Pre-Production Checklist
This checklist ensures your integration is ready for production deployment with proper security, monitoring, and operational procedures.API Configuration
- Configure production API credentials securely
- Establish clear separation between staging and production environments
- Set up production base URL configuration
- Implement process for regular API key rotation
Security Implementation
- Enforce HTTPS for all communications
- Store API keys securely using environment variables or secret management
- Implement input validation and sanitization
- Ensure error messages don’t expose sensitive data
Integration Testing
- Test all payment methods (Cards, SPEI, OXXO, Mercado Pago, SafetyPay)
- Test all withdrawal methods (SPEI and debit card withdrawals)
- Test error scenarios (declined payments, validation errors, network failures)
- Test 3DS flow for card payments requiring 3D Secure authentication
- Test webhook integration for real-time notifications
Monitoring and Alerting
- Monitor payment success/failure rates in real-time
- Set up alerts for unusual error rates or API failures
- Track response time and latency performance
- Monitor webhook delivery success rates
Operational Procedures
- Establish escalation paths for payment issues
- Create procedures for handling payment failures
- Implement fallback procedures for API outages
- Complete operational documentation for team
- Train staff on payment operations and troubleshooting
Security Best Practices
Here are some security best practices to follow.Credential Management
Credential Management
- Store credentials securely – Use environment variables or a secrets manager
- Use HTTPS – Make sure all communications are encrypted
- Implement rate limiting – Protect your webhook endpoints from abuse
- Log security events – Keep an eye out for anything suspicious
- Keep credentials rotated – Regularly rotate your API keys
Performance Optimisation
Performance Optimisation
- Connection pooling – Reuse HTTP connections where possible
- Timeout configuration – Set sensible timeouts (30s is a good starting point)
- Retry with backoff – Use exponential backoff for retries
- Asynchronous processing – Use webhooks for status updates instead of polling
- Cache lookups – Cache transaction statuses when it makes sense
Final Deployment Checklist
For the final deployment, ensure you have completed the following checklist.- Complete security audit with all measures implemented and tested
- Pass performance testing with load testing at expected traffic volumes
- Activate all monitoring and alerting systems
- Test backup procedures and validate disaster recovery procedures
- Complete team training on production procedures
- Update all operational documentation to current state
- Prepare clear rollback procedures in case of issues
- Establish emergency contact procedures and support contacts
- Verify compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Complete end-to-end testing in production environment
Post-Deployment Monitoring
We recommend monitoring the following metrics for the first 24 hours and first week. Follow the procedures below to ensure everything is running smoothly.First 24 Hours
First 24 Hours
- Keep a close eye on all payment flows, monitoring them continuously
- Check error rates every 15 minutes and investigate any spikes
- Make sure webhook deliveries are successful and retry any failures
- Track key system performance metrics (CPU, memory, latency, etc.)
- Have a team member on standby to respond quickly to any issues
First Week
First Week
- Review daily metrics and logs for any anomalies
- Generate and review weekly performance reports
- Collect and monitor customer feedback for any pain points
- Analyse error patterns to spot recurring issues
- Optimise the system based on real traffic and usage data
Ongoing Operations
Ongoing Operations
- Carry out monthly security reviews and address any findings
- Run quarterly performance assessments to ensure everything’s running smoothly
- Regularly test disaster recovery procedures
- Continuously improve monitoring and alerting setups
- Keep team training up to date with regular refreshers
Next Steps
- Review Support & Resources for ongoing operational support
- Check Rate Limits for production traffic planning
- Monitor Error Handling patterns in production
- Set up Webhooks monitoring and alerting