> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alignet.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Best practices

> Recommendations for operating Alignet One e-commerce plugins and modules securely and consistently.

Implement these recommendations as you integrate Alignet One with **WooCommerce**, **PrestaShop** or **VTEX**.

## Security and credentials

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  <Accordion title="Credentials by environment" icon="key" defaultOpen>
    * He uses sandbox credentials only for testing.
    * Do not mix with prior-production and production credentials.
    * Restrict administrative access to the panel where keys are set up.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Backoffice secure" icon="lock">
    * Keep up with CMS, plugin, module and dependencies.
    * He uses individual administrative users and doesn't share accounts.
    * Check logs without presenting sensitive information from the buyer.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Operation of order

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  <Card title="Conformed States" icon="database">
    The status of the order should reflect the actual status of payment, not just the screen that the client saw.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Asynchronous methods" icon="clock">
    To QR, Cuotéalo or PagoEfectivoHe expects final confirmation before releasing his order.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Support logs" icon="file-lines">
    Keep operation number, status and date for traceability with integration equipment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Controlled tests" icon="flask">
    Valide approved, rejected and earrings in sandbox before passing to production.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Before we get out alive

* Check that the plugin or module is production only where appropriate.
* Confirms that the activated methods coincide with the affiliate for the merchant.
* Valids emails, back pages, messages to the buyer and order states.
* Prepare minimum evidence for final review.

<Card title="Integration checklist" icon="clipboard-check" href="/en/virtual-payments/e-commerce/integration-checklist">
  Check the specific checklist for e-commerce integrations.
</Card>