Getting Started with Authorize.net

Authorize.net is a wonderful gateway with many integrations. Once you've accepted your invitation to finalize your account setup, please use the following steps to get your account ready for running transactions and connected to your software.

Move to Production Mode

1. Sign in to the Merchant Interface.
2. Click Account from the main toolbar.
3. Click Settings in the main menu on the left.
4. Click Test Mode under the Security Settings section.
5. Drag the toggle to Live. The interface will confirm that the Test Mode settings have been successfully applied and the account is now in Live Mode.

Obtain API Credentials and Keys

Step 1: Access API Credentials

1. Go to the Account section.
2. Select API Credentials & Keys under Security Settings
   
3. On the page that opens, locate your API Login ID
   
   
   
4. Copy or save the API Login ID for later use

Step 2: Generate New Transaction Key

1. On the same API Credentials & Keys page, look for the option to generate a new transaction key:
   
2. Choose Obtain New Transaction Key and submit.
3. Verify your identity using the requested method, such as a PIN.
4. Once verified a screen will display your new transaction key. Copy or save this key.

Step 3: Obtain Client ID

1. Return to the Account section.

2. Click on Manage Public Client Key under Security Settings.

   
   
   

3. Find your Client ID on the subsequent page.

4. Copy or save the Client ID.

5. If the Client ID isn't visible, answer the security question to generate it.