> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.afarapay.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Go-live checklist

> Everything to check before you start taking real payments.

Work through this list before you switch your website from test to real payments.

**1. Your business profile is approved**

All four sections of your [business profile](https://docs.afarapay.com/guides/business-profile.md) are complete and your account has been validated. The **Live** option in the Test / Live switch only becomes available after this.

**2. Your bank details are correct**

The settlement bank account is yours, and the account name matches your business. See [Fees and settlements](https://docs.afarapay.com/guides/fees-and-settlements.md).

**3. You have tested every outcome**

You have tried a successful payment, a failed payment and closing the widget. See [Test your integration](https://docs.afarapay.com/guides/testing.md).

**4. Your website uses your live public key**

Replace the `TPK_` test key with your **live public key**, which starts with `PK_`. Use **Settings > API Keys** to copy it.

**5. Your secret keys are safe**

No secret key (`TSK_` or `SK_`) appears in your website code, public repositories or screenshots.

**6. Your server confirms payments**

You verify every payment before delivering an order, either with [webhooks](https://docs.afarapay.com/payments/webhooks.md) or by [checking the status](https://docs.afarapay.com/payments/verify-payments.md). Your **live** webhook address is saved.

**7. You have done one small live payment**

Make a small real payment yourself, confirm it appears in **Transactions**, and check that your order process worked end to end.

> [!WARNING]
>
> Real payments move real money. Double check the amount your page sends. It is in **kobo**, so NGN 5,000 is `500000`.

## Need help?

Use **Get Help**, **Email Us** or **Talk To An Agent** at the bottom of the **Get started** page in the merchant portal.


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