- Open the Activation Email: When Allied Payments sets up your Authorize.net account, the welcome email will have arrived just a few minutes before your “Congratulations” email from Allied Payments. The activation email you’re looking for will come directly from Authorize.net. This email will be a link to follow, allowing you to complete the next step. You can read more about the activation process in Authorize.net’s official Account Activation Guide.
- Enter Security Information: Authorize.net will require you to answer a few security questions to verify your identity. These questions are designed to protect you against potential fraud. Be sure to follow the instructions in the “Congratulations” email you received from Allied Payments. In certain instances, we may instruct you to enter information in a specific manner. Once you complete this step, you will successfully activate your account.
- Remove your Account from Test Mode: Test mode has an excellent purpose for web developers, but if you’re a small merchant or non-profit, you won’t need to use it, as it can confuse things! Click the large red bar labeled TEST MODE and follow the prompts to disable test mode.
- Read the Getting Started Guide: Authorize.net has created an excellent resource for their merchants. In their Getting Started Guide, you can learn about your account's new features.
Authorize.net has several great resources for its merchants:
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