How to Configure Payment Providers in Odoo 17

Setting up a new payment provider can expand your business payment options making transactions smoother and more convenient for your customers.

Odoo supports a wide range of payment providers, helping users integrate various payment options into their eCommerce platforms.

This blog outlines the step-by-step process for configuring payment providers in Odoo 17.

Before proceeding to the configuration, make sure that the accounting module is installed and activated in your Odoo instance.

Also, ensure you have the API credentials from the payment provider you want to integrate with.

Step 1: Managing Payment Providers

1.    To get started, Go to Accounting

2.    Navigate to the Configuration menu 

3.    Select Payment Providers from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Installing Payment Acquirer Modules

You will see a variety of payment providers available. Each provider has its specific configuration flow depending on what features are available.

1.    Install the relevant payment acquirer module for your desired gateway (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Razorpay etc)

2.    Search for your preferred payment provider and click Install.

Step 3: Activating a Payment Provider

1.    Once your necessary modules are installed, click on the Activate button next to the payment provider you want to configure.

2.    This opens the configuration form for that provider.

Step 4: Configuring Payment Provider Settings

Set the state of the payment provider to Enabled or Test Mode based on your needs.

In the configuration form, you will find several tabs:

1.    Credentials Tab

        Enter your API credentials (e.g., API keys, merchant ID).

2.    Configuration Tab

         Here, you can customize various settings:

• Payment Methods: Choose which methods are supported (e.g., credit cards, PayPal).





• Maximum amount: You can limit the maximum amount.
• Supported Currencies: Specify which currencies can be processed.
• Supported Countries: Define geographical restrictions for payment processing.

3.    Messages Tab

·       Customize messages that will be displayed during different transaction states.

       For

1.    Pending Message: Your payment has been successfully processed but is waiting for approval.

2.    Done Message: Your payment has been successfully processed.

3.    Cancelled Message: Your Payment has been cancelled

Step 5: Setting Up Payment Methods

1.    After configuring the payment provider navigate to the Payment Methods section under Configuration.

2.    You can create a new payment method or edit an existing one linked to your newly configured provider.

3.    Make sure that your payment method allows online transactions.