External settings for a merchant are performed under the External Credentials tab. Depending on the external system, it is important to add settings such as adding External system code and setting external API keys when necessary. These fields become encrypted after they have been filled, and the details will no longer be visible.

4.3.1 Adding External Credentials

  1. Select the appropriate merchant.

  2. Navigate to the External Credentials tab.

  3. Click ADD.

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  4. A set of fields will be required.

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  5. Click on the arrow below External System Code, a drop-down list of some payment methods that are available will be displayed.

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  6. Select the appropriate or desired External System Code from the list.

  7. Fill in other information related to the option selected.

  8. Click SAVE.

TIP: More than one External Credentials can be added for a merchant, this means that a merchant can have several payment methods.

4.3.2 Removing External Credentials

External Credentials that have been previously set up for a merchant can be removed/deleted

  1. Navigate to the merchant.

  2. Select the External Credentials tab.

  3. A list of all External System Code will be displayed.

  4. Identify the Credential that is to be removed, Click REMOVE at the end of the credential row.

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  5. A popup window will ask the administrator to confirm if the external credential is to be removed.

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  6. Select YES.