Accept CryptoCurrency Payments on WooCommerce – CryptoCurrency Gateway Plugin from TheBigCoin

FAQ

Q: How do I install and configure the plugin?
A: Simply follow the instructions at https://app.thebigcoin.io/docs/ecommerce-integration/woocommerce.

Q: What do I need to accept Bitcoin payments?
A: In order to receive Bitcoin payments, you will need to have the xPub and one of the top HD wallets including Trezor, Blockchain.info, Mycelium, Copay.io, Electrum, Ledger, Airbitz, Bitcoin Wallet.

Q: What is the xPub?
A: xPub is the only key used for Bitcoin transaction processing: it allows us to generate new unique address for every new order and this way we can easily observe and identify all transactions. Find out more at https://app.thebigcoin.io/docs/wallets/what-is-xpub.

Q: What do I need to accept Ethereum payments?
A: In order to accept Ethereum payments, you will need an Ethereum wallet and a valid Ethereum address where you will receive the funds. The whole process takes a few minutes and all delays depend on the Ethereum network itself.

Q: What is the instant payment notification?
A: Whenever someone sends a payment and the payment status changes, your server receives a “payment notification”. This way we are able to easily integrate our payments into your software and make automated order completion. Find out more at https://app.thebigcoin.io/docs/instant-payment-notification.

Installation Instructions

Carefully follow the installation instructions to start accepting CryptoCurrency payments on your WooCommerce
store.

Installation instructions from within WordPress Dashboard:

1. Firstly, head to https://www.thebigcoin.io/accept-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-payments and sign up;
2. Log into your WordPress dashboard;
3. Navigate to Plugins and select Add New;
4. Enter the “TheBigCoin” into the “Search plugins” field;
5. Click on “Install Now”;
6. Activate the plugin by clicking on “Activate” or by navigating to Plugins -> Installed Plugins -> Accept CryptoCurrency Payments on WooCommerce – TheBigCoin -> Activate.
7. Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout;
8. Select TheBigCoin;
9. Enter the API credentials: Project ID, API Key, API Secret;
10. Enable the plugin and click on “Save Changes”.

Manual Installation instructions:

1. Firstly, head to https://www.thebigcoin.io/accept-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-payments and sign up;
2. Log into your WordPress dashboard;
3. Download the plugin as accept-bitcoin-payments-on-woocommerce-thebigcoin.zip file;
4. (Via FTP) Upload the “accept-bitcoin-payments-on-woocommerce-thebigcoin” folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory located on your server;
5. (Via WordPress Dashboard) Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, choose the accept-bitcoin-payments-on-woocommerce-thebigcoin.zip file and click on “Install Now”;
6. Activate the plugin by clicking on “Activate” or by navigating to Plugins -> Installed Plugins -> Accept CryptoCurrency Payments on WooCommerce – TheBigCoin -> Activate.
7. Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout;
8. Select TheBigCoin;
9. Enter the API credentials: Project ID, API Key, API Secret;
10. Enable the plugin and click on “Save Changes”.

Creating a Project, Project ID, API Key & API Secret:

Once you successfully installed TheBigCoin WooCommerce plugin on your website, please follow the last steps to start accepting cryptocurrency payments:

1. Login to your account at https://app.thebigcoin.io;
2. Choose the CryptoCurrency type you would like to accept (Bitcoin, Ethereum or both) and setup CryptoCurrency payments in a few simple steps https://app.thebigcoin.io/currencies;
3. Click on “E-commerce Integration”;
4. Enter your store name, website URL;
5. Click on “Add”;
6. Click on “Show API Secret” and enter your password;
7. Copy the Project ID, API key and API Secret;
8. Enter your Project ID, API Key and API Secret into TheBigCoin WooCommerce plugin (see 9th step when installing TheBigCoin plugin from within WordPress Dashboard or when installing manually).

Find out more about TheBigCoin WooCommerce plugin installation