Payment links
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.
Accessing the payment links¶
To access the Payment Links section:
- Log into the 4Geeks Console.
- Once logged in, click on Sales on the left navigation panel.
- From the dropdown, select Payment Links (third option).
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The Payment Links page will load, displaying a table of previously created links along with tools for filtering.
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.
Table columns¶
Column | Description |
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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 |
Payment link status definitions¶
You can filter and track links based on the following statuses:
Status | Description |
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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. |
Creating a new payment link¶
To create a new payment link:
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Click on the New Link button in the top-right corner of the Payment Links page.
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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).
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Click Create Now.
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.
Viewing payment link details¶
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.
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.