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# Collect your first payment

> Create and complete your first payment request using a hosted payment page. Learn how to request, collect, and track a payment end to end.

This guide walks through creating and completing your first payment request using a hosted page.

You will:

* Create a payment request
* Share the payment link
* Complete the payment
* Verify the result in the Console

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## Step 1: Create a payment request

In the Console, go to **Collect → Payment requests** and create a new request.

Provide:

* Amount and currency
* Description (optional)
* Payer (optional)

You can also configure:

* Allowed payment methods
* Metadata for internal tracking

Once created, the payment request will be ready to present to the payer.

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## Step 2: Share the payment link

Each payment request includes a **hosted payment page**.

Copy the payment link and share it with the payer via:

* Email
* SMS
* Your application

The payer will use this link to complete the payment.

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## Step 3: Complete the payment

Open the payment link and complete the payment as the payer would:

1. Enter payment details
2. Select a payment method
3. Submit the payment

The experience will vary slightly depending on the payment method selected.

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## Step 4: Verify the payment

Return to the Console and view the payment request.

You should see the status update to:

* **Processing** → while the payment is being handled
* **Succeeded** → once the payment is complete

You can also:

* View payment details
* Confirm amount and method
* Track associated payer information

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## What happens next

After the payment is completed:

* Funds are processed based on the selected payment method
* Status updates are available in the Console
* Webhooks can notify your systems in real time

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## Common variations

You can adapt this flow depending on your needs:

* Use **embedded elements** instead of a hosted page
* Predefine a **payer** to reduce data entry
* Limit **payment methods** based on region or use case

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## Summary

* Payment requests are the starting point for collecting funds
* Hosted payment pages provide a quick way to collect payments
* Payments can be tracked from creation through completion
* The Console provides full visibility into payment status and details