Lesson 03Payments setup
How To Set Up Shopify Payments The Easy Way
This video walks you through setting up payments on your store so when a customer wants to buy something, they can actually pay you. This is one of the most important steps, so take your time with it.
What You'll Learn
How to connect a payment system to your store, what fees to expect, how to protect yourself from fraud and disputed charges, and how to make the checkout experience smooth enough that customers actually complete their purchase.
Your To-Do After Watching
- Set up your payment gateway by following the steps in the video
- Add at least 2 payment options (for example, credit card and PayPal) so customers have a choice
- Make a real test purchase with a small amount to confirm everything is working
- Make sure your checkout page shows security badges — these small trust signals reassure customers that their payment info is safe