Get started is the on-ramp for building with MagTek products. It takes you from choosing a device to running your first transaction — the connection basics, the minimum steps to see a card read end to end, and where to go next. If you're new to the platform, start here; once you're up and running, the Guides and the API & Command Reference cover the depth.
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Compare devices and choose the right one for your integration.
Information on the different ways products connect to hosts.
Run a transaction end to end and see a result.
Try a reader in the browser before you write any code.
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