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This mode is where you use a separate Authorize.NET testing account on the certification Authorize.NET server. | This mode is where you use a separate Authorize.NET testing account on the certification Authorize.NET server. | ||
| − | Unlike the previous mode, this one creates test transactions that can be authorized, captured, voided and refunded. This mode should be used for development purposes and for trial runs of the production system. It can | + | Unlike the previous mode, this one creates test transactions that can be authorized, captured, voided and refunded. This mode should be used for development purposes and for trial runs of the production system. It can be used only with a separate testing account distinct from the one used for production. A testing account can be obtained from the following URL, |
http://developer.authorize.net/testaccount/ | http://developer.authorize.net/testaccount/ | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 7 November 2007
Testing Setup
Authorize.NET has two very different settings with regards to testing,
Test Mode using Live Credentials
This mode is where you use your actual credentials on the live Authorize.NET server. It is activated by passing a special flag.
No actual transactions will be created by Authorize.NET in this mode. That means it is unsuitable for testing authorizations, captures, refunds and voids. It should be treated only as a way to ensure that a connection with the live server is established.
Test Mode using Test Account
This mode is where you use a separate Authorize.NET testing account on the certification Authorize.NET server.
Unlike the previous mode, this one creates test transactions that can be authorized, captured, voided and refunded. This mode should be used for development purposes and for trial runs of the production system. It can be used only with a separate testing account distinct from the one used for production. A testing account can be obtained from the following URL,
