> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pesaswap.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started with Payouts

To get started with **payouts**, ensure you are signed up with the **payout processors** supported by **Pesaswap**.

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## How Does It Work?

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/images/gettingstarted.png" />

#### How to get started?

We will be using Pesaswap's hosted dashboard and Postman API collection for configuring connectors and processing payouts. You can find API reference here.

Backend API endpoint - [https://sandbox.pesaswap.io](https://sandbox.pesaswap.io)

Dashboard - [https://app.pesaswap.io](https://app.pesaswap.io)

Pesaswap provides an end-to-end payout solution using:

* A **hosted dashboard** for configuring processors
* A **Postman API collection** for processing payouts via API

#### Pre-requisites

Before starting, make sure:

1. ✅ You’ve created an account at [https://app.pesaswap.io](https://app.pesaswap.io)
2. ✅ You’re logged into the dashboard
3. ✅ You’ve generated an API key under **Developers**
4. ✅ You’ve noted your `merchant_id` from the home page

## Configuring Payout Processors

### Step 1 — Log in to your Pesaswap account

Go to: [https://app.pesaswap.io](https://app.pesaswap.io)

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/images/gettingstarted2.png" />

### Step 2 — Navigate to the **Payout Processors** tab

This section lists all the supported payout processors.

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/images/gettingstarted3.png" />

### Step 3 — Select a processor & add credentials and Enable preferred payment methods

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/videos/gettingstarted4%20-%20Made%20with%20Clipchamp.gif" />

Click on your preferred processor and enter the required **authentication keys** or **API credentials**.
Turn on the payment methods you plan to use for payouts.

### Step 5 — Done!

You’ve successfully configured your payout processor!

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/images/gettingstarted5.png" />

## Processing Payouts via Postman

### Step 1 — Import the Postman collection

> Download the collection from the official Pesaswap docs or request it from [pesaswap@Pesaswap.in](mailto:pesaswap@Pesaswap.in)

### Step 2 — Configure your Postman environment

Set the following **environment variables**:

| Variable      | Value                         |
| ------------- | ----------------------------- |
| `baseUrl`     | `https://sandbox.pesaswap.io` |
| `merchant_id` | Your merchant ID              |
| `api_key`     | Your generated API key        |

> Keep your API key secure. Never expose it in client-side code.

### Step 3 — Process payouts

Go to the **“Process Payouts”** section in the collection and send a request using either:

* A saved `payment_method_id`
* A newly added payment method

> Make sure the payout method is compatible with the configured payout processor.

## Steps for processing payouts

### Step 1 - Import postman collection from here.

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/images/gettingstarted6.png" />

### Step 2 - Navigate to Variables tab to set up below variables

* baseUrl

* merchant\_id

* api\_key

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/images/gettingstarted7.png" />

### Step 3 - Head to "Process payouts" section for processing payouts.

<img src="https://imgstorepesaswap.blob.core.windows.net/images/gettingstarted8.png" />