Connect BarGuard to Focus POS
Sync your Focus POS sales data automatically. BarGuard matches every sale to your inventory and tracks variance, pour cost, and shrinkage by shift — using your existing credentials.
What the Focus POS integration does
Once connected, BarGuard pulls your sales automatically and does the math you were doing manually.
Automatic sales sync
Focus POS sales pull into BarGuard on every sync cycle — no CSV exports, no manual entry.
Variance by shift
Compare what Focus POS says you sold to what your inventory counts show was actually used. The gap is your loss.
Real-time pour cost
BarGuard calculates your actual vs. theoretical pour cost after every count, broken down by product category.
Shrinkage detection
Spot which items are depleting faster than sales explain — and narrow it down to a shift, station, or bartender.
How to connect — step by step
Get your Focus POS API credentials
You'll need your Focus POS API username and password. These are your Focus POS account credentials — the same ones used to log in to your Focus system. Contact your Focus POS reseller or support if you need help locating them.
Go to Settings → POS Integrations in BarGuard
Log in to your BarGuard dashboard and navigate to the Integration section. Select Focus POS from the list of available systems.
Enter your credentials and connect
Enter your Focus POS API username and password in the connection form. BarGuard uses a secure credential-based connection — your credentials are encrypted and never exposed.
Trigger your first sync
Once connected, BarGuard will begin pulling your Focus POS sales history. Select a date range for the initial sync to establish your baseline variance data.
Upload or scan your invoices to complete setup
With Focus POS connected, your sales data is flowing. Upload or scan your purchase invoices into BarGuard so your inventory data is accurate. Once both are in place, BarGuard can calculate variance, pour cost, and shrinkage automatically.
Common questions
What Focus POS data does BarGuard sync?
BarGuard syncs item names, quantities sold, check totals, and timestamps from Focus POS. This data is matched against your inventory items and recipes to calculate expected vs. actual usage for each shift.
Does Focus POS use OAuth or credentials?
Focus POS uses a credential-based connection — you enter your Focus API username and password directly in BarGuard. There is no OAuth redirect. Your credentials are encrypted at rest and never shared.
How often does Focus POS data sync?
BarGuard syncs Focus POS data automatically on a scheduled cycle. You can also trigger a manual sync at any time from the POS Integrations page to pull the latest sales data instantly.
What if I need help connecting?
Email support@barguard.app and we'll walk you through the connection step by step. Most Focus POS users are connected in under 10 minutes with our help.
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