How to Install CryptoCadet Pay Wordpress Plugin

Integrating the CryptoCadet pay button into your WordPress site allows you to accept cryptocurrency payments. This guide will walk you through the process of installing and configuring the CryptoCadet plugin on your WordPress website.

Step 1: Obtain Your API Key

• Access CryptoCadet Settings: Log into your CryptoCadet account and navigate to the settings section to find your API key. This key is automatically generated when you create your account and is essential for setting up the plugin.

Step 2: Install the CryptoCadet Plugin

• Login to Your WordPress Dashboard: Ensure you are logged into your WordPress site.

• Navigate to Plugins: Go to the 'Plugins' section and click on 'Add New'.

• Search for CryptoCadet: Type "Crypto Cadet" into the search bar and press enter.

• Install the Plugin: Find the CryptoCadet plugin in the search results, click 'Install', and then 'Activate' once the installation is complete.

Step 3: Configure the Plugin

• Enter the API Key: Go to the settings menu of the CryptoCadet plugin within your WordPress dashboard. Paste the API key that you copied from your CryptoCadet account settings into the appropriate field.

• Save Changes: Ensure you click 'Save Changes' to secure your API key setup.

Step 4: Add the Pay Button to Pages or Posts

• Navigate to a Page or Post: Select either 'Pages' or 'Posts' from your WordPress dashboard and choose the page or post where you want to add the CryptoCadet pay button.

• Edit the Page or Post: Click 'Edit' to modify the content of your selected page or post.

• Insert the Pay Button Shortcode:

  • Use the shortcode format to add the pay button. Start with brackets, include the command crypto pay button, and specify your product ID. For example: [crypto pay button product_id="test_id_one" container_id="crypto_button_two"].

  • Customize Further: Optionally, you can customize the button by adding attributes like label="Press Me", change the language, or set specific cryptocurrency preferences with attributes like sole="true" to enable Solana alongside Ethereum:

Step 5: Additional Customization

• Custom Labels and Language: Customize the button’s label and specify the language if needed, to enhance the user experience according to your audience’s preferences.

• Multiple Cryptocurrencies: Decide which cryptocurrencies to accept. For instance, adding sole="true" allows for Solana payments, and setting ethereum="false" disables Ethereum if needed.

[crypto_pay_button 
product_id='YOUR_PROD_ID'
container_id='SOME_ID_NAME'
label='BUTTON TEXT'
email='required'
shipping_address='required'
lang='en'
eth='true'
sol='true
]
               

Step 6: Update and Preview

• Update Your Content: After adding and configuring your pay button, click 'Update' to apply the changes to your page or post.

• Preview the Button: Visit the updated page or post to see how the CryptoCadet pay button appears. Verify that it functions correctly by simulating a transaction if possible.