Payment Gateway Vs Payment Aggregator-Integrating CCavenue Payment Gateway into OpenCart for Indian E-commerce Transactions
To integrate the CCavenue payment gateway into an OpenCart store for Indian e-commerce transactions, you will need to follow several steps. These steps involve setting up an account with CCavenue, obtaining the necessary credentials, and configuring the payment module in OpenCart. Below is a general guide on how to integrate CCavenue with OpenCart:
1. **Set up a CCavenue Account:**
– If you don’t already have a CCavenue account, sign up on the CCavenue website.
– Once you have an account, obtain your Merchant ID and Working Key, which are required for the integration.
2. **Download the OpenCart Module:**
– Log in to your OpenCart admin panel.
– Navigate to the Extension Installer and upload the CCavenue payment module if it’s not already available in the OpenCart marketplace.
3. **Install the CCavenue Extension:**
– After uploading the module, go to the ‘Extensions’ section and select ‘Payments’.
– Find the CCavenue extension and click ‘Install’.
4. **Configure the CCavenue Module:**
– Once the module is installed, edit the CCavenue extension to configure it.
– You will need to enter the following details:
– **Merchant ID**: The ID provided by CCavenue.
– **Working Key**: The key provided by CCavenue for transaction security.
– **Test Mode**: Enable this if you want to test the payment gateway before going live.
– **Order Status**: Set the order status for successful transactions.
– **Geo Zone**: Select the geo zone if you want to limit the payment method to certain regions.
– **Status**: Enable the extension to make it active on your store.
5. **Save the Configuration:**
– After entering all the details, click ‘Save’ to apply the configuration.
6. **Test the Integration:**
– It’s crucial to test the payment process to ensure it’s working correctly.
– You can do this by placing a test order on your OpenCart store and going through the payment process using CCavenue.
7. **Go Live:**
– Once you have confirmed that the test transactions are successful, disable the Test Mode in the CCavenue module configuration.
– Ensure that your store is set to the live environment to start processing real transactions.
8. **Update Your Store’s Information:**
– Make sure your store’s contact information, return policy, and terms and conditions are up to date to provide a clear and transparent shopping experience for your customers.
Please note that the exact steps and interface may vary depending on the version of OpenCart you are using and the specific version of the CCavenue module. Always refer to the official OpenCart documentation and the CCavenue integration guide for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.
Since I cannot install or modify an actual OpenCart instance, the above steps are a general guide to follow. If you need to implement this in a real-world scenario, you would need to access your OpenCart admin panel and perform these actions manually.
