This page is part of Merchant Account Setup. Back to Library Setup →
Skip this if you only plan to tokenize payment methods or use PayPal/bank transfers.
1. Choose a PSP
Select one of the supported processors. For the full list, see our integrations page or call List All Payment Gateways.2. Create a Merchant Account
Contact your chosen PSP and complete their onboarding process. Request API access. If Orchestra set up the merchant account for you, skip to step 4 and use the credentials we sent you.3. Get API Credentials
Each PSP provides different credentials (API keys, secrets, merchant IDs). Refer to your PSP’s documentation.4. Create a Payment Gateway Account in Orchestra
In the Orchestra Portal, create a Payment Gateway Account to store your PSP credentials:- Navigate to Payment Gateway Accounts and click Add
- Enter a Name, a friendly identifier you’ll use in API calls (3-64 alphanumeric characters, no spaces)
- Select the Payment Gateway Name from the dropdown (e.g., Credorax, Stripe, Adyen)
- Enter the credentials specific to your PSP (the required fields will appear based on your selection)
- Optionally assign the account to a specific user, or leave it to auto-assign to your user
- Click Save
Adding credentials for many merchants? Create them through the API instead. See Serving Many Merchants.
Next Steps
Library Setup
Complete your Payments Library integration
CardPay Guide
Implement card payments