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Before you begin

To activate Ziina on , make sure:
  • You’ve completed onboarding.
  • Your Ziina account is verified.

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Requirements

1

Check if you have WooCommerce or WordPress

Open your store website, and check the side bar. If WooCommerce appears as shown in the screenshot below, continue following the steps in this guide.
2

Creating a Ziina Account and Getting your API key

Click on this link, select WooCommerce and enter your phone number, OTP and email. You will immediately get access to your API key. This is the only time you’ll see it, so make sure you store it somewhere safe. If you don’t already have a Ziina account your integration won’t work until you download the app and complete your onboarding process (it takes 4 minutes).
3

Download the Ziina App and complete onboarding

Download the Ziina App on your phone, click on Ziina Professional, enter your phone number and complete the onboarding steps (you will need your Emirates ID). You won’t be able to receive payments on your website until this step is completed and your account is verified.

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Installing the Ziina plugin

1

Log in to your WordPress site

2

Add new plugin

In the left sidebar, hover over Plugins and then click Add New
3

Install Ziina plugin

Enter “Ziina” in the search bar and click Install Now to install the plugin.

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Configuring the Ziina plugin

1

Open WooCommerce settings

Click on WooCommerce in the left sidebar and click on Settings
2

Open payments tab

Select Payments at the top of the page.
3

Ensure Ziina is enabled in the list of payment options

Ziina payment toggle is supposed to be switched on
4

Configure your API key

Enter your API key in the field API key
5

Optional: change title and description

You can also change the Title and Description of the Ziina payment option. The title you enter is what appears on your website for your customers. Let them know they can use this payment option to pay by credit/debit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
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Click 'Save Changes' and you’re done!

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Completing a test transaction

To test a transaction, check the box in Ziina payment settings titled Test mode.
You can now test the payment flow, and your card will not be charged. Be sure to uncheck this box before making your site live.

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You’re all set

You can now track all your WooCommerce payments directly from the Ziina app. It’s simple, fast, and designed to help you manage your business with ease.

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Need help?

If you have questions, visit our help center or contact us at support@ziina.com.