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How do I create Payflow API credentials with a Website Payments Pro – Hosted Solution?

Follow these steps to request your Payflow Pro credentials within a Website Payments Pro – Hosted Solution account. Use these steps when integrating to your shopping cart where Payflow credentials are necessary.

  1. Go to your Profile and settings.
  2. Click Account access under "Account and Security" on the left of the page.
  3. Click Update next to "API access".
  4. Click Set up or Manage Payflow Pro API access.
  5. Click Create Access to generate your Payflow Pro credentials.
  6. Once created, you'll see the message "A new API user has been generated successfully".

You can view the new API below in the User Access area for use within your cart integration.

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