Sandbox to production

• Completed sandbox integration testing
• Validated all payment flows
• Implemented comprehensive error handling
• Configured webhook endpoints
• Reviewed security requirements
• Performance benchmarked under expected load

HTTPS enforcement:

• All API endpoints must use HTTPS
• Webhook URLs must be secure (HTTPS)
• Certificate validation enabled

Credential security:

• OAuth credentials stored securely
• No hardcoded secrets in code
• Environment-based configuration
• Credential rotation procedures

Webhook security:

• Webhook signature verification implemented
• Endpoint authentication configured
• Request validation and sanitization
• Rate limiting and DDoS protection

Error handling:

• Comprehensive error handling for all scenarios
• Graceful degradation for service disruptions
• Logging and monitoring implementation
• Retry logic with exponential backoff

Payment flow validation:

• Complete end-to-end payment testing
• Third-party customer registration
• Quote generation and acceptance
• Recipient management
• Payment creation and completion

Webhook delivery confirmation:

• Webhook endpoint accessibility
• Event handling for all supported events
• Delivery retry mechanisms
• Failed delivery handling

Error scenario handling:

• Authentication failures
• Validation errors
• Rate limiting responses
• Network connectivity issues
• Service unavailability

Performance benchmarking:

• Response time measurement
• Throughput testing
• Load testing under expected volumes
• Resource utilization monitoring

Essential monitoring:

• API performance monitoring
• Error rate tracking
• Payment status monitoring
• Webhook delivery monitoring

Alerting setup:

• Response time thresholds
• Error rate alerts
• Failed webhook notifications
• System availability alerts

Technical support procedures:

• Error troubleshooting workflows
• Escalation pathways
• Business hour coverage
• Emergency response plans

Documentation requirements:

• Internal integration documentation
• Operational runbooks
• Troubleshooting guides
• Team training materials

Key areas to review:

• Customer data protection requirements
• Financial services compliance
• Cross-border payment regulations
• Audit trail maintenance

Obtain production credentials:

• Submit production access request
• Complete partner onboarding verification
• Receive production OAuth credentials
• Validate credential format and permissions

Update configuration:

• Replace sandbox base URLs with production URLs
• Update OAuth client ID and secret
• Configure production webhook endpoints
• Verify environment-specific settings

Test authentication:

• Validate OAuth token generation
• Test API endpoint accessibility
• Confirm webhook endpoint reachability
• Verify security configurations

Base URL updates:

• Sandbox: https://sandbox.redpincompany.com
• Production: https://api.redpincompany.com

Webhook endpoint migration:

• Update webhook URLs to production endpoints
• Verify SSL certificate validity
• Test webhook delivery mechanisms
• Configure event subscriptions

Rate limiting adjustment:

• Review production rate limits
• Adjust client-side rate limiting
• Implement appropriate backoff strategies
• Monitor usage patterns

Pre-deployment:

• Production credentials obtained and configured
• Base URLs updated to production endpoints
• Webhook endpoints tested and verified
• SSL certificates validated
• Error handling implementation verified
• Monitoring systems configured and active
• Support processes documented and ready
• Team training completed
• Documentation updated

Deployment:

• Configuration deployed to production
• Smoke tests executed successfully
• Webhook delivery confirmed
• Authentication flow validated
• Error scenarios tested
• Performance benchmarks met

Post-deployment:

• Production monitoring active
• Error rates within acceptable limits
• Webhook delivery functioning correctly
• Support processes operational
• Documentation accessible
• Team prepared for live operations

Phase 1: Limited testing

• Small volume transactions
• Selected customers or regions
• Enhanced monitoring
• Immediate issue response

Phase 2: Expanded testing

• Increased transaction volumes
• Broader customer base
• Performance monitoring
• Capacity validation

Phase 3: Full deployment

• Complete feature rollout
• All customers and regions
• Standard monitoring
• Operational procedures