How do I reprogram FD Terminal through IP?

Created by Andres Jimenez, Modified on Wed, 28 Feb, 2024 at 12:48 PM by Andres Jimenez

How do I reprogram my FD terminal?



  1. Press and hold ENTER and 0 at same time

  2. Enter Password 990712

  3. Touch or Press 5 SETUP

  4. Enter Password 990712

  5. Touch or Press 6 ERASE


  6. Then RUN (This will clear memory/format and reboot) 

  7. Touch or Press 1 PORT

  8. Touch or Press IP 

  9. Verify IP: vcprod.firstdata.com and PORT: 443

  10. ENTER 

  11. SAVE 

  12. Touch or Press 2 FILE 

  13. Enter TID Provided

  14. Touch APN and enter Application 

  15. ENTER 

  16. Touch or Press RUN 



  • This should start the Download. You should see M---------- 

  • Then M*--------- (Shows that download has begun) 

  • M********** (Shows that download is complete)

  • MA Downloading, MDownload done. Update done!

  • Press CLEAR 2X should prompt you to SSL screen again.

  • Unplug power and plug back in.

  • Run Test Transactions and make sure to settle or close.


NOTE: To make a letter press the ALPHA Key and then the number. 
Example: To get F, press ALPHA Key 3 times then the number 3. 
To get D, press the ALPHA Key 1 time then the number 3. 
To get the R, press the ALPHA Key 3 times then the number 7.

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