# Paystack

### **Create a Paystack Account:**

1. If you don't already have a Paystack account, go to [Paystack's website ](https://paystack.com/)and sign up for an account.
2. You'll need to provide information about your business.

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1. Status: This field determines whether the Paystack payment option will be visible to customers on the frontend checkout page.
2. Sandbox Mode: Set this to true if you're testing in the Paystack sandbox environment. Use false for live transactions.
3. To obtain the Public Key and Secret Key click this[ link.](https://shorturl.at/cvAR1)