Authorize.net Settings

Authorize.net is one of the most trusted payment gateways, allowing you to securely accept credit cards, debit cards, and e-checks (ACH). Integrating it with FluentCart provides your customers with a professional and reliable checkout experience.

This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to connect your Authorize.net account, configure your checkout appearance, and set up webhooks for automated order processing.

Step 1: Accessing Authorize.net Settings

First, you need to locate the integration settings within your WordPress site.

1. Navigate to FluentCart Pro > Settings from your WordPress sidebar.
2. Select the Payment Settings tab from the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to find Authorize.net and click the Manage button.

Step 2: Obtain API Credentials from Authorize.net

To connect your store, you need to retrieve four specific keys from your Authorize.net Merchant Interface.

1. Log in to your Authorize.net Dashboard.
2. Go to the Account tab in the main navigation.
3. Click on Account and API Settings (located under the Account section).
4. Select API Credentials and Keys.

Collect your Keys:

• API Login ID: Copy the API Login ID displayed on this page.
• Transaction Key: Select "Generate New Transaction Key," click Submit, and copy the generated value.
• Signature Key: Select "Generate New Signature Key," click Submit, and copy it.
• Public Client Key: Click the "Generate New Public Client Key" button and copy the resulting string.

Step 3: Configure Credentials in FluentCart

Now, return to your WordPress site to input the credentials you just gathered.

1. Choose Your Mode:
   • Test credentials: Use this tab first to perform test transactions without using real money.
   • Live credentials: Switch to this tab once you are ready to go live.
2. Enter the Keys: Paste the API Login ID, Transaction Key, Client Key, and Signature Key into their respective fields.
3. Enable e-Check (ACH): If you want customers to pay directly via their bank accounts, check the Enable e-Check (ACH) box.
4. Customize the Checkout UI:
   • Authorize.Net Checkout Form Button Text: Change the text that appears on the Authorize.net popup (e.g., "Pay Now").
   • Authorize.Net Checkout Form Header Text: Set a custom title for the payment popup (e.g., "Secure Checkout").
   • FluentCart Checkout Button Text: This is the text for the main button on your checkout page (e.g., "Place Order").
   • Button Colors: Use the color pickers to match the button background and hover colors to your website's branding.
5. Enable Debug Logging: Log Authorize.Net API interactions for troubleshooting.

Step 4: Configure Webhooks

Webhooks are critical for communication. They allow Authorize.net to notify FluentCart the moment a payment is successful, failed, or a subscription is renewed.

1. Copy the Webhook URL: On the FluentCart Authorize.net settings page, locate the Webhook URL (it looks like https://your-site.com/?fluentcart_api...). Click the copy icon.
2. Add Webhook in Authorize.net:
   • In your Authorize.net dashboard, go to Account > Webhook Notifications > Webhooks.
   • Click the + Create a webhook notification button.

3. Fill in Webhook Details:
   • Name: Give a name to your Webhook like "FluentCart Webhook."
   • Endpoint URL: Paste the URL you copied from FluentCart.
   • Status: Ensure this is set to Active.
4. Select Events: Check the boxes for the following recommended events:
   • net.authorize.payment.authcapture.created
   • net.authorize.payment.fraud.approved
   • net.authorize.payment.fraud.declined
   • net.authorize.payment.void.created
   • net.authorize.payment.refund.created
   • net.authorize.customer.subscription.cancelled
   • net.authorize.customer.subscription.expired
   • net.authorize.customer.subscription.expiring
5. Click Save to finalize.

Step 5: Activation and Final Save

• Payment Activation: Look for the toggle at the top right of the FluentCart Authorize.net settings page. Switch it to ON.
• Save Settings: Click the Save Settings button at the bottom right.