Mercado Pago Payment Gateway
Accept payments in Perfex CRM through Mercado Pago.
Overviewโ
Mercado Pago is one of the leading payment platforms in Latin America, widely used across countries like Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and others. By integrating Mercado Pago with Perfex CRM, you can offer your customers a trusted and familiar payment method to settle invoices directly through the Mercado Pago checkout experience.
This module connects Perfex CRM to the Mercado Pago payment gateway, enabling secure online payment processing for your invoices.
Mercado Pago supports multiple payment methods depending on the country, including credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers, and other local payment options.
Requirementsโ
Before installing the module, ensure your environment meets the following requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Perfex CRM | A valid and up-to-date Perfex CRM installation |
| Mercado Pago Account | An active Mercado Pago merchant/seller account |
| PHP Version | As required by your Perfex CRM version |
| SSL Certificate | Recommended for secure payment processing |
| Purchase Code | A valid purchase code from your order |
If you do not yet have a Mercado Pago account, you can register at mercadopago.com.
Installationโ
Mercado Pago files should be extracted to the /modules/ directory. You can also upload the module through the Perfex CRM module uploader.
Follow these steps:
- Download the module package from your order and extract the archive.
- Inside the extracted folder, locate the
upload.zipfile. - Extract all contents of
upload.zipinto the/modules/directory of your Perfex CRM installation.- Alternatively, log in to your Perfex CRM admin panel, navigate to Setup โ Modules, and upload the
upload.zipfile directly through the module uploader.
- Alternatively, log in to your Perfex CRM admin panel, navigate to Setup โ Modules, and upload the
- In Perfex CRM, go to Setup โ Modules, locate the Mercado Pago module, and press Activate.
- After activation, navigate to the module Settings to configure your Mercado Pago credentials.
Unlike some other payment modules, Mercado Pago can be installed either by extracting to the /modules/ directory or by uploading through the Perfex CRM module interface โ both methods are supported.
Next Stepsโ
Once the module is installed and activated, proceed with the following:
- Test Mode Setup โ Configure sandbox credentials and test the integration before going live.
- Live Mode โ Enter your production credentials and start accepting real payments.
Supportโ
If you encounter any issues during installation or need assistance, please visit the Themesic Support Portal.