# Training Mode

### Setting up the POS in Training Mode <a href="#trainingmode-settinguptheposintrainingmode" id="trainingmode-settinguptheposintrainingmode"></a>

#### Overview <a href="#trainingmode-overview" id="trainingmode-overview"></a>

The retailcloud system has a training mode (from the POS only) which allows the user to try features and experience how the system works without affecting any "real" data that may already have been entered.&#x20;

#### Details <a href="#trainingmode-details" id="trainingmode-details"></a>

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**How to set up training mode?**

1. Install the POS using the latest version
2. From the windows (in the lower left corner of your computer screen) Go to All&#x20;
3. Select retailcloud POS application --> POS Training

This will open the application in Training Mode (there is a message on the log in screen that you are in training mode and receipts are printed with "Training Mode" across the top)

**How to exit training mode and perform live transactions?**

1. From the window (in the lower left corner of your computer screen) Go to All&#x20;
2. Select retailcloud POS application --> POS System&#x20;

This will open the application in Live Mode and all transactions will affect inventory balances and sales totals.


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