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How to Set Up Authorize.net Checkout for your Payment Gateway

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Written by ProductsTeam
Updated over 7 months ago

Authorize.Net

If you're looking to accept credit card payments directly from your website—whether it's for custom forms, donations, or event registrations — Authorize.Net is a great option. It's a reliable payment gateway that integrates seamlessly with different system features.

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Set up your Authorize.net Account

To set up Authorize.Net, there are two main components you’ll need:

1. Merchant Account

A Merchant Account is basically a special type of bank account that lets your business accept credit or debit card payments.

  • Already have one? Great—chances are you can use it with Authorize.Net.

  • Don’t have one yet? No worries—Authorize.Net can connect you with providers that can help you get set up.

2. Payment Gateway (Authorize.net)

Think of a payment gateway as the online version of a card reader or cash register. It’s the service that processes payments securely between your site and your customers’ banks. In this case, Authorize.Net is your payment gateway.

Create an Authorize.Net Account

Ready to get started? You can use our pre-negotiated online application to set up your Authorize.Net account quickly and easily. Whether you need just the Payment Gateway or both a Merchant Account and a Gateway, the streamlined application process will walk you through everything step by step.


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