelled **API**).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Show the pairing code">
    Tap **Connect** — the terminal shows a **pairing code**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the code later in the app">
    Type the pairing code from SumUp later in the app. If it expires, get a new code via **Connections → Cloud API**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Solo and iPad need internet. They do not have to be on the same Wi-Fi.
</Warning>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Terminal shows no gear icon">
    Swipe down from the top → **Connections** → **Cloud API**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I cannot find Cloud API">
    Swipe down → **Connections**. The item is labelled **Cloud API** or just **API**. There is no Settings → Advanced path.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The code expires before I can enter it">
    Have the PosBridge **Terminals** page already open. If it expires: on the terminal open **Connections → Cloud API** again and get a new code.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


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