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Owners, operators, and launch managers

Launch Aplauso at a property

Set up a property, prepare the team, test safely, and put a guest-ready tipping experience in front of people.

Create the property structure before inviting staff.
Connect payment and payout details before accepting live tips.
Test in Training or demo before distributing live QR materials.

The practical path

  1. 1

    Create the organization, property, outlets, and departments that match the real operating structure.

  2. 2

    Invite the first staff members and confirm that each person can complete their profile and payout setup.

  3. 3

    Create employee, outlet, or department destinations intentionally-each destination has its own saved distribution rule.

  4. 4

    Test the guest journey on the actual devices and surfaces guests will use.

  5. 5

    Switch the relevant scope to Live only after the test is confirmed.

Common questions

Can we test before charging real cards?

Yes. Aplauso separates live, sandbox, and demo environments so teams can rehearse without mixing test records into live operations.

Do we need an app for guests?

No. Guests can use the mobile web flow from a QR code or supported NFC touchpoint.

Go deeper with the knowledge base

Use the detailed guide that matches your workflow, or ask the Aplauso assistant a specific question.