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Sign-up

AuthorizeNet provides a self-service sign-up for a sandbox account. To sign-up for an account visit the sign-up page and fill in the details. To create a sandbox account, visit the sandbox registration page.

Credentials

When setting up AuthorizeNet in the dashboard, you need to configure the following credentials, which are obtained from AuthorizeNet:

Merchant account ID

The account ID is obtained from the AuthorizeNet Admin Portal under Settings -> API Credentials & Keys. The account ID is listed next to the label API login ID. AuthorizeNet Account ID

Transaction key

The AuthorizeNet transaction key can be generated at the same page as Merchant Account ID, by selecting New Transaction Key and then clicking the Submit button. After that, a confirmation pin is sent to the registered email address, complete the verification to get the new transaction key. AuthorizeNet Transaction Key

Webhooks

In order for webhooks to be sent, at least one signature key must be generated. This is done on the same page as the Transaction Key. Go to the API Credentials & Keys and select New Signature Key, then complete the steps displayed.