CustomPC.tech

🚀 Quick Start - Get Payments Working NOW!

⚡ 3-Step Setup (5 minutes)

Step 1: Install Dependencies

cd backend
npm install

Step 2: Start the Server

npm start

You should see:

🚀 Payment server running on http://localhost:3000
📊 Admin panel: http://localhost:3000/payments.html

Step 3: Test It!

1. Open: http://localhost:3000/api/health
   • Should show: "status": "ok"
2. Open: http://localhost:3000/payments.html
   • Login as admin
   • Fill out payment form
   • Click “Process Payment”

✅ That’s It!

Your payment system is now running locally and ready to accept payments!

🌐 Deploy to Production

See the full guide: docs/PAYMENT-SETUP-GUIDE.md

Quick deploy options:

• Heroku: Free tier available
• Vercel: Instant deployment
• Railway: Easy setup

🆘 Having Issues?

Backend won’t start?

cd backend
npm install express cors dotenv
npm start

Can’t access payments.html?

1. Make sure you’re logged in as admin
2. Go to: http://localhost:3000/login.html?admin=true
3. Login with your admin account

Payment fails?

1. Check backend is running
2. Check browser console for errors
3. Verify Square credentials in backend/simple-payment-server.js

📚 Full Documentation

• Complete Setup Guide: docs/PAYMENT-SETUP-GUIDE.md
• Deployment Guide: docs/DEPLOYMENT-CHECKLIST.md
• Square Docs: https://developer.squareup.com

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Need Help? Check the troubleshooting section in docs/PAYMENT-SETUP-GUIDE.md