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Welcome to PayStack! In this guide, you will learn how to sign up for a PayStack account and obtain API keys necessary for integrating PayStack into your website or application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PayStack is a leading payment service provider that enables businesses in Africa to accept payments from anyone, anywhere in the world.
Why Choose PayStack?<\/strong>
Registered and Unregistered businesses can leverage Paystack\u2019s services.
Registered businesses enjoy full access to Paystack\u2019s features, while unregistered businesses, known as Starter Businesses, have limited access.
Requirements for Registered Businesses<\/a>
Requirements for Starter Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Before proceeding further please check Paypal Supported Currency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Login\/Sign Up for PayStack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have an existing PayStack Developer Account Log in<\/a> ,to the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otherwise, Sign up<\/a> and create a new business account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Sign Up<\/strong>: Provide your business name, email address, country, and password by following this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2. Complete Setup<\/strong>: After signing up, provide additional information about yourself and your business to complete the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3. Access Dashboard<\/strong>: Once setup is complete, you\u2019ll be redirected to your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4.Testing Integration<\/strong>: Start testing your integration and exploring our product suite in Test Mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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However, your account is still in Test Mode and you cannot receive real money. You will have to activate your account to take it Live and start collecting real money from your customers. Follow this link to activate your business: Activate Your Account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Obtain API Keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Obtain your Test API Keys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Navigate to your\u00a0Dashboard \u2192 Settings<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the API Keys & Webhooks<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Scroll to the section labeled API Configuration \u2013 Test Mode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Here you will find your Test Secret Key<\/strong> and Test Public Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Once you\u2019ve completed your testing and are satisfied with your integration, you\u2019ll need your Live API Keys to start receiving real money from your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Obtain your Live API Keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    To obtain your Live API Keys, follow the same steps as above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Navigate to your\u00a0Dashboard \u2192 Settings<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on the API Keys & Webhooks<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Scroll to the section labeled API Configuration \u2013 Live Mode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Here you will find your Live Secret Key<\/strong> and Live Public Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      How to Get Your New Live API Keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Login<\/a> to your PayStack Developer Dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Navigate To\u00a0Settings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Click on API Keys & Webhooks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Underneath both your live and test secret keys, you will see the option to Generate new secret key<\/strong>. Click on this<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Once you\u2019ve generated a new secret key, you will be unable to process transactions until you update your secret key on your website or server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Add Generated Keys To Super Admin Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Now you\u2019ve successfully generated keys please navigate to Super Admin Panel and follow the steps mentioned below<\/p>\n\n\n\n