Integrating Ecrypt with Payyit: A Step-by-Step Guide
Welcome to Payyit! This guide will walk you through the process of integrating Ecrypt as your payment provider on the Payyit platform. By the end of this guide, you'll have Ecrypt fully set up and ready to handle your transactions.
If you do not have an Ecrypt account, you can use the following link to create an account.
Please keep in mind that Ecrypt users must subscribe to the Pro or Elite plan.
To begin the integration process, you first need to select Ecrypt as your payment provider within your Payyit account. Here’s how to get started:
Access Payment Settings on Payyit:
- Log in to your Payyit account and navigate to your dashboard.
- Look for either the Activate Payments banner or the Complete Onboarding banner at the top of the page.
Choose Ecrypt as Your Payment Provider:
- Click on the banner and select Ecrypt from the list of available options to begin the integration process.
Once you’ve selected Ecrypt on Payyit, you need to obtain specific credentials from your Ecrypt account to complete the integration. Follow these steps:
Log in to Your Ecrypt Account:
- Visit the Ecrypt Dashboard and log in with your username and password.
Generate API Keys:
- Navigate to Settings > API Keys in the Ecrypt Dashboard.
- To generate a Public API Key and a Private API Key:
- Public API Key: Click the Generate New Key button with the toggle off.
- Private API Key: Click the Generate New Key button after switching the toggle on to create the Private Key.
- Keep these keys on hand to input them into the appropriate fields in Payyit.
Retrieve Your Merchant Identifier:
- Go to Company Information under the Account Settings section.
- Find your Merchant Identifier and have it ready to input into Payyit.
Now that you have your Ecrypt credentials, you can complete the integration process on Payyit by entering these details:
Input Your Ecrypt Credentials:
- On the Payyit integration page, enter the Merchant Identifier, Public API Key, and Private API Key that you retrieved from Ecrypt.
- Ensure that each field is filled in correctly to avoid connection errors.
Save and Continue:
- After entering your credentials, tap Save and Continue to start the webhook setup process.
After saving your credentials, you'll be prompted to set up webhooks in Ecrypt to ensure real-time transaction notifications to Payyit:
Access the Webhook Settings:
- On the Ecrypt Dashboard, go to Settings > Webhooks.
Create a New Webhook:
- Click on the Add New Webhook button to create a new webhook.
Configure the Webhook URL:
- Go to your Payyit Dashboard and find the Webhook URL provided during the Ecrypt setup process.
- Copy the Webhook URL from Payyit.
Enter the Webhook URL in Ecrypt:
- In Ecrypt, paste the copied Webhook URL into the Webhook URL field.
Set Up Event Types:
- Under the Transactions section, select the event types Approved and Declined. These are essential for ensuring that Payyit receives the necessary transaction updates.
Save Your Webhook Configuration:
- After entering all the required information, click Save to confirm your settings.
- Approve the webhook setup if required. Some platforms might ask for additional verification.
Save and Continue on Payyit:
- After completing the webhook process, return to Payyit and tap Save and Continue.
Provide Referral Information:
- You will be prompted to share who referred you to Payyit. Enter the relevant details.
Accept Terms and Conditions:
- Carefully read through the terms and conditions presented on this screen.
- Once you have reviewed the terms, check the box to agree and then click Save and Continue.
Submit for Approval:
- After completing these steps, your integration request will be submitted for approval.
Receive Notifications:
- Once your credentials have been verified, you’ll receive a text and/or email regarding the status of your account. Approval typically takes up to 48 business hours.
If you need help connecting Ecrypt to Payyit, click the 'Chat with Us' option in your Dashboard to speak with a live Payyit customer support agent.
By following this detailed guide, you will successfully integrate Ecrypt with your Payyit account, enabling efficient and secure payment processing.
If you do not have an Ecrypt account, you can use the following link to create an account.
Please keep in mind that Ecrypt users must subscribe to the Pro or Elite plan.
Step 1: Start the Integration on Payyit
To begin the integration process, you first need to select Ecrypt as your payment provider within your Payyit account. Here’s how to get started:
Access Payment Settings on Payyit:
- Log in to your Payyit account and navigate to your dashboard.
- Look for either the Activate Payments banner or the Complete Onboarding banner at the top of the page.
Choose Ecrypt as Your Payment Provider:
- Click on the banner and select Ecrypt from the list of available options to begin the integration process.
Step 2: Obtain Your Ecrypt Credentials
Once you’ve selected Ecrypt on Payyit, you need to obtain specific credentials from your Ecrypt account to complete the integration. Follow these steps:
Log in to Your Ecrypt Account:
- Visit the Ecrypt Dashboard and log in with your username and password.
Generate API Keys:
- Navigate to Settings > API Keys in the Ecrypt Dashboard.
- To generate a Public API Key and a Private API Key:
- Public API Key: Click the Generate New Key button with the toggle off.
- Private API Key: Click the Generate New Key button after switching the toggle on to create the Private Key.
- Keep these keys on hand to input them into the appropriate fields in Payyit.
Retrieve Your Merchant Identifier:
- Go to Company Information under the Account Settings section.
- Find your Merchant Identifier and have it ready to input into Payyit.
Step 3: Input Your Ecrypt Credentials on Payyit
Now that you have your Ecrypt credentials, you can complete the integration process on Payyit by entering these details:
Input Your Ecrypt Credentials:
- On the Payyit integration page, enter the Merchant Identifier, Public API Key, and Private API Key that you retrieved from Ecrypt.
- Ensure that each field is filled in correctly to avoid connection errors.
Save and Continue:
- After entering your credentials, tap Save and Continue to start the webhook setup process.
Step 4: Set Up Webhooks on Ecrypt
After saving your credentials, you'll be prompted to set up webhooks in Ecrypt to ensure real-time transaction notifications to Payyit:
Access the Webhook Settings:
- On the Ecrypt Dashboard, go to Settings > Webhooks.
Create a New Webhook:
- Click on the Add New Webhook button to create a new webhook.
Configure the Webhook URL:
- Go to your Payyit Dashboard and find the Webhook URL provided during the Ecrypt setup process.
- Copy the Webhook URL from Payyit.
Enter the Webhook URL in Ecrypt:
- In Ecrypt, paste the copied Webhook URL into the Webhook URL field.
Set Up Event Types:
- Under the Transactions section, select the event types Approved and Declined. These are essential for ensuring that Payyit receives the necessary transaction updates.
Save Your Webhook Configuration:
- After entering all the required information, click Save to confirm your settings.
- Approve the webhook setup if required. Some platforms might ask for additional verification.
Save and Continue on Payyit:
- After completing the webhook process, return to Payyit and tap Save and Continue.
Step 5: Finalize Your Integration
Provide Referral Information:
- You will be prompted to share who referred you to Payyit. Enter the relevant details.
Accept Terms and Conditions:
- Carefully read through the terms and conditions presented on this screen.
- Once you have reviewed the terms, check the box to agree and then click Save and Continue.
Submit for Approval:
- After completing these steps, your integration request will be submitted for approval.
Receive Notifications:
- Once your credentials have been verified, you’ll receive a text and/or email regarding the status of your account. Approval typically takes up to 48 business hours.
If you need help connecting Ecrypt to Payyit, click the 'Chat with Us' option in your Dashboard to speak with a live Payyit customer support agent.
By following this detailed guide, you will successfully integrate Ecrypt with your Payyit account, enabling efficient and secure payment processing.
Updated on: 28/08/2024
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