> ## 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.

# Android SDK requirements

> Business, platform and security requirements to integrate Alignet One SDK in Android.

Before starting integration, confirms that the merchant and project Android meet minimum conditions for use Alignet One SDK.

<Info>
  Requests from the integration team the credentials, SDKs, authorized payment methods and environment assigned for your tests.
</Info>

## Business requirements

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Legal entity" icon="building">
    Reason registered, RUC and commercial data validated.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Digital presence" icon="globe">
    Application, web or digital channel associated with the merchant.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security" icon="lock">
    Protected channels and secure management of credentials, tokens and payment responses.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bank account" icon="banknote">
    Bank account in name of commercial name.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Technical requirements Android

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Platform" icon="mobile-screen-button" defaultOpen>
    * Android 5.0 (**API Level 21**) or more.
    * Android Studio Jellyfish or above.
    * Fat 8.6 or more.
    * Project Android with support from Kotlin.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connectivity and permits" icon="wifi">
    * Internet connectivity available during flow.
    * Network permits declared at `AndroidManifest.xml`.
    * Network status validation before starting SDK.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Backend of the merchant" icon="server">
    * Consumption API Security to generate `Access Token`.
    * Secure management of credentials outside the app.
    * A single transaction record for an attempt to pay.
    * Final confirmation of the result from backend when applying.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Required libraries

The integration equipment will deliver the libraries to be incorporated into the project Android.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Alignet One SDK" icon="credit-card">
    Main library for initial collection and affiliations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SecureKey3DS" icon="shield-check">
    3DS 2.2 authentication support.
  </Card>

  <Card title="VisaSensoryBranding" icon="sparkles">
    Experience and branding for Visa payments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MastercardSonic" icon="music">
    Experience and branding for Mastercard payments.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Environmental considerations

<Note>
  The sandbox environment is available for controlled testing. For testing with simulators or specific methods, coordinate with the integration equipment.
</Note>

<Note>
  All operational hours indicated for support or co-ordination are considered at GMT-5 (Peru).
</Note>

<Warning>
  Do not display credentials, tokens or sensitive information in mobile app, repository, login or analytics tools.
</Warning>

## Next step

<Card title="Install SDK" icon="arrow-right" href="/en/virtual-payments/sdk-mobile/android/installation">
  Configure necessary bookstores, permits and dependencies in your project Android.
</Card>