There's no single "right" integration for everyone: the best one is the one your team can operate today. This guide walks you through the four ways to collect payments with Conekta, from the simplest to the most flexible, so you reach your first sale without over-building.
The four paths
- No code (Payment Links): you create a charge from the Panel and share it via WhatsApp, email, or social media. You don't need a website or a developer.
- Plugin: if you sell on a platform like Shopify or WooCommerce, you install the Conekta plugin and configure your keys. It requires configuration, not programming.
- Checkout: a ready-made Conekta payment page that integrates into your website with little code. Conekta maintains the experience and the payment methods for you.
- API and Components: full control over the payment experience within your product. It requires a development team and more implementation time.
How to decide
- If you need to collect payments today and don't have a website, start with Payment Links.
- If your store already lives on an e-commerce platform, the plugin is the natural path.
- If you have your own website and little development time, Checkout handles most of the work.
- If payments are a core part of your product and you want to control every detail, go with the API.
Next step
Compare the options in detail in How to choose between Payment Links, Checkout, plugin, and API. If you're going to involve a developer, prepare the brief with What information should I share with my developer.