Paystack Integration

Important Notice

🚨 DO NOT hardcode sensitive information (such as API keys or secret keys) directly in your JavaScript code. Instead, use a secure method to store and access them.

Storing API Keys Securely

Option 1: Using a .env File (For Local Development with a Backend)

If you're using a local development server with Node.js or another backend technology, store your API keys in a .env file:

PAYSTACK_PUBLIC_KEY=your-public-key-here

Then, access them securely in your JavaScript:

fetch('/get-paystack-key') .then(response => response.json()) .then(data => { const paystackPublicKey = data.key; console.log(paystackPublicKey); });

Option 2: Using Environment Variables in Deployment

If deploying to a hosting platform like Vercel or Netlify, store API keys as environment variables in the project settings.

Option 3: Using JavaScript Safely

If you must use an API key in frontend JavaScript, ensure it is only the public key and never expose private or secret keys:

const PAYSTACK_PUBLIC_KEY = 'your-public-key-here';

This key should only be used for client-side transactions while all sensitive operations happen on a secure backend.

Best Practices

✅ Never commit your API keys to GitHub.✅ Use a backend to handle sensitive transactions securely.✅ Rotate your API keys regularly for security.✅ Always check that your `` includes sensitive files before pushing to GitHub.

Stay secure and happy coding! 🔐🚀