> ## Documentation Index
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# Steps to follow for a migration

> Procedure for installing Alignet Gateway, removing the previous version, and preparing the gateway to process payments.

Follow these four stages to migrate to **Alignet One** in an orderly manner.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prepare the update">
    Confirm the following before making changes to the store:

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="New gateway file" icon="file-zipper">
        Have the `.zip` file provided by Alignet ready. Do not unzip it.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Site backup" icon="database">
        Include the files and database, or at least `wp-content/plugins/`.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Administrator access" icon="user-shield">
        The user must be able to install and remove WordPress plugins.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Low-traffic window" icon="clock">
        Avoid peak sales periods while making the change.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Merchant registration data" icon="key">
        Request the merchant data, keys, and other credentials from the Alignet team. Keep your response URLs available.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <Warning>
      **Do not continue without a backup.** You must be able to recover the site if the installation does not finish correctly.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the new plugin">
    1. Go to **Plugins → Add Plugin → Upload Plugin**.
    2. Select the `.zip` file and click **Install Now**.
    3. Activate **Alignet Gateway** and confirm that it appears as active.
    4. Only then, deactivate and remove the **previous WooCommerce plugin**.

    <Warning>
      **The order is important.** Do not remove the previous version until you verify that **Alignet Gateway** is installed and active.
    </Warning>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet-dev/OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T/images/migracion/versiones-plugin.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T&q=85&s=f4602bedf52678e5ec65285ab6b4ad19" alt="Alignet Gateway active and the previous plugin ready to be removed" width="1116" height="754" data-path="images/migracion/versiones-plugin.png" />
    </Frame>

    *Alignet Gateway is active; the previous version is deactivated and ready to be removed.*
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the credentials">
    1. Open **Payments** in the WordPress sidebar.
    2. Find **Alignet Gateway**, confirm that it is active, and select **Manage**.
    3. Complete the configuration using the information provided by the Integrations team.
    4. Review the environment, currency, and display mode. Then click **Save changes**.

    Configure the following values for each enabled currency:

    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="Client ID" icon="id-card" />

      <Card title="Client Secret" icon="key" />

      <Card title="Merchant Code" icon="store" />
    </CardGroup>

    <Info>
      **Credential delivery.** Initially, the Integrations team will share these values manually. Later, they will be obtained automatically from Command Center.
    </Info>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet-dev/OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T/images/migracion/menu-payments.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T&q=85&s=0c71203c3b3f10da0fb5290bc81b026a" alt="Payments option in the WordPress sidebar" width="1061" height="1098" data-path="images/migracion/menu-payments.png" />
    </Frame>

    *1. Open Payments.*

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet-dev/OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T/images/migracion/administrar-gateway.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T&q=85&s=e834271e6964ce07646ae138d5ec798c" alt="Manage option for Alignet Gateway" width="1116" height="754" data-path="images/migracion/administrar-gateway.png" />
    </Frame>

    *2. Select Manage in Alignet Gateway.*

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet-dev/OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T/images/migracion/configuracion-gateway-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T&q=85&s=453ee277bb0ca208683ba39f22df0289" alt="General Alignet Gateway configuration" width="1107" height="995" data-path="images/migracion/configuracion-gateway-1.png" />
    </Frame>

    *3. Review the country, environment, and display mode.*

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet-dev/OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T/images/migracion/configuracion-gateway-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OvFKdTsnQc8E4-0T&q=85&s=3a1e0ab2ff6964e157857831fb7e03ca" alt="Credential fields by currency in Alignet Gateway" width="1061" height="1098" data-path="images/migracion/configuracion-gateway-2.png" />
    </Frame>

    *4. Complete the credentials for each currency and save the changes.*
  </Step>

  <Step title="Validate before finishing">
    The migration is complete when the configuration and payment flow work correctly.

    * **Configuration status:** Client ID, Client Secret, and Merchant Code appear as configured.
    * **Assisted test:** perform a test or sandbox checkout with support from the bank and Alignet.
    * **Error log:** open **WooCommerce → Status → Logs** and confirm there are no Alignet errors.
    * **Change control:** record the date, versions, and person responsible.
  </Step>
</Steps>