Connecting Amazon Pay to Plugbooks is a simple process that allows you to manage your payments and accounting seamlessly. Whether you’re an existing Plugbooks user or setting it up for the first time, this guide will walk you through the steps to connect Amazon Pay. Unlike other sales channels, Amazon Pay requires specific credentials that you’ll need to obtain from your Amazon Pay account.
Scenario 1: For Existing Plugbooks Users
If you are already using Plugbooks, you can easily add Amazon Pay as a new sales channel. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Add a New Sales Channel
Log in to your Plugbooks account. Click on the dropdown in the top-right corner where your current store is listed, and select “Add New Sales Channel”.
For more details on how to add new stores in Plugbooks, refer to this guide.
Step 2: Select Amazon Pay
From the list of available sales channels, choose Amazon Pay. You will be directed to the setup page where you’ll need to provide your Amazon Pay credentials.
Scenario 2: For New Plugbooks Users
If you’re new to Plugbooks, you’ll need to create an account before you can connect your Amazon Pay account. Follow the steps outlined in this Create an Account on Plugbooks guide.
Once registered, continue with the steps below.
Steps 3 to 6: Common for Both Scenarios
Step 3: Enter Store Name and Credentials
On the setup page, fill in the following details:
- Store Name: Enter the name you wish to assign to your Amazon Pay store.
- Public Key: Obtain this from your Amazon Pay account.
- Private Key: Also retrieved from your Amazon Pay account.
For help obtaining your Amazon Pay credentials, visit this guide.
Step 4: Connect Amazon Pay
After filling in the required inputs (store name, public key, and private key), click “Connect to Amazon Pay”. Once this is done, Plugbooks will securely integrate with your Amazon Pay account.
Step 5: Bookkeeping Setup (Optional)
You will now be redirected to the bookkeeping setup page. Here, you can choose to connect your Amazon Pay account with QuickBooks or Xero for automated accounting. If you don’t use these platforms, you can skip this step.
Step 6: Start Managing Amazon Pay with Plugbooks
Once connected, you can start managing your Amazon Pay transactions and accounting seamlessly through Plugbooks. The platform will automatically sync your payment data, giving you a smooth and efficient workflow.
Conclusion
Whether you’re new to Plugbooks or an existing user, connecting Amazon Pay is a straightforward process. By providing your credentials and following a few simple steps, you can integrate Amazon Pay with your bookkeeping and enjoy automated accounting with QuickBooks or Xero.