How do I use Payfast on Shopify?

How do I use Payfast on Shopify?

To use Payfast on Shopify, follow these simple steps:

  1. Navigate to your Payfast dashboard, select 'Settings' > 'Integrations'
  2. Once there, select 'Click here to integrate with Shopify' 
  3. You will be redirected to the Payfast Shopify plugin page, where you need to select 'Log in to install'  
  4. Next, you will be redirected to the Shopify log in screen 
  5. Once you are logged in to your Shopify back-end, you need to select 'Install app' 
  6. Select 'Activate' and wait to be redirected back to the Payfast dashboard
  7. You will see a yellow 'Activate' pop-up button, which you need to select before it times out
  8. If you missed the pop-up, simply click on any other tab in the dashboard, then navigate back to 'Settings'  > 'Integrations', and select the yellow 'Activate' pop-up button

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