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Live Environment

Process real payments using Adyen’s live environment. Learn when to switch, what changes in production, and how to ensure your integration is ready for real customers.

Updated over a week ago

The Adyen live environment is used to process real customer payments.

What the Live Environment Is For

Use the live environment when your integration is:

  • Fully developed

  • Tested end-to-end

  • Ready to accept real transactions

All payments in this environment involve real customers and real funds.

Access

Valpay will provide live credentials once your integration is ready, including:

  • Live API key

  • Live client key

  • Live merchant account

Access is typically granted after:

  • Successful testing

  • Validation of your integration setup

Key Characteristics

  • Uses live API endpoints

  • Processes real transactions

  • Triggers real financial events

  • Sends live webhooks

Important Considerations

  • Errors can impact real users

  • Failed integrations can result in lost or declined payments

  • Logging and monitoring are essential

Before going live, ensure:

  • Webhooks are correctly configured and reachable

  • Error handling is implemented

  • Credentials are securely stored

Key Takeaway

The live environment is production—only use it once your integration is stable, tested, and ready for real-world usage.

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