Authorize.net Integration with Formester

To integrate Authorize.net's payment gateway with Formester and start collecting payments seamlessly, you'll need an API Login ID, Transaction Key, and Signature Key from Authorize.net. These credentials allow the payment gateway to securely process online payments. Here's a step-by-step guide to obtaining your Authorize.net credentials and integrating them with Formester.

Get Your Authorize.net API Login ID and Transaction Key

Step 1: Sign In to Your Authorize.net Account

Go to authorize.net and click on the Sign In button in the top navigation. From the dropdown, select Merchants to log in to your merchant account.

Step 2: Create a New Account (If You Don't Have One)

If you don't have an Authorize.net merchant account, click the Sign up now button on the top right of the homepage to get started. Authorize.net is a Visa solution and is trusted by US merchants for secure payment processing.

Step 3: Complete the Merchant Application

Fill in the Merchant Application form with your business details, including your name, email address, owner address, date of birth, Social Security Number, and job title. Once complete, submit the form to activate your account.

Step 4: Access Your Merchant Dashboard

After signing in, you'll land on your Authorize.net merchant dashboard. Here you can see an overview of your transactions, quick actions, and business insights.

Step 5: Navigate to Account and API Settings

In the left sidebar, click on Account to expand the submenu. Then click on Account and API Settings.

Step 6: Open API Credentials and Keys

On the Account and API Settings page, locate the API Credentials and Keys option under Security Settings. Click the arrow to open it.

Step 7: Copy Your API Login ID, Transaction Key, and Signature Key

On the API Credentials and Keys page, you'll find:

• API Login ID — displayed directly on the page. Copy this value.
• Transaction Key — click Generate New Transaction Key to generate one. Copy and store it securely as it will only be shown once.
• Signature Key — click Generate New Signature Key to generate one. Copy and store this securely as well.

NOTE: Keep your API Login ID, Transaction Key, and Signature Key private. Never share them with anyone. Change your Transaction Key regularly to maintain account security.

Now you can use these credentials to integrate Authorize.net with Formester.

Find Your Existing Authorize.net Credentials

If you already have an Authorize.net merchant account and need to retrieve your existing credentials, follow these steps:

Step 1: Sign In to Your Authorize.net Account

Log in to your account at authorize.net by clicking Sign In → Merchants.

Step 2: Navigate to Account and API Settings

In the left sidebar, click Account to expand the submenu, then click Account and API Settings.

Step 3: Open API Credentials and Keys

Click on API Credentials and Keys under Security Settings.

Step 4: Retrieve Your Credentials

Your API Login ID is displayed on this page. To get a new Transaction Key or Signature Key, click the respective Generate button. Note that generating a new key will invalidate the previous one.

With your credentials in hand, proceed to integrate Authorize.net with Formester.

Use Your Authorize.net Credentials to Integrate with Formester

Step 1: Go to the Formester Integrations Page

Navigate to the Formester app and open the Integrations section. You'll see the Authorize.net card under the Payment category. Click + Add integration to begin.

Step 2: Fill in Your Authorize.net Credentials

In the Authorize.Net Integration modal, enter:

• API Login ID — your Authorize.net API Login ID
• Transaction Key — your generated Transaction Key
• Signature Key — your generated Signature Key (HMAC-SHA512 hex)
• Environment — select Sandbox for testing or Live for real payments

Step 3: Set the Environment and Save

From the Environment dropdown, select Live to start accepting real payments. Use Sandbox for testing with test cards before going live. Once you've filled in all the details, click Done to save the integration.

NOTE: For demo purposes, the screenshots show Sandbox mode. Switch to Live mode when you're ready to accept real payments.

With these steps, you've successfully integrated Authorize.net with Formester. Now you can create a form to accept Authorize.net payments.

How to Accept Authorize.net Payments using Formester Form

Formester makes it easy to accept Authorize.net payments through your forms. Follow these steps to set up Authorize.net payments in your Formester form:

Step 1: Create a New Form

Sign into your Formester account and click Create Form. Choose how you'd like to create your form — from scratch, using a template, with AI, or by importing an existing form. Give your form a name and click Submit to continue.

Step 2: Add the Authorize.net Field

In the form builder, click + Add Elements to open the elements panel. Under the Payment section, find and click Authorize.net to add it to your form.

Step 3: Configure the Authorize.net Field

Select the Authorize.net field on your form to open the General Properties panel. Provide the necessary details such as the field label, description, currency (USD — Authorize.net currently supports USD only), and payment amount. You can also configure whether the amount is fixed or user-defined.

Step 4: Publish Your Form

Once you have configured the Authorize.net field to your satisfaction, click the Publish button in the top right corner to make your form live. Your changes are saved automatically as you build.

Congratulations! Your Formester form is now set up to accept Authorize.net payments. When users fill out and submit the form, they'll be able to make secure payments through Authorize.net's hosted checkout. Enjoy seamless payment collection and transaction management right from your Formester dashboard!