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Simple Order API Keys

Simple Order API keys are used to enable secure communication between the merchant and your
Cybersource
 when using Simple Order APIs.
Key information:
  • Simple Order API keys expire after 3 years.
  • Security keys can be used to make any request, including payments. Treat your security keys as you would any secure password.
  • You must use separate keys for the test and production environments.

Creating a Simple Order API Key

Follow these steps to create a Simple Order API key:
  1. Log in to the
    Business Center
    :
  2. On the left navigation panel, choose
    Payment Configuration > Key Management
    .
  3. Click
    + Generate Key
    .
    The Create Key page appears.
  4. Select
    Simple Order API
     and click
    Generate Key
    .
  5. Click
    Download key
     to download the .p12 file.
    The
    Set Password
     page appears.
  6. Enter your new password and confirm it.
  7. Click
    Generate Key
     when done.
  8. The .p12 file that contains your Simple Order API key downloads to your desktop.
    IMPORTANT
    Store your .p12 file in a secure location with restricted access.