Authorize.net Questions

[JnJSpdShop]

I want to start accepting credit cards, and don't want to use paypal or have customers redirected off my site ( www.jandjspeedshop.com ) I called authorize.net and the package they have with Wells Fargo didn't seems all that bad to me. I got the OScommerce site working okay even though I am not great with this type of stuff. What do I need to do once I get my merchant and gateway account from authorize.net??

 

* heard mention of a newer authorize.net payment module, which one is the correct one because there are a couple under the contributions

 

* heard mention of cURL?? I have no idea what that is, is there a quick explanation?

 

* do I need a secure server, like https: instead of http: and how is that obtained

 

* Is there a FAQ or easy setup guide for dummies like me?

 

Any other information would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

Edited December 31, 2004 by JnJSpdShop

[Guest]

the best one to use is authorizenet with curl. then it takes time to install it and get it to work.

yes you need a secure server, ask your host if they have a shared ssl certificate.

if not then you can change to a host who has a shared ssl. or you can purchase your own, which then means you need a dedicated ip address and the price goes up monthly.

curl is a part of the server, you can check to see if you have curl by going to the store admin, tools, server info and search for curl.

[JnJSpdShop]

the best one to use is authorizenet with curl.  then it takes time to install it and get it to work.

yes you need a secure server, ask your host if they have a shared ssl certificate.

if not then you can change to a host who has a shared ssl.  or you can purchase your own, which then means you need a dedicated ip address and the price goes up monthly.

curl is a part of the server, you can check to see if you have curl by going to the store admin, tools, server info and search for curl.

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Okay I searched and found this:

 

curl

CURL support enabled

CURL Information libcurl/7.12.0 OpenSSL/0.9.7a zlib/1.1.4

 

so I have curl, now I need to figure out if my server has the shared ssl. Is that something you usually add as a option and pay for? I pay for hosting through www.sagemind.com

 

My service includes SSI (server side includes) & an SSL manager

Edited December 31, 2004 by JnJSpdShop

[Guest]

shared ssl is usually included, if the host offers it

[JnJSpdShop]

shared ssl is usually included, if the host offers it

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Well I have something in my control panel called SSL manager? I don't see anything on sagemind's website about SSL certificates. If they don't offer it is is something I can get from somewhere else and still use sagemind. Where is the best and most economical place to purchase one

[JnJSpdShop]

the best one to use is authorizenet with curl.

 

You have a link to the correct one?

[Guest]

You have a link to the correct one?

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