Go-live Checklist

Refer to this checklist for a seamless transition as you prepare to go live with your integration.

Signing of OwnGateway services agreement

Ensure that the OwnGateway services agreement is signed and shared with the OwnGateway team. In case you need any help, please drop an email to biz@owngateaway.io

Configure all the required connectors using production credentials on the OwnGateway production dashboard and enable the required payment methods.
Ensure that the payment methods are enabled on the connector (payment processor) dashboard.
Enable raw card processing for each connector. Some connectors offer this as a dashboard toggle feature. Some processors might need you to share a PCI Attestation of Compliance over email to enable this. Drop an email to biz@owngateaway.io if you need any support with PCI AOC.

Make sure your secret key (api-key) is not exposed on the front-end (website/mobile app).
Ensure that your workflow avoids the duplication or storage of your API keys in multiple locations.

Configure your webhook endpoint on our dashboard to receive notifications for different events.
Update OwnGateway’s webhook endpoints on your connector’s Dashboard. Refer here for detailed instructions.
Update the connector secret key in our dashboard for us to authenticate webhooks sent by your connector.

Make sure you decrypt and verify the signed payload sent along with the payment status in your return URL.
Always verify the payment amount and payment status before fulfilling your customer’s shopping cart/service request.

Make sure your API integration is set up to handle all the possible error scenarios (refer this link).
Ensure your Unified Checkout (SDK) integration is set up to handle all the possible error scenarios (refer this link).
Ensure that your integration can handle the entire payments lifecycle and test various scenarios using actual payment details.

Ensure the pay button is properly highlighted to the customer.
Ensure a blended look and feel of the payment experience using the styling APIs of Unified Checkout.