How do I place a test transaction using Google Checkout

Before you use your CTC-aspire microsite for the first time you should do a test transaction. To do this, in your websites Back Office:
 

1. Click on Customise > Site Info and make sure Gateway Status is set to Test Mode. If it is not change it and click Save Changes.
2. In the front end of your shop, purchase one or more products and click Checkout. Follow the onscreen instructions to place an order. At the Checkout, you will see the Google Checkout logo. Click on it.
3. If this is the first time you have used Google Checkout you may have to create a Checkout account for shoppers. Follow the instructions to pay, providing your credit or debit card details (don't worry no money will be taken – you will be using e8 Portal’s“sandbox” account which is just for testing). When you have finished click on the link that will returns you to your website.
   Note: For the purposes of testing only, control will be returned to the main www.accessportal.co.uk website, not your subdomain. Close this window.
4. Now log into your Surveyor Back Office. In there click on the following links:
   • Manage > Clients – You will see you name added to the list of clients.
   • Manage > Orders – You will see your completed order in the list of transactions. If you click on the Edit symbol, you will see details of your order.
   • Manage > Contacts – You will see your name added to the list of contacts as a “Retail Customer”.
   • Manage > IPG Transactions – You will see details of your transaction listed.
   • Now check your email for a receipt itemising your transaction.

You are now ready to make your website Live.