Setting up your Clover Go 3 card reader
The Clover Go 3 is the pocket-sized card reader Arca provides for taking payments from your phone or tablet. It pairs over Bluetooth with the Clover Go app and accepts tap, chip and swipe. This guide covers charging it, getting the app, pairing, and what the status lights mean.
What's in the box
- Clover Go 3 card reader (model C600).
- USB charging cable.
- Wrist strap.
Note: A USB power adapter isn't always included — you may need a standard USB adapter to plug the cable into a wall outlet. You can also charge from any powered USB port.
Set it up in 3 steps
1
Charge the reader
Connect the USB cable to the reader and a power source to charge it (a USB adapter may be required).
2
Get the Clover Go app
On your phone or tablet, download the Clover Go app from clover.com/app-download.
3
Pair the reader
Open the Clover Go app and follow the prompts to pair the reader with your phone or tablet over Bluetooth.
Tip: When it's charging, or powered on and fully charged, the reader is ready to pair and take payments.
Status indicator lights
The small light on the reader shows its battery, pairing and payment status:
| Light | What it means |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Fully charged | |
| Ready to pair (flashing) | |
| Paired (solid) | |
| Ready for payment — insert, tap or swipe | |
| Critically low battery — charge it |
To conserve battery, the status light may not always appear — that's normal.
Care & safety
- Charge with a standard USB cable and adapter.
- Keep it dry and clean it with a dry cloth only.
- Don't disassemble or modify the reader.
Good to know
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Device | Clover Go 3 card reader (model C600) |
| Connects via | Bluetooth, to the Clover Go app on your phone or tablet |
| Accepts | Tap (contactless), chip and swipe |
| Charging | USB cable & adapter |
About the device: Clover and Clover Go are trademarks of Clover Network, LLC. The device is provided and supported through Arca for payment processing.
Still need help?
If your Go 3 won't charge, won't pair, or the app can't find it, contact Arca support and include:
- The device — Clover Go 3 (model C600)
- The status light color you see (or none)
- The phone/tablet you're pairing with and what's happening (a photo helps)