FunnelKit Pay offers three operational modes to help merchants securely and efficiently test and manage payments: Test Mode, Admin Only Test, and Live mode.
Each mode serves a distinct purpose, allowing you to handle payment processing and testing with precision.
Test Mode
Test mode is designed for development and testing purposes, enabling you to simulate transactions without processing real payments.
In this mode, you can use Stripe’s test card numbers to see how various checkout and post-purchase processes perform in real time.
Admin Only Test Mode
FunnelKit Pay has the Admin Only Test mode, a unique feature that allows only administrators to test payment functionality while regular customers experience the live payment environment.
This mode is ideal for testing new features, configurations, or order flows in a live environment without exposing actual customers to experimental changes.
With this admin only test mode, you can:
- Test with zero interruptions: Run payment tests without disrupting live traffic or risking customer transactions. Perfect for ensuring your checkout process is flawless.
- Real-time debugging: Spot and resolve issues directly in the admin mode without your team juggling between live and test environments.
- Customer convenience: Admins can safely test payments while your shoppers stay live and carry out real transactions on your store.
Live Mode
Live mode helps you process real payments from customers. You can activate this mode after ensuring that your site is fully set up for actual transactions.
When Live Mode is active, transactions are routed through Stripe’s secure API, making it ideal for production environments.
Best Practices for Using Stripe Modes in FunnelKit Pay
- Switch to Test Mode before launch to verify that all checkout steps, payment methods, and customizations work smoothly.
- Use Admin Only Test Mode for testing new features post-launch, allowing for real-time changes without impacting customer transactions.
- Regularly Monitor Live Mode once in production to check for any transaction issues and keep the customer experience flawless.
With these modes, FunnelKit Pay ensures that businesses can confidently handle payments, fine-tune checkout flows, and introduce new features securely in both test and live environments.
