How to start
Install our tools to start accepting crypto payments, donations, or sending mass payouts. The type of integration will depend on your platform and your goal — see below to find what option fits you best! And don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions at [email protected]
Congratulations on creating a merchant account on NOWPayments! Now, it’s time to explore its features and see what you can do.
Basic preparations: set up a wallet and the API key
To start working with NOWPayments, the first thing you need to do is set up your crypto wallet. We accept 70+ currencies, so you’ll certainly find the one that fits you best.
To get a crypto payment gateway on your platform, create an account at NOWPayments. Here’s how to do it:
- Click “Get Started” in the upper-right corner of the main page:
- Choose your account type: "I'm an individual" or "I'm a business", and fill in the registration form with your details.
- Fill in the form. Please remember to set a safe password: use a combination of upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid reusing passwords from other platforms. We recommend saving it in a secure password manager.
- When you’re finished, you will see the following:


