Introduction
This tutorial will guide you through integrating CryptoPay's REST API into your application. We'll cover authentication, creating payments, handling webhooks, and error handling.
Authentication
CryptoPay uses API keys for authentication. Include your API key in the Authorization header of all requests. Make sure to use your secret key only on the server side.
Creating a Payment
To create a payment, send a POST request to the /payments endpoint with the payment details. The API will return a payment object with a unique ID and payment URL.
Webhook Setup
Configure webhooks to receive real-time notifications about payment status changes. Set up your webhook endpoint and verify the signature of incoming webhook requests.
Error Handling
Always implement proper error handling in your integration. Check HTTP status codes and handle API errors gracefully. Implement retry logic for transient failures.
Testing
Use CryptoPay's test mode to test your integration before going live. Test all payment scenarios including successful payments, failures, and refunds.
Conclusion
With this tutorial, you should be able to successfully integrate CryptoPay's API into your application. Refer to our API documentation for detailed endpoint specifications.
