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Integration guide (in-store payment)

This guide walks you through the whole integration process. Follow these steps to complete the integration and mark progress on the steps if necessary.

  1. 1

    Set up

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    1. 1. Sign up and log in to Alipay Global Partner Developer Center

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      Use the account that was used to sign the contract with Alipay to log in to Alipay Global Partner Developer Center. If you don't have an account yet, sign up at Alipay Global Partner Developer Center.

    2. 2. Create an application

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      Create an application and specify the product to be integrated. One application corresponds to one integration project.

    3. 3. Get sandbox client ID

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      Get the client ID for sandbox environment in the Sandbox section of Integration Settings in Alipay Global Partner Developer Center. Each application is assigned with a unique sandbox client ID.

    4. 4. Set public key

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      Generate your public key with the provided tool and submit the public key in the Sandbox section of Integration Settings in Alipay Global Partner Developer Center.

       

      After submission, Alipay public key will be generated and shown in Integration Settings. Public keys will be used in data transmission.

    5. 5. Set notification URL

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      Specify the notification URL so that Alipay notifications can be received.

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    Integrate in sandbox

    5 steps

    1. 1. Test APIs

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      Use the iTest tool or create a request by yourself to test APIs. The client ID and public key obtained from Step 1 will be used in this step.

    2. 2. Implement system development and debugging

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      Implement system integration with Alipay SDKs or customized coding. The following tools will facilitate the integration process:

      • iMock: This tool helps to test for exceptional cases.
      • iDiagnose: This tool helps to identify issues.
      • iNotify: This tool helps to simulate asynchronous notification.

    3. 3. Conduct the end-to-end test

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      Use the test wallet and test account to make an end-to-end test. To get the test wallet and account, contact Alipay Technical Support.

    4. 4. Complete acceptance testing

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      Execute and pass all mandatory test cases in Test Suites of Alipay Global Partner Developer Center. Complete acceptance testing to increase the quality, robustness, and usability of your application systems.

    5. 5. View reports

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      Contact Alipay Technical Support to view reconciliation reports.

  3. 3

    Go live

    5 steps

    1. 1. Get production client ID

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      Get the client ID for the production environment in the Production section of Integration Settings in Alipay Global Partner Developer Center. Each application is assigned with a unique production client ID.

    2. 2. Set production public key

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      Generate your public key with the provided tool and submit the public key in Production of Integration Settings in Alipay Global Partner Developer Center. After submission, Alipay public key will be generated and shown in Integration Settings. Public keys will be used in data transmission.

    3. 3. Confirm the contract status

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      Ensure the Alipay contract is signed before going live. Otherwise, your company representative needs to contact Alipay.

    4. 4. Launch the application

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      Click Launch in Alipay Global Partner Developer Center, after which the application and the production client ID become valid for the production environment.

    5. 5. Update client ID and public key

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      Use the production client ID and public key instead of the sandbox client ID and public key in your coding project.

  4. 4

    Conduct pilot testing

    3 steps

    1. 1. Download wallet app

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      Download the wallet app from the app store.

    2. 2. Prepare live account

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      Prepare the live account. Contact Alipay Technical Support if you need help creating a live wallet account.

    3. 3. Complete pilot testing

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      Ensure your applications are running smoothly end-to-end by performing test cases in the production environment with the live account.

  5. 5

    Start your business

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    Once your application has been activated for business, notify Alipay so that we can monitor your system's behavior and check for any unpredictable errors that might affect your business.