Go to production
Once the configuration and testing process is complete, your integration will be ready to go to production.
See below the recommendations needed to make this change in an effective and secure way, ensuring that the integration is prepared to receive real transactions.
After completing the integration tests, remember to replace the credentialsUnique access keys used to identify an integration in your account, linked to your application. For more information, access the link below.Credentials used in the development stage with the production ones to start the store's production environment and begin receiving real payments. To do this, it is necessary to activate them. Follow the steps below.
- Access Your integrations and select an application.
- In Integration data, go to the Credentials section, located on the right side of the screen, and click Production. Then, click Activate credentials. Alternatively, you can access them from the Production credentials section in the left side menu.
- In the Industry field, select the industry or sector to which the business you are integrating belongs from the dropdown menu.
- In the Website (required) field, fill in the URL of your business website.
- Accept the Privacy Statement and the Terms and conditions. Fill in the reCAPTCHA and click Activate production credentials.
Once activated, your production Public Key and Access Token will be available in this section.
Replace the test credentials used in all integration requests with the production credentials activated in the previous step.
For more information, consult our Credentials documentation.
To ensure a secure integration that protects the data of every transaction, it is essential to implement an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. This certificate, together with the use of the HTTPS protocol when providing payment methods, guarantees an encrypted connection between the client and the server.
Adopting these measures not only strengthens the security of user data, but also ensures compliance with the specific regulations and laws of each country regarding data protection and information security. In addition, it significantly contributes to providing a safer and more reliable shopping experience.
Although the SSL certificate is not required during the testing period, its implementation is mandatory for production.
For more information, see the Mercado Pago Terms and Conditions.