Video Breakdown
In this video, I’ll guide you step by step through installing the Authorize.net for WooCommerce plugin from SkyVerge. Assuming you already have your Authorize.net account and merchant service provider ready to go, we’ll start with the basics such as downloading and activating the plugin. I’ll walk you through configuring the credit card settings and show you exactly where to find the API credentials you’ll need in your Authorize.net account. And don’t worry, if you run into any bumps along the way, you can always reach out to us at Beyond the Brand Media. We’re here to help you every step of the way!
Topics Covered
- Step 1: Prerequisites 0:00
- Step 2: Purchase the Plugin 0:16
- Step 3: Download the Plugin 0:28
- Step 4: Install the Plugin 0:40
- Step 5: Activate the Plugin 0:52
- Step 6: Configure the Plugin 1:09
- Step 7: Log into Authorize.net 1:34
- Step 8: Obtain API Credentials 2:07
- Step 9: Generate API Transaction Key 2:45
- Step 10: Copy Transaction Key 3:16
- Step 11: Generate API Signature Key 3:38
- Step 13: Configure Additional Settings 4:17
- Step 14: Save Changes 4:55
- Step 15: Test the Setup 5:11
- Step 16: Place a Test Order 5:49
- Step 17: Verify Transaction 6:03
- Step 18: Troubleshooting 6:38
- Step 19: Fraud Detection 6:44
Video Transcript
Step 1: Prerequisites 0:00
- Ensure you have an existing Authorize.net account.
- Confirm that you are set up with a merchant service provider.
Step 2: Purchase the Plugin 0:16
- Go to WooCommerce.com.
- Search for the Authorize.net plugin by Skybridge.
- Create an account and purchase a subscription.
Step 3: Download the Plugin 0:28
- Go to your account dashboard.
- Navigate to Available Downloads.
- Download the Authorize.net plugin.
Step 4: Install the Plugin 0:40
- Go to your WooCommerce store.
- Click and drag the downloaded plugin file to install it.
Step 5: Activate the Plugin 0:52
- Activate the WooCommerce Authorize.net Gateway plugin.
Step 6: Configure the Plugin 1:09
- Click on ‘Configure Credit Cards’.
- Ensure the environment is set to ‘Production’ (unless using a Sandbox account).
Step 7: Log into Authorize.net 1:34
- Open a new tab and log into your Authorize.net account.
- Ensure your account is set to live mode.
Step 8: Obtain API Credentials 2:07
- Go to ‘Account’ > ‘Security Settings’ > ‘API Credentials and Keys’.
- Copy the API Login ID.
Step 9: Generate API Transaction Key 2:45
- Check the option to obtain a new transaction key and click submit.
- Request a PIN to verify your identity and paste it in.
Step 10: Copy Transaction Key 3:16
- Copy the generated transaction key and paste it into your WooCommerce store.
Step 11: Generate API Signature Key 3:38
- Go back to ‘API Credentials and Keys’.
- Select to generate a new signature key and click submit.
- Request another PIN to verify your identity.
Step 12: Copy Signature Key 4:06
- Copy the generated signature key and paste it into your WooCommerce store.
Step 13: Configure Additional Settings 4:17
- Optionally enable tokenization for saving payment details.
- Ensure debug mode is set to ‘off’ unless troubleshooting.
Step 14: Save Changes 4:55
- Click ‘Save Changes’ in your WooCommerce settings.
Step 15: Test the Setup 5:11
- Create a test product or use a coupon code for a low amount.
- Add the product to your cart and proceed to checkout.
Step 16: Place a Test Order 5:49
- Fill out billing details and enter a test card.
- Click ‘Place Order’.
Step 17: Verify Transaction 6:03
- Check for the order thank you page.
- Go back to Authorize.net and check ‘Unsettled Transactions’ for your test order.
Step 18: Troubleshooting 6:38
- If issues arise, enable debug log or check website error log.
- Contact Beyond the Brand Media for assistance.
Step 19: Additional Resources 6:44
- Watch for the next video on setting up the fraud detection suite in Authorize.net.
