Who is this for?
This guide is for developers who want to connect their Node.js applications to
Monieswitch, automate payments, manage wallets, or build custom integrations.
Overview
This tutorial covers:- Setting up your Node.js environment
- Authenticating with the Monieswitch API
- Making your first API request
- Handling errors and responses
- Best practices for security
Prerequisites
1
Set Up Node.js
Node.js installed (v14 or higher recommended). Download from
nodejs.org.
2
Create Monieswitch Account
A Monieswitch account. Sign up at Monieswitch
Dashboard.
3
Get API Key
API Key from your Monieswitch dashboard.
1. Install Dependencies
We recommend using axios for HTTP requests and dotenv for environment variables.2. Configure Your API Key
Create a.env
file in your project root:
Never commit your
.env
file or API keys to source control.3. Making Your First API Request
Hereβs a sample script to fetch your merchant details from Monieswitch:merchant.js
4. Creating a Payment Link
Hereβs how to create a payment link using the Monieswitch API:paymentLink.js
5. Handling Errors and Responses
Always check for HTTP status codes and handle errors gracefully. The
Monieswitch API returns detailed error messages in the response body.
6. Best Practices
- Keep your API keys secret using environment variables.
- Validate all API responses before using the data.
- Read the API Reference for all available endpoints and parameters.
- Use try/catch blocks to handle exceptions and network errors.
Next Steps
- Explore more endpoints in the API Reference
- Learn how to accept payments with Monieswitch in Python (guide)
- Set up webhooks for real-time notifications