How to Activate Mercado Pago in my eDirectory

Introduction

The ease and efficiency of online financial transactions have become essential for any platform seeking to provide a complete experience to its users. Integrating a reliable payment system is crucial to ensure convenience and security in transactions. In this context, the integration of eDirectory with the Mercado Pago payment system emerges as a robust and effective solution.

Note: Please note that Mercado Pago is advised only for Latin-American clients.

Why Integrate Mercado Pago with eDirectory?

Integrating Mercado Pago with your online directory brings a series of significant benefits for administrators, listing owners, and, of course, for end users. Here are some reasons why this integration is so crucial:

1. Proven Reliability: Mercado Pago is a widely recognized payment platform known for its reliability and security. Integrating this solution with eDirectory enhances the credibility of your platform.

2. Payment Convenience: With Mercado Pago, users have access to credit card payments. This increases convenience for customers and can result in higher conversion rates.

3. Transaction Security: Security is a priority at Mercado Pago, which translates into safer online transactions for eDirectory users. End-to-end encryption and anti-fraud measures provide a seamless payment experience.

4. Simplified Management: Integration with Mercado Pago simplifies financial management in eDirectory. Tracking payments, refunds, and other related aspects becomes more efficient and transparent.

Instructions to Integrate Mercado Pago with eDirectory:

To successfully connect your eDirectory platform to Mercado Pago, carefully follow each of the steps below:

  1. Access Mercado Pago Developers: Go to the Mercado Pago developers portal and log in using your existing Mercado Pago account credentials.

  1. Create a New Application: Go to the Mercado Pago integrations, locate and click on the "Create Application." button.

3. Two-Factor Authentication (If Necessary): Depending on your Mercado Pago account's security settings, you may be prompted to perform two-factor authentication. Enter the verification code sent to your registered device and click "Continue."

  1. Fill out the form: fill in the fields as indicated in the form.
  • Application name: Enter the name of your website. 
  • What type of payment solution will you integrate?: Online payments
  • Are you using an e-commerce platform?: No
  • Which product are you integrating? : CheckoutPro
  • Integration model: leave empty. 
  • Click on "Create application"

5. Navigate to Production Credentials: In the side menu, click on "Production Credentials".  

6. Fill in the required information: Fill out the fields presented on the production credentials page.  

  • Sector: Others
  • Website: Enter your site's URL in the format https://. Example: https://yoursite.com.br
  • Recaptcha: Complete the Recaptcha verification to continue. 

7. Copy the Public Key and Access Token: After filling in the required fields, carefully locate and copy both your Public Key and Access Token. You will need these credentials in the next steps.

8. Access the eDirectory Admin Area: Log in to the admin panel of your eDirectory site using the Site Manager credentials.

  1. Navigate to Payment Gateway Settings: Within the eDirectory admin area, go to Settings in the main menu, then select Products and Plans in the submenu, and finally click on Additional Settings and Payment Gateways.

  1. Activate Mercado Pago and Enter Credentials: On the Payment Gateways settings page, locate the "Mercado Pago" option and check the corresponding box to activate it. Then, paste the Public key copied from Mercado Pago in the Public key field and the Access token in the Access tokenfield. Make sure to click on "Save Changes" to store these settings.

Done! Your site is now connected to your Mercado Pago account! If you wish, you can conduct tests by registering on the site with a test account and making a payment through Mercado Pago.

For questions or if you encounter any issues during the Mercado Pago integration process, do not hesitate to contact our dedicated support team at support@edirectory.com.

Note: Please remember that eDirectory is an independent platform and is not directly affiliated with Mercado Pago. Therefore, we cannot provide specific details regarding Mercado Pago's various plans, subscription pricing structures, or any potential changes to their services. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Mercado Pago's offerings, we strongly recommend reaching out to their official support channels or visiting their website directly.

Conclusion

By meticulously following the steps outlined in this guide, you can confidently establish a seamless integration between your eDirectory platform and the powerful Mercado Pago payment system. This integration not only provides an optimized and secure payment experience for your valued users but also significantly simplifies the financial management aspects of your online directory. Empower your platform with the reliability and convenience of Mercado Pago, paving the way for increased user satisfaction and sustainable growth

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