Interface

Creating an interface with Authorize net

[Adam5000]

I'm coming down the home stretch as far as putting my website online and I've signed up with Authorize.net as a gateway to process credit card transactions.

I've been approved and have an API login ID and a current transaction key and the last step is to create some kind of interface or connection between my site and the Advantage server. Something like a button on my site that reads "Click here to Join."

Has anyone had any experience with Advantage?

I'm not sure what I'm trying to do. Am I trying to send data to the Advantage server? Am I trying to run a program on the Advantage server? Am I trying to get the Advantage server to look for data on my site?

Help!

[rachel123]

I am unfamiliar with Advantage. Unless you mean Authorize.Net server?

If you mean Authorize.Net, you will first need to choose an integration method (AIM, SIM, CIM) and then create an interface with Authorize.Net using the programming language of your choice. (php, perl, ruby, c#, java). Authorize.Net has developer documents available to guide you in writing your interface program.

[developer.authorize.net...]

Simple checkout may be applicable to your situation.

If you need something more in-depth, depending on what software you are already using on your website (shopping cart), pre-written modules or plug ins may be available for you to use.

If you do have to code your own interface, unless you have programming experience, I'd recommend employing a professional, to make sure your interface is secure and robust.

[Adam5000]

Thanks rachel. You're fabulous.

I did mean Authorize and not Advantage. I must have been thinking of something else.

I was wondering what language I should use and you answered that question too. It seems to be a matter of personal choice then because the server understands them all.

I think the SIM interface will work best in my situation because I've only got one product. And that is a membership to my website.

As far as security goes, the address I'm trying to connect to is via a secure link (https://) and if I read it correctly, using SIM, all the security is done on their end.

Thanks again rachel. You're superb.