Paragon Processing PlatformThis document is to provide a detailed description of how a developer or software solution provider can integrate with the Paragon Processing Platform (Paragon Platform). The Paragon Platform is for developers who wish to use Paragon's processing services within their software applications. The Paragon Platform can stand alone as a web-based storefront with (or without) attached card readers or may be used in combination with point-of-sale (POS) and order entry applications.The Paragon Platform accepts payments in many forms, including check, credit, debit, gift, loyalty and EBT cards. Payments may be taken online, over the telephone, from a mobile phone and at physical store locations. In addition to handling large volumes of payment transactions, the Paragon Platform manages and settles batches, protects sensitive card information, administers billing contracts and produces operational and analytical reports. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) With our API, software systems and devices communicate with the Paragon Platform by exchanging messages. Client Application formulates a message and transmits the request to the Paragon Platform. The Paragon Platform translates the request and relays it to the Payment Processing Network. The Payment Processing Network processes the request and returns a response to the Paragon Platform. The Paragon Platform translates the response and relays it to the Client Application.The Path to Integration Step 1: Open a Test Account Visit https://developer.paragonsolutions.com/testaccount to register for a free test account. Once registered you have instant access to your test account credentials and all the documentation you need to get started. Head over to the library and make sure to check out all of our API's to learn about the Paragon Processing Platform transaction requests and responses.Step 2: Code & CertifyOnce in the Paragon Development portal, begin your certification or have an experienced Paragon integration specialist guide you through the testing process. Once coding and testing are completed submit your request for certification. Our team will then perform a detailed review of your integration to make sure your integration meets all your business requirements for success. Step 3: Go Live!After final review and testing your software solution is ready to begin taking live payments! We know, an integration that is easy sounds too good to be true. Don't take our word for it, start your integration today! Developer NotesInstall your development platform according to its product documentation.Read through all the steps before you get started. We recommend reviewing the rest of this guide to familiarize yourself with the Paragon Processing Platform's terms, capabilities, web services and operations.

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# Authentication Requests made to our APIs must be authenticated, there are two ways to do this: 1. Authenticating using your API apiUsername and apiPassword - `Basic Auth` 2. Authenticating using an Auth Token - `Bearer Token` ## Method 1: Basic Auth Basic Authentication is a method for an HTTP user agent (e.g., a web browser) to provide a apiUsername and apiPassword when making a request. When employing Basic Authentication, users include an encoded string in the Authorization header of each request they make. The string is used by the request’s recipient to verify users’ identity and rights to access a resource. The Authorization header follows this format: > Authorization: Basic base64(apiUsername:apiPassword) So if your apiUsername and apiPassword are `onfon` and `!@pas123`, the combination is `onfon:!@pas123`, and when base64 encoded, this becomes `b25mb246IUBwYXMxMjM=`. So requests made by this user would be sent with the following header: > Authorization: Basic b25mb246IUBwYXMxMjM= | Description | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **apiUsername** `String` `Required` Your onfon account apiUsername, retrieved from portal | | **apiPassword** `String` `Required` Your onfon account apiPassword, retrieved from portal | ## Method 2: Bearer Tokens This authentication stategy allows you to authenticate using JSON Web Token ``JWT` that will expire after given duration. Each Access Token is a `JWT`, an encoded JSON object with three parts: the `header`, the `payload`, and the `signature`. The following is an example Access Token generated for Conversations > Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIxMjM0NTY3ODkwIiwibmFtZSI6IkpvaG4gRG9lIiwiaWF0IjoxNTE2MjM5MDIyfQ.SflKxwRJSMeKKF2QT4fwpMeJf36POk6yJV_adQssw5c ### Getting the token To generate the token, make a `POST` request to `/v1/authorization` endpoint with your `apiUsername` and `apiPassword` This request should be made from your server and not on the client side such as browser or mobile environment. You will receive a JSON similar to below: `{ "token": "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIxMjM0NTY3ODkwIiwibmFtZSI6IkpvaG4gRG9lIiwiaWF0IjoxNTE2MjM5MDIyfQ.SflKxwRJSMeKKF2QT4fwpMeJf36POk6yJV_adQssw5c", "validDurationSeconds": 3600}` You can use the token received to make API calls. The token will be valid for value of `validDurationSeconds`, before which you should generate a new token. #### Request Body ``` { "apiUsername": "root", "apiPassword": "hakty11" } ``` #### Response Body ``` { "token": "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIxMjM0NTY3ODkwIiwibmFtZSI6IkpvaG4gRG9lIiwiaWF0IjoxNTE2MjM5MDIyfQ.SflKxwRJSMeKKF2QT4fwpMeJf36POk6yJV_adQssw5c", "validDurationSeconds": 3600 } ``` #### Example Curl ``` curl --location --request POST 'https://apis.onfonmedia.co.ke/v1/authorization' \ --data-raw '{ "apiUsername": "correctapiUsername", "apiPassword": "correctapiPassword" } ``` #### Making an API call You will be required to pass the token in `Authorization` header prefixed by `Bearer` when calling other endpoints. Example `Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIxMjM0NTY3ODkwIiwibmFtZSI6IkpvaG4gRG9lIiwiaWF0IjoxNTE2MjM5MDIyfQ.SflKxwRJSMeKKF2QT4fwpMeJf36POk6yJV_adQssw5c`

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