Overview

This section is for developers integrating PayMongo using the REST API. By the end of this track, you'll have a working payment flow in your test environment and everything you need to go live.

What you'll need

• A PayMongo account — sign up here if you haven't already
• Your test API keys — available in Settings → Developers on the dashboard
• A way to make HTTP requests (curl, Postman, or your preferred language/SDK)

What you'll build

This track walks you through the core developer workflow:

1. Authenticate — get your API keys and confirm they work
2. Choose your integration — pick the right API product for your use case
3. Build in test mode — create a complete payment flow in the sandbox
4. Go live — verify your setup and flip to live keys

What the end state looks like

When you complete this track, you'll have:

• A confirmed working API authentication
• A tested end-to-end payment flow (payment created → paid → confirmed)
• A checklist of requirements signed off before accepting real payments

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Not sure if the API is right for you? See the Gallery for a full comparison of integration paths.