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Overview

The Payment Plugin is a powerful tool for managing payments. This quickstart guide will walk you through the process of setting up your payment environment and getting started with the Payment Plugin.

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Setup

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have installed the Ruoom Core open source repository following its quickstart guide.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Download the Repository
After purchasing the repository from Ruoom Code Lab, download the source code package provided. You are also welcome to reach out to us at support@ruoomsoftware.com to request GitHub access to the plugin repositories if you have purchased them. This access enables you to clone the repositories and contribute back to the project through pull requests, fostering community collaboration and improvement.
  1. Install the Plugin
Next, place the downloaded repository code into the plugins folder within your Ruoom Core project. Then, add plugins.payment to the INSTALLED_APPS list in your settings.py file to ensure the Payment Plugin is recognized by the Ruoom Core framework.
  1. Run the Development Server
Start the local development server to see the Payment Plugin in action. 
python manage.py runserver
Upon logging in, you should see the Purchases option on the administration navigation bar - indicating successful installation.
  1. Configure Payment Gateways
The Payment Plugin uses your preferred payment gateway API keys to process payments. Locate your payment gateway API keys, then navigate to the new page under Platform Settings -> Payment Processing. Here, you can configure the payment gateway APIs you want to use for your platform: Payment Processing

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Next Steps

  • Explore the various payment options available in the Payment Plugin.
  • Contribute to the project by submitting issues or pull requests on GitHub.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the README file in the Payment Plugin repository.