# How to Process Auth Only

1. **Access the Sale Screen** \
   After logging in, go to the Sale screen.
2. **Open the Menu** \
   Tap the blue banner at the top of the screen.
3. **Select Authorisation Only** \
   Choose Authorisation Only from the menu. You will return to the Sale screen, and above Enter Amount, it will now display Authorisation Only.
4. **Enter the Amount** \
   Type the amount you want to generate an Auth Code for.
5. **Proceed with Payment** \
   Press the green button or Next.
6. **Present the Card** \
   Insert, swipe, or tap the card when prompted.
7. **Receive the Auth Code** \
   Once the card is processed, the terminal will display the Auth Code.

<mark style="color:$danger;">**Important Note**</mark>\
This step only authorises the funds—it does not complete the payment.\
To ensure the payment reaches your bank:

* You must perform a [**Charge Only**](/v240m-how-tos/how-to-process-charge-only.md) transaction later using the same Auth Code for the same amount.
* If this is not done, the authorisation will expire, and the customer’s funds will return to their account.

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