In this article, we’ll explore how to activate and use test and live payment modes in 10Web Payments, a feature designed to simplify e-commerce payment processing. Understanding the differences between these modes and knowing when to use them can help ensure smooth transactions and accurate testing. Let’s get started.
What are Test and Live Payment Modes?
10Web Payments offers two modes for processing payments:
Test Mode: This mode allows you to simulate payment transactions without using real money. It's ideal for testing your e-commerce setup, checking workflows, and ensuring your payment system is functioning correctly before going live.
Live Mode: This is the mode you'll use to process real transactions with actual payments from customers. Once you're confident in your setup, you can switch to live mode to start accepting real payments.
When to use the Test Mode
Test mode is perfect for:
- Verifying your e-commerce setup and payment workflow.
- Checking if your checkout process functions as expected.
- Testing different payment scenarios to ensure a smooth customer experience.
- Training staff or stakeholders on using the payment system without incurring real costs.
How to activate the Test Mode
To activate test mode in 10Web Payments, follow these steps:
- Log in to your 10Web account and navigate to the e-commerce section.
- Find the Payment Methods section within your e-commerce dashboard. This is where you can manage all available payment options.
- Look for the 10Web Payments option and click Set Up. Select Test Mode to activate it. This will allow you to simulate transactions without processing real payments.
- Once test mode is active, create test orders and simulate transactions to verify the functionality of your checkout process. You can also view test transactions in the Transactions section to ensure everything is working as expected.
After successfully testing your e-commerce workflow and payment system, you can activate live mode to start processing real transactions.
How to activate the Live Mode
To enable 10web Live Payments, please follow the following steps:
- In the Payment Methods section, select Enable Live Payment in front of 10Web Payments.
- After selecting the live setup option, you'll need to complete, sign, and submit an onboarding form. This form requires you to provide details about your business category, business specifics, personal information, and your credit card and bank information. Please ensure all required fields are accurately filled out.
The stages after sub submitting the form are: in review, activated or declined. It usually takes 1-2 business days to review the application.Note:
If you begin filling out the form and leave, your data will be saved. Upon returning, you'll pick up where you left off.
- After you submit your form, your 10web Payments status will be marked as In Review on the Payment Methods page. During this review process, Test mode will be automatically enabled, allowing you to explore 10Web payments. Once your application is approved, 10Web Payments will be automatically activated and appear as a payment option on your website’s checkout page.
Switching between Live and Test modes
Option 1: If either Test or Live mode has been set up, a button to enable the opposite mode will appear.
Option 2: If both modes have been set up, you can switch between them using the Switch to Live or Switch to Test button.
By following these steps and tips, you'll be able to effectively use test and live payment modes in 10Web Payments, ensuring a smooth e-commerce experience for your customers.