GETTING STARTED / 03
From credentials
to your first test.
A shared path to get started. Find the technical details in your channel’s guide.
BEFORE YOU START3 starting points
01
Access confirmed
Complete the commercial process and confirm your credentials with Alignet.
02
Channel selected
Choose your integration and confirm the methods enabled for your business.
Choose an integration03
Ready to test
Prepare a test environment and assign someone to validate the integration.
From configuration to first payment
1
Obtain and protect your credentials
You need a Merchant Code, Client ID and Client Secret. Confirm the credentials and assigned environment with Alignet. If you register the merchant in Command Center, save the values displayed when registration is complete.Use a secrets manager or secure server configuration. Never expose the Client Secret in the browser, app, repository or logs. For plugins, restrict access to the admin panel where these values are entered.
2
Configure your selected channel
Follow the E-commerce, Web Checkout or Mobile SDK guide.Configure the merchant, environment, amount, currency and URLs or notifications required by your integration. Use HTTPS and the documented parameters for that channel.
3
Track each purchase and attempt
Link your order to the operation and retain the identifiers for each transaction or attempt. A retry must not create another sale in your store.Confirm the result through your integration’s backend mechanism. The checkout screen or a visual callback alone is not enough to mark an order as paid. Process repeated notifications without duplicating actions.Review Smart operations and Transaction states.
4
Run your first test payment
Use only test data in the assigned environment. Check the amount, currency and order outcome.Also test declines, pending payments, expiration and controlled errors where applicable to the enabled method. Validate notifications, return flows and recovery from connection failures.Keep evidence and identifiers for support without recording secrets or sensitive card data.
5
Prepare to go live
Complete the Production checklist and coordinate the review with Alignet.Run controlled production tests only with the appropriate credentials and authorization. Monitor errors, timeouts, unusual declines and order consistency when you start operating.
Continue with your channel
E-commerce
CMS security, plugin configuration and order management.
Web Checkout
Validate Flex, callbacks, notifications and error scenarios.
Mobile SDK
Protect your app and test the flow on real devices.
Next: production checklist
Gather evidence and review security, testing and operational requirements before enabling live payments.