Set up a Self-serve Kiosk
An administrator can set up a workstation to function as an NSPOS kiosk register. This kiosk setup can serve two purposes:
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It can let shoppers scan or enter items and tender out a purchase without the need for interaction with a cashier.
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It can prevent a cashier from accessing the operating system or other applications besides NSPOS.
Most kiosk options use the account features available in Windows® in combination with running NSPOS maximized in the workstation display. The administrator creates a “kiosk user” that limits operations to the NSPOS application. All other applications and most Windows functions are locked out. NSPOS can be set to launch automatically when the kiosk user logs to Windows. A shopper using the kiosk workstation cannot do anything outside of NSPOS.
The administrator or other authorized user can exit NSPOS and the kiosk account by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del and logging in with a different account.
In general, users should follow these security recommendations:
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If a workstation includes an attached keyboard, try to prevent access to the Windows key
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Consider setting the workstation startup features to automatically log in to the kiosk account and open NSPOS. This setup can prevent register downtime in the event the workstation undergoes a restart.
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Keep the authorized user or administrator account password strong so that a malicious shopper cannot bring up a log in page and access other features.
The kiosk setup procedures vary based on the Windows operating system running on the workstation. The following link contains helpful information, but you can find other sources by performing a search on the internet:
Setup up a single-app kiosk: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/kiosk-single-app
Applies to: Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise or Education
Multiple methods are available for setting up a kiosk on a Windows 10 workstation. Methods include using the Assigned Access option, PowerShell, the Kiosk Wizard in Windows Configuration Designer, or using Microsoft Intune or other mobile device management (MDM) provider.
The following high-level steps use the Assigned Access option in Windows local settings. For more information, go to the Microsoft® site Set up a single-app kiosk.
Setting up a kiosk in Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise or Education:
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Create a local user account for the kiosk log in.
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Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Other people.
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Select Set up assigned access.
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Choose the kiosk account you created.
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Choose NetSuite Point of Sale for the application.
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Close the Settings window.
The kiosk settings will be applied the next time a user signs into the kiosk account.
To remove assigned access, choose Turn off assigned access and sign out of the selected account.