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title: What is Online Pay? How do I enable it?
description: See how you can unlock a new revenue stream while grooming pets! Learn how to save time and earn more by allowing customers to pay ahead.
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# What is Online Pay? How do I enable it?

## Learn how to save time and even gain extra revenue, by allowing customers to pay their invoice online.

### What is Online Pay?

Online Pay is a feature that allows your customers to pay online. When the customer is sent the 'Ready for Pickup' text it will include a link to a checkout page. This page will outline their services, taxes, and any discounts or deposits. It also allows your customers to use other payment methods as well, such as Google Pay, Apple Pay or a different card than one that may be saved on file. 

 

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There is a $2.95 convenience fee that will be charged to your customer. This is a standard online payment fee. You can actually make ***extra money*** on online transactions by adding a convenience fee amount greater than $2.95. Anything over $2.95 will be sent directly to your Square account! 

### Steps to Enable Online Pay:

 -Log into your [Groomer.io](http://groomer.io/) dashboard  
-Click **Manage Facilities**  
-Click on the **Facility** that you want to enable Online Pay  
-On the tabs displayed above your info, click **Online Pay**  
-Click **Enable**  
-You will be **redirected** to Square Authentication, **enter** your Square credentials to secure the connection

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**Click [HERE](https://help.groomer.io/why-is-pay-ahead-beneficial?hsLang=en) to see why Online Pay is so beneficial.** 

 

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