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# Connecting a Card Reader Directly to Your iPhone or iPad

You can connect your Mangomint card reader directly to your iPhone or iPad (direct connection).

To use a direct connection, you will need the following:

- iPhone or iPad (iOS/iPadOS 13 or later). This iPhone or iPad can be used to view the calendar and check out clients. [Learn more about supported iPad models](/learn/front-desk-display-hardware-purchase-guide/#supported-ipad-models).

- Bluetooth card reader. The card reader and dock can be ordered from the [Mangomint Store](https://store.mangomint.com/).

With a direct connection:

- You can view the calendar and check out clients on the same iPhone or iPad.

- [Booth renters](/learn/transitioning-to-booth-renter-model/) and service providers can collect their own payments at the business or on the go.

Learn about the [differences between a direct connection and the Front Desk Display](/learn/front-desk-display-vs-direct-connection/).

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To set up a direct connection, open the Mangomint app on your iPhone or iPad.

- **iPhones: **Open the menu and tap **Card Readers**.

- **iPads: **If your iPad is in portrait mode, open the menu and tap **Card Readers**. If your iPad is in landscape mode, select **Card Readers **from your profile menu.

The **Card Readers** option is available once you have [signed up for payment processing](/learn/signing-up-for-payment-processing/).

Tap **Connect a card reader**.

Turn on the card reader and make sure it's charged. Place the card reader close to your iPhone or iPad and tap **Continue**.

If you are prompted to allow the Mangomint app to find Bluetooth devices, tap **Allow**. If Bluetooth is disabled, tap **Settings** to enable it.

Tap **Continue**.

The Mangomint app will search for available card readers. Once your card reader appears, tap **Connect**. If you see multiple card readers, select the one that matches your card reader's serial number. The serial number is printed on the back of the card reader.

If Location Services are disabled, tap **Allow While Using App** to enable them.

If your card reader needs a firmware update, the firmware will update automatically. Once the firmware is updated, you may be prompted to restart your card reader, which is **optional**. You can tap **OK** without restarting your card reader to go to the next screen.

If the card reader connection was successful, you will see the message below. Tap **Okay**. You are now ready to [use your card reader to accept payments](/learn/how-to-take-payments-with-the-card-reader-direct-connection/).

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