Tutorial: Understanding Forte Checkout (FCO) Auth Versions, v1 and v2

The purpose of this tutorial is to explain the following terms: 

• Forte Checkout (FCO) v1 Auth
• Forte Checkout (FCO) v2 Auth 

The term, "Auth Version", does not signify the software release version of FCO nor the FCO service endpoint version, but rather, informs the FCO system as to what type of merchant credentials are used in the coding of the FCO button.

Forte Checkout (FCO) v1 Auth

Legacy merchant credentials are used in the coding of the FCO button. The 'version_number' parameter in the FCO button must be specified as '1.0'. The FCO button also requires the use of the following parameter to identify the merchant: 'api_login_id'. This [API Login] is a legacy type credential that can be managed in Dex from the location's details. Developer information for FCO v1 Auth is no longer available online. Not to worry, there are no differences other than what is described in this tutorial.

Forte Checkout (FCO) v2 Auth

An organization's API Credentials are used in the coding of the FCO button. The 'version_number' parameter in the FCO button must be specified as '2.0'. The FCO button also requires the use of the following parameters to identify the merchant: 'api_access_id' and 'location_id'. API Credentials can be managed for an organization from the 'Manage' menu in Dex. Available location details for an organization, such as the location's ID, can be seen from the 'Locations' menu in Dex. Developer information for FCO v2 Auth is available online by visiting https://developers.forte.net/forte-checkout-v2-auth/.

For more information about Dex online, please visit https://support.forte.net/support/solutions/11000005269.