Getting Started
- Charles Wernicke
This is where you begin!
If you’ve never operated a Bitcoin ATM manufactured by General Bytes before, you’ll need to do a few things to get operational. First, you’ll need a GB account, then install and setup the software, and finally connect the BATM to the software.
You will need to understand the following terms to follow the instructions:
Terminology
Term | Description |
|---|---|
Operator | You. More specifically: your Organization (of which you are part). |
Partner Account | Your information and account credentials that you have registered with us.
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BATM | Bitcoin Automated Teller Machine |
Terminal | A device that connects to a server. In our context: a virtual BATM.
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CAS | Crypto Application Server |
Coin | Shorthand for the cumbersome words “Crypto-currency”. |
Hot Wallet | A “hot wallet” is a live wallet loaded with Coin, ready to send to your customers. A “cold” wallet is offline, in storage; the keys are never exposed. |
Fiat | Bills. Banknotes. Cold, hard cash that you hold in your hand, e.g. Dollars, Euros. |
Exchange | An Exchange is a vendor that offers Coin for fiat. Examples are Kraken, Coinbase, and Bitstamp. Many Exchanges will only service specific geographic areas. We offer access to the most popular Exchanges, and not all Exchanges will grant you an account. |
BUY | A customer transaction: the customer inserts fiat into your BATM, and you send them coin. |
SELL | A customer transaction: the customer sends coin to you, and you dispense fiat from the BATM to that customer. |
Get acquainted with our Knowledge Base.
You’ll have more questions. We have answers - MANY answers - and the fastest solution is almost always to look in our knowledge base first (hint: you’re already in it).
First Steps
1. Request a GB Partner account.
Purchasing a BATM doesn’t automatically create an account. Operators need a Partner account created to be issued a CAS installation key. You cannot install CAS without the key.
Instructions: https://generalbytes.atlassian.net/l/cp/9dPEU0xj
2. Install the Crypto Application Server (CAS) software.
Order a license key from the sales page here: https://www.generalbytes.com/en/products/cas-server
Installation Instructions: CAS Installation Overview
You’ll have to connect your BATM to a server to operate it. BATMs do not stand alone, and require the CAS software to operate. Expect to spend a week (or longer) fully configuring these items.
3. Connect your BATM to CAS.
Your BATM is similar to a vending machine. The BATM need to be connected to CAS to sell your coin, and that BATM is represented in CAS as a Terminal. The Terminal must already exist (from the previous step).
Find specific instructions by choosing the BATM model here: https://generalbytes.atlassian.net/l/cp/p5QTsAtg
4. Update your BATM firmware.
This step is critically important.
We issue bi-weekly updates that address important security upgrades and bug fixes. Your BATM most definitely will require a firmware update immediately after being unboxed & connected to CAS.
For instructions, see: Update Your BATM Firmware
5. Perform a test transaction.
Demo settings are automatically configured in CAS for a sample BUY. No coin is sent when using the demo BUY settings. After you’ve acquainted yourself with the operation and usage, you’re ready to setup live Hot Wallets and Exchanges. See: CAS Configuration Overview | Adjust your Crypto Settings.
Assuming that everything was setup correctly, the demo BUY transaction should succeed.
SELL transactions: do not send coin to the wallet address offered on-screen.
The wallet address (in the demo SELL) is a tip wallet and no refunds will be issued!
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