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Payment links

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Payment Links are a simple, no-code solution that allow businesses to charge customers through a unique URL. These links can be shared across channels like email, WhatsApp, or social media. This guide outlines how to use the new Payment Links interface in the 4Geeks Console, including link creation, filtering, and status tracking.

Note

Payment Links are currently limited to one-time payments. They are not associated with products and do not support recurring charges.

To access the Payment Links section:

  1. Log into the 4Geeks Console. Navigating to Log-In.
  2. Once logged in, click on Sales on the left navigation panel.
  3. From the dropdown, select Payment Links (third option).

Note

The Payment Links page will load, displaying a table of previously created links along with tools for filtering.

Navigating to Payment Links

Payment Links page overview

The main page is composed of the following elements:

  • Pagination controls – A dropdown to choose how many links to display per page.
  • Status filter – A dropdown menu for filtering links by payment status.
  • New Link button – Opens the form to create a new payment link.
  • Data table – Lists all payment links with key information.

Payment Links Page Overview

Table columns

Column Description
ID Unique identifier of the payment link
Customer Associated customer’s name or contact
Amount Total amount of the payment
Date Created Timestamp when the link was generated
Status Current status of the payment link

You can filter and track links based on the following statuses:

Status Description
pending The payment link is active but the payment hasn’t been completed yet.
paid The link has been paid successfully without a time limit applied.

Status Filter Dropdown

To create a new payment link:

  1. Click on the New Link button in the top-right corner of the Payment Links page. New Payment Link Form

  2. Fill in the required fields:

    • Description – A brief description of the product or service.
    • Amount – The total price to be charged.
    • Currency – Choose the currency from the dropdown (e.g., USD, CRC). New Payment Link Form

  3. Click Create Now. New Payment Link Form

Note

All fields must be completed to proceed. If any field is empty, the button will remain inactive.

Once created, a modal will appear showing the generated payment link and a Copy button to share it.

Payment Link Created Modal

You can inspect any previously created payment link by clicking on its ID in the table. This opens the detailed view, which displays:

  • The payment link URL
  • The description
  • The total amount to be paid
  • The copy-to-clipboard button

This view is useful for retrieving and resending links when needed.

Payment Link Details

Security and limitations

4Geeks Payment Links include built-in 3D Secure (3DS) authentication to enhance payment safety. This is an additional verification step required by most card networks (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) to protect both the customer and merchant from fraudulent activity.

With 3DS enabled, customers are redirected to a verification screen where they must confirm their identity—typically using a one-time password, facial recognition, or an app notification. Once verified, the transaction is processed securely.

Note

There are no additional fees to generate payment links, and no limit to the number of links you can create.

Best practices and notes

  • Payment links are secured with 3D Secure authentication.
  • No technical skills are required to generate or share links.
  • Links can be distributed across multiple channels: email, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, etc.