Understanding connectors helps you choose the right setup for your business requirements.
Connectors serve as the foundation of your payment processing infrastructure by defining available capabilities for payments. They determine which payment methods, operations, and authentication options you can use for transactions.
    
        Connector flow
    
    
To begin using connectors
- Review available options, browse the connector list, and capabilities.
- Check features to ensure connectors meet your payment needs.
- Set up the connector and assign your first MID.
- Configure routing, set up payment routing rules.
    
        Connector components
    
    
Routing configurations comprise connectors and connector accounts, both of which are essential for the payment processing infrastructure.
- Connector defines the technical interface and available capabilities for payment processing.
- Connector account serves as the bridge between your business and payment service providers.
    
        Connector
    
    
Each connector includes:
- General information 
 Name, description, supported acquirers, and connector accounts.
- Payment capabilities 
 Supported payment operations, methods, and authentication.
- Other specifics 
 Currency support, settlement requirements, and special configurations.
    
        Connector account
    
    
Each connector account includes:
- General information 
 Account name, description, and legal entity details.
- Payment capabilities 
 Supported payment methods and authentication options, including 3DS and MPI features.
- Other specifics 
 Includes dynamic descriptors, processing currencies, and other special configurations such as network token support.
Payment authentication and features are the same with the connector.
- Dynamic descriptors - customize the transaction description that appears on the cardholder’s statement
- Enabled card brands - to specify specific card networks supported by the connector
- Processing currencies - the currencies in which payments can be processed
    
        View connectors
    
    
Each connector shows its operational status:
- Active available for new connector accounts
- Pending under review or configuration, not yet available
- Inactive temporarily unavailable for new connector accounts
- Archived no longer supported
Some connectors support multiple acquirers, allowing you to choose the best option for your business needs. Check the connector details for the complete list of supported acquirers.
- Go to Orchestration > Available connectors.
- Find the needed ID and click on it.
- Check payment capabilities and Connector accounts.
They are created and maintained by the Solidgate Integration team and provide the foundation for setting up connector accounts.