This FAQ details Americart operation with the Linkpoint API realtime credit card processing gateway.

Q:
What is Linkpoint API?

A:
Linkpoint API is an Internet Gateway for processing credit card transactions directly from completed shopping cart orders. If you already have a LinkPoint API account, setting it up to work with Americart is simple. Just forward your "Welcome to Linkpoint API" message to support@cartserver.com

We will install the digital certificate file (.pem file) included in the message and set your Americart configuration "Checkout/Payment Options" to use the Linkpoint checkout form, and send you back a confirmation of installation.

Q:
Which Linkpoint option does Americart support?

A:
Linkpoint API (only)

Q:
Can I test or use Americart before I receive a Linkpoint API account?

A:
Yes. If you don't have an account with Linkpoint, but decide to add one later, Americart is easily reconfigureable to accomodate this.

Q:
What does the digital certificate (.pem file) that you install for us look like?

A:

-----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY-----
MIICXAIBAAKBgQCyWHbIHeHgJsjmpns07tuI6kxOEWpI39ILA5FhQDAXkhxXxf/H
QU+3idNHo6jR7UzHSa7f/h+21z6fB+zcyjU3sifgNpwziSunEDnn7X+O4+mM8fhU
...more lines
1WuDMSzZbhKjUoin9MkCQGFGIOfZcjO+VCnYx/gBaOEbMHqHmRsICs+7XHFgeYRT
8pVMVgqwyIXpIbNlB1SqtmOtFPpBy0M+/PqcRW/Me4Q=
-----END RSA PRIVATE KEY-----
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIICaTCCAdICAQAwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQEEBQAwfTELMAkGA1UECBMCTUQxETAPBgNV
BAcTCEFCSU5HRE9OMSAwHgYDVQQKFhdLRUxHT1JZIENPSU4gJiBDVVJSRU5DWTEV
...more lines
lUFf1PKCibC48rY1bQKsphmY4xVb+yxBB7UbMkuvE23djby8G0Y0IcN//fau8J0Z
yQ5m7nq/Kf19dDTm8aW+D7nprXHSWI0idHPPNLCzTw/ENsPQflJf63e+E5jA
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

Q:
Can I customize my Linkpoint API checkout form?

A:
Yes. See the Creating Your Own Checkout Forms FAQ. Be sure to use the Linkpoint template files so the variable names will be correct. Look for the Linkpoint template links in the custom form documentation table under "Details of Americart Form Files". Avoid this until you are more familiar with Americart.