Google Wallet API

This guide will walk you through the steps to obtain and set up the required certificate for integrating the Google Wallet API.

• STEP 1. Set up a Google Cloud Project:

  -> Go to the Google Cloud Console.
  -> Create a new project or select an existing project.

  

  -> Enable the Google Wallet API for your project.

• STEP 2: Generate a Service Account file

To authenticate your requests to the Google Wallet REST API, you must create a service account and generate a service account key by following these steps:

1. Go to IAM & Admin > Service Accounts. Navigate to the Create service account option in the top menu of the Google Cloud Console.
2. Fill in the required details for the service account.
3. Click the DONE button. You can skip the remaining steps for creating the service account.
4. After creating the service account, click the three dots under the Actions column and select Manage Keys. Then, go to the KEYS tab.
5. Open the ADD KEY drop-down menu and choose Create new key.
6. In the dialog box, select JSON as the key type.
7. Click CREATE to generate and download the service account key file.

• STEP 3: Add the JSON Document to Wallet Configuration
  -> Save the JSON file securely in your project configuration under the Wallet section. Remember to select Enabled to upload the certificate and then save the configuration.

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Verify Integration

-> Test your integration by making a sample request to the Google Wallet API.
-> Ensure that your certificate is correctly applied, and your requests are authenticated.

Additional Notes
Certificates must be renewed periodically as they have an expiration date.
Keep your private key secure and avoid sharing it publicly.