How to set up Skrill in WooCommerce

Setting up Skrill with WooCommerce allows you to accept payments from customers using the Skrill payment gateway on your online store. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up Skrill with WooCommerce and configure the necessary API credentials:

Step 1: Sign Up for a Skrill Account
1. Go to the Skrill website (www.skrill.com) and click on “Register” to create a Skrill account.
2. Follow the prompts to provide the required information, including your email address, personal details, and contact information.
3. Complete the necessary steps to activate your Skrill account.

Step 2: Install and Activate the WooCommerce Plugin
1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to “Plugins” and click on “Add New.”
3. Search for “WooCommerce” in the search bar.
4. Install the WooCommerce plugin and activate it.

Step 3: Configure WooCommerce Settings
1. After activating the WooCommerce plugin, you will be prompted with a setup wizard. Follow the instructions to set up your store, including choosing your store location, currency, payment methods, and shipping options.
2. Enter your business details, such as store name, address, and contact information.

Step 4: Set Up Skrill in WooCommerce
1. In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to “WooCommerce” and click on “Settings.”
2. Navigate to the “Payments” tab.
3. Click on “Set up” next to the Skrill option to configure the Skrill payment gateway.
4. Enable the “Enable Skrill” option to activate Skrill as a payment method on your store.
5. Customise the payment settings as per your preferences, such as configuring the title, description, and order management settings.

Step 5: Configure API Credentials in Skrill
1. Log in to your Skrill account.
2. Navigate to the “Settings” section.
3. Click on “API” in the left-hand sidebar.
4. Generate your API credentials by clicking on the “Generate New API” button.
5. You will receive an API username and API password.
6. Go back to your WooCommerce settings.
7. In the WooCommerce Skrill settings, enter your API username in the “API Username” field.
8. Paste your API password in the “API Password” field.
9. Save the changes.

Step 6: Test Skrill Integration
1. To ensure that Skrill is working correctly, place a test order on your store.
2. Add a product to the cart and proceed to the checkout page.
3. Select Skrill as the payment method and complete the checkout process.
4. You will be redirected to the Skrill payment page.
5. Use the provided test credentials or create a test account on Skrill to simulate a successful payment.
6. Once the payment is successful, you should be redirected back to your WooCommerce store.

Step 7: Additional Skrill Configuration (Optional)
1. To enable features like recurring payments, customer refunds, or other advanced Skrill features, you can explore the additional settings within the WooCommerce Skrill settings or consult the Skrill documentation for integration instructions specific to those features.

By following these steps, you can set up Skrill with WooCommerce and start accepting payments from customers using the Skrill payment gateway on your online store. Remember to test the integration thoroughly in both test and live modes to ensure a smooth checkout experience for your customers.