Paystack Payment Gateway for GoStock

Introduction to Paystack Payment Gateway for GoStock

GoStock is a popular e-commerce platform that allows you to create an online store and manage your products, orders, and customers with ease. One of the essential features of GoStock is the ability to accept payments from customers, and this is where Paystack comes in. Paystack is a popular payment gateway in Nigeria and other African countries that allows you to accept online payments from customers.

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to set up and use the Paystack payment gateway for GoStock. We will cover the steps to integrate Paystack with GoStock, configure the payment settings, and test the payment process.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A GoStock account
• A Paystack account
• A credit or debit card to test the payment process

Step 1: Setting up Paystack in GoStock

To set up Paystack in GoStock, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your GoStock account and navigate to the "Settings" tab.
2. Click on "Payment Gateways" and then click on "Add Payment Gateway".
3. Select "Paystack" from the list of available payment gateways.
4. Click on "Configure" to set up the Paystack payment gateway.

Step 2: Configuring Paystack in GoStock

To configure Paystack in GoStock, follow these steps:

1. Enter your Paystack API key and API secret key in the respective fields.
2. Select the currency you want to use for transactions (e.g. NGN for Nigerian Naira).
3. Set the payment method to "Paystack" and select the payment type (e.g. card, bank transfer).
4. Set the payment description and payment reference (optional).
5. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 3: Creating a Paystack Test Account

To test the payment process, you need to create a test account in Paystack. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Paystack account and navigate to the "Test" tab.
2. Click on "Create Test Account" and follow the prompts to create a test account.
3. Note down the test account details (e.g. email address, password).

Step 4: Testing the Payment Process

To test the payment process, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your GoStock account and navigate to the "Orders" tab.
2. Create a new order and select the Paystack payment method.
3. Enter the test account details (e.g. email address, password) in the payment form.
4. Click "Pay" to initiate the payment process.
5. Paystack will redirect you to a payment page where you can enter your test card details (e.g. card number, expiration date, CVV).
6. Enter the test card details and click "Pay" to complete the payment.
7. GoStock will receive the payment notification and update the order status.

Step 5: Configuring Payment Settings

To configure the payment settings in GoStock, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your GoStock account and navigate to the "Settings" tab.
2. Click on "Payment Gateways" and then click on "Paystack".
3. Configure the payment settings as follows:
   • Set the payment method to "Paystack".
   • Set the payment type to "Card" or "Bank Transfer".
   • Set the payment description and payment reference (optional).
   • Set the payment currency to the currency you want to use for transactions.
4. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully set up and configured the Paystack payment gateway for GoStock. You can now use Paystack to accept online payments from customers. Remember to test the payment process using a test account to ensure that everything is working correctly. If you encounter any issues, refer to the Paystack documentation or contact their support team for assistance.