How to open the admin menu (Desk 5000 / Move 5000)
To open the admin menu on a Desk 5000 or Move 5000, touch ADMIN on the bottom left of the screen or press .,#*. The menu gives you reports, clerk, batch, setup, maintenance, diagnostics, security and host settings; each item below links to its how-to.
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How do I open the admin menu?
Admin Menu is accessible by touching ADMIN on bottom left of screen or pressing on .,#*
If the terminal asks for a password, see how to set up security passwords.
What’s in the admin menu?
Select a number to open that menu. Each linked item opens the guide for that task.
- 0 – Reports
- 1 – Clerk Menu
- 2 – Batch Menu
- 3 – Setup Menu
- 4 – Maintenance
- 5 – Diagnostics
- 6 – Security
- 7 – Terminal Info
- 8 – Host Management
- 9 – Misc. Options
Common questions
I don’t see an ADMIN button. How else can I get in?
Press .,#* on the keypad. It opens the same admin menu.
What is the admin password?
Passwords are set up under 6 – Security. See how to set up security passwords, or call us at 1-888-712-0770 if you can’t get in.
Updated November 2, 2026
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