The Public Client Key is a feature for using and integrating to the Authorize.net Accept products. Before using Accept.js, you must generate a Public Client Key. The Public Client Key is intended for client-side code and is not used for initiating transactions, you may safely store the Public Client Key in a website or smartphone application.
Steps to Generate Your Public Client Key
- Sign in to the Merchant Interface.
- Select Account from the main toolbar.
- Under Security Settings, select Manage Public Client Key.
- To disable the old Public Key, check the box labeled Disable Old Public Key(s).
- If the Disable Old Public Key(s) check box is not selected, the old Disable Old Public Key(s) will automatically expire in 24 hours. If the old Disable Old Public Key(s) is not expired, the previous key will continue to be used for the hash/response validation.
- Select Submit to continue.
- Request and enter PIN for verification.
- Your new Public Client Key is displayed.