> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spacepay.solutions/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Accept Payments

> Learn how to accept cryptocurrency payments with SpacePay - from API setup to your first transaction

# Accept Payments

This guide will walk you through the process of accepting cryptocurrency payments with SpacePay, from setting up your API keys to processing your first payment.

## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get Your API Keys">
    Generate your API keys in the admin dashboard under Settings → Developers → API Keys.

    <Note>
      **API Keys**: Available in both testnet and mainnet environments. Test keys start with `pk_test_` and `sk_test_`.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Integration Method">
    Select the integration approach that best fits your needs: - **SDK
    Integration**: Quick setup with built-in functionality - **API Integration**:
    Full control with direct API calls - **Webhooks**: Real-time payment
    notifications
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Your Integration">
    Use our testnet environment to verify everything works correctly before going
    live.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go Live">
    Switch to production environment and start accepting real payments.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Integration Options

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="SDK Integration" icon="code" href="/developer-docs/sdk-integration">
    **Best for**: Quick setup, simplified development

    Use our official SDK for easier integration with built-in functionality and type safety.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Integration" icon="terminal" href="/developer-docs/api-integration">
    **Best for**: Full control, custom UI Integrate directly with SpacePay's REST
    APIs to build your own payment interface.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Environments

SpacePay provides two separate environments for development and production:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Testnet Environment" icon="flask">
    **Networks**: Base Sepolia, Ethereum Sepolia

    **Use for**: Development and testing

    **API Keys**: `pk_test_...`, `sk_test_...`

    **Base URL**: `https://api-testnet.spacepay.solutions`
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mainnet Environment" icon="rocket">
    **Networks**: Base, Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, Avalanche

    **Use for**: Production with real tokens

    **API Keys**: `pk_...`, `sk_...`

    **Base URL**: `https://api.spacepay.solutions`
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Payment Flow Overview

<Card title="How SpacePay Processes Payments" icon="info">
  * **Payment Creation**: Defined in USD with crypto quotes provided
  * **Token Reception**: Customer sends cryptocurrency to deposit address
  * **Validation**: Correct amount received and blockchain confirmation
  * **Offramping**: Conversion to preferred settlement currency
</Card>

### Supported Payment Methods

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Guest One-Time Payments">
    **Supported Wallets**: Any crypto wallet or direct transfer from CEX

    **Features**: No account required, instant payment

    **Benefits**: Maximum flexibility for customers

    **Best for**: One-time purchases, guest checkouts
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="SpacePay Smart Account">
    **Features**: Top-up functionality, pre-funded payments **Benefits**: Faster
    checkout, reduced transaction fees **Best for**: Regular customers,
    subscription services
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connected Pre-verified Wallets">
    **Features**: Pre-verified wallet connections

    **Benefits**: Streamlined payment experience

    **Best for**: Returning customers with crypto experience
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Payment Flows" icon="exchange-alt" href="/core-products/payment-flows">
    Learn about payment processing, statuses, and supported payment methods.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Merchant Dashboard" icon="chart-line" href="/core-products/merchant-dashboard">
    Manage payments, view analytics, and configure settings in your dashboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Blockchain Concepts" icon="link" href="/developer-docs/blockchain-concepts">
    Learn about supported chains, contract addresses, and blockchain fundamentals.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Support" icon="question-circle" href="/trust-operations/support">
    Get help with your integration from our support team.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>