This FAQ covers the creating a web button for your Authorize.Net that can be used for purchases and donations.  These "Simple Checkout" buttons can be customized to suit your specific needs. Once a transaction has been completed it can be imported into QuickBooks using the transaction import tool.

1.  Start by logging into your Authorize.Net account at: https://account.authorize.net/ and clicking on the Simple Checkout link on the left hand side under tools.


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2.  To create a new item for your website click the + Add Item link.
 

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3.  Fill in the details for the item that you wish to create including Name and Item ID.  If you use the Item Name from QuickBooks for the Item ID then it will automatically match up to your Company File when imported.

Select the Type of item you need - Donation, Product or Service.  For this example we are selling tickets to the 8th Grade Dance so we selected Product.

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4.  Enter in the remaining information required for your item and click Save when complete.

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5.  Once your item is created your can use it as is or further customize it.  (see below 5a)  Click the Buy Now button to see it work.

To put the button on your website, copy the code from the Buy Now Button Code box and paste it into your web page.

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Preview of when the Button is Clicked

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5a.  If you would like you can change the button that is displayed click the Edit Appearance button.  You can even upload your own image to use for the button that is displayed by changing the Button Type drop down.

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5b.  If you want to customize the form that is displayed when the user clicks the button, use the Payment Form Settings link at the bottom of the page.  All of your custom buttons will use these settings when customers go to check out.  Under the color and fonts section you can change the appearance of the form fields and their colors.  You can upload your own custom header (logos, etc.) and footer (disclaimers, address information, etc. )

Important! - Use the Form Fields section to make information required if you need to capture name and address information or any other required fields.