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Configuration Guide

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Basic Settings

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Required Settings

  1. Enable/Disable
    • Enable or disable the payment gateway
    • Default: Disabled
  2. Service ID
    • Your unique Bridge Service ID
    • Found in your Bridge merchant dashboard
    • Format: bridge_xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  3. Client Key
    • Your Bridge Client Key for API authentication
    • Keep this secure
    • Format: client_xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  4. Secret Key
    • Your Bridge Secret Key for API authentication
    • Keep this secure and never share
    • Format: secret_xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  5. Business Name
    • Your business name as shown on payment screen
    • Maximum 50 characters
  6. Title
    • Payment method title shown at checkout
    • Default: “Pay with Bridge”
  7. Payment Mode
    • Choose available payment methods
    • Options: All, Card Only, Mobile Money Only
  8. Currency
    • Select display currency
    • Options: GHS, USD, EUR, GBP
  9. Conversion Rate
    • Set currency conversion rate
    • Required if using multiple currencies
  10. Transaction Reference
    • Customize transaction reference prefix
    • Format: [prefix]-[orderID]

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Optional Settings

  1. Description
    • Payment method description at checkout
    • Supports HTML
    • Default: “Secure payment via Bridge”
  2. Debug Log
    • Enable/disable transaction logging
    • Logs stored in WooCommerce > Status > Logs
    • Recommended for troubleshooting

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Advanced Configuration

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Test Mode

During development or testing:
  1. Enable Test Mode in settings
  2. Use test API credentials
  3. Test transactions won’t be charged

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Webhook Setup

The plugin automatically configures webhooks: 
https://your-domain.com/wc-api/bridge-payment-gateway/
Add this URL to your Bridge merchant dashboard under Webhooks.

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Currency Settings

For multi-currency support:
  1. Enable multiple currencies
  2. Set conversion rates
  3. Configure display options
  4. Test transactions in different currencies

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Security Recommendations

  • Keep API credentials secure
  • Regular update plugin
  • Monitor transaction logs
  • Use HTTPS
  • Set strong admin passwords

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Saving Changes

Remember to click Save Changes after modifying any settings. For technical support, contact support@thebridgesolutions.com