> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sims-bae272dd.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connecting to your POS

> Three ways the agent reads your back-office data.

The agent supports three connectors. Which one you use depends on what your POS
back office offers.

> [accordion] SQL Server
>
> Reads the local back-office database directly — used with Verifone and
> Sapient systems.
>
> Needs the server address and read access to the back-office database.
> Usually the most complete and the least fuss once configured.

> [accordion] CSV export folder
>
> Watches a folder for the nightly export files your POS already writes.
>
> Needs the folder path, and that the POS is actually configured to write its
> export every night. Good when direct database access is not available.

> [accordion] Local web service (REST)
>
> Calls a web service your POS exposes on the store network.
>
> Needs the endpoint addresses. Used where the POS offers an API rather than a
> database or file drop.

## What comes across

Sales transactions, and — where you sell fuel — tank readings from the automatic
tank gauge, which feed the [fuel reconciliation](https://sims-bae272dd.mintlify.site/fuel/atg-readings.md).

## Checking it works

After setup, wait for the first nightly sync, then:

**1. Check the agent shows online**

On the [Dashboard](https://sims-bae272dd.mintlify.site/reports/dashboard.md), under Backoffice Agent Status.

**2. Check sales arrived**

[Sales Imports](https://sims-bae272dd.mintlify.site/sales/imports.md) should show a run for the store.

**3. Check the numbers look like a real day**

A run that processed far fewer lines than you expect usually means the
connector is reading a partial export.


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