Step 1
Sign in to Authorize.net
You're about to open the account that receives guest card payments.
Do this: go to account.authorize.net and sign in.
You just opened your payment account. ✓
Connecting your card payments
About 15 minutes · easiest on a computer · Bentley texts you every step
Start here
Why
So guests who book on your website can pay their deposit and balance by card, with the money going to your account through MagicPay.
How
Bentley walks you through it by text, one small step at a time. Do the step, then reply "done". Stuck? Text him what you see.
What
Entering your two Authorize.net codes into Beds24 — the codes that will let The Alma's booking system take card payments for you.
Nothing changes for guests today. Payments stay switched off until Slade says go.
The one rule
Never text, email, photograph or read out the codes — not to Bentley, not to Slade, not to anyone. You only copy them from one website and paste them into the other.
Before you start, have ready
- Your Authorize.net login (from MagicPay)
- Your Beds24 login
- Your email open — Authorize.net may send you a code
Part 1 · Get your two codes from Authorize.net
Step 2
Open "API Credentials & Keys"
You're about to find the page that holds your codes.
Do this: click Account → Settings → under Security Settings, API Credentials & Keys.
You just found your codes page. ✓
Step 3
Copy code #1: API Login ID
You're about to copy your first code.
Do this: it's shown on the page. Copy it, and keep this page open.
You just copied code #1. ✓
Step 4
Create code #2: Transaction Key
You're about to make your second code. Authorize.net never shows an old one again, so once it appears, keep it on screen.
Do this: wait for Bentley to confirm the replacement is approved and any existing connections are accounted for — a new code replaces the old one within 24 hours. Once he confirms: choose New Transaction Key and submit. If Authorize.net emails you a PIN, type it in. Bentley will tell you exactly what to tick.
You just created code #2. Leave it on screen. ✓
Part 2 · Put the codes into Beds24
Step 5
Open the Authorize.net settings in Beds24
You're about to open the place in Beds24 where the codes go.
Do this: sign in to Beds24, then open the link Bentley texts you.
You just opened the payment settings. ✓
Step 6
Paste both codes
You're about to move each code into its box.
Do this: paste code #1 into Api Login Id. For code #2, wait for Bentley to name the exact box — he is confirming with Beds24 which box takes the Transaction Key, so please don't guess.
You just filled both boxes. ✓
Step 7
Save — but don't switch it on
You're about to save the codes while payments stay off.
Do this: leave the setting that says Not Used exactly as it is. Click Save.
You just stored your codes safely, with payments still off. ✓
Step 8
Text Bentley "done"
You're about to let Bentley check your work.
Do this: text Bentley "done". He checks that both boxes are filled — he never sees the codes themselves.
You just finished. ✓
What you've just done
Once all eight steps are complete, your codes will be in place. Payments stay off until Slade says go.
What happens next: Slade decides when guests can pay online. Until then, bookings work exactly as they do today.
Thank you, Kim.