API Authentication & Keys

API Authentication & Keys for PayCaps Payment Gateway

To interact with the PayCaps Payment Gateway, you need to authenticate API requests using an API key. This key is used to ensure secure communication between your system and PayCaps.

Steps to Obtain API Keys:

  1. Create a PayCaps Account:

    • If you don't already have a PayCaps account, you need to sign up for one by visiting the PayCaps sign-up page.

  2. Access Developer Dashboard:

    • After signing in to your PayCaps account, navigate to the Developer Dashboard. You can usually find it under the account settings or through a link in your user profile.

  3. Generate API Key:

    • In the Developer Dashboard, locate the section called API Keys or Integration Settings.

    • Click the Generate New API Key button.

    • PayCaps will generate a public API key and a secret key for you. The public API key is used to make requests, while the secret API key is used for secure authentication and should never be exposed publicly.

  4. Keep Your API Key Secure:

    • It’s important to keep your secret API key secure. Do not share or expose it in public repositories or any client-side code.

    • You may use environment variables or a secure server to store your secret key.

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