Getting started with Mpesa Developer Portal

How to get started with Mpesa Developer Portal(as a dev)

Steps to Signup as a developer

1. Goto to https://openapiportal.m-pesa.com/sign-up

2. Add First and Last name
   

3. Add Login Credentials including email, username, password, accept the terms and conditions.
   

4. Check your email for a new mail, if you can't see it check in the spam folder

   

5. Login using your username and password,

6. Using authenticator service like Google authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator , add the secret to the service and you will be provided with a 6 digit number, use that to finalize the login process.

7. Upon successful login you will be redirected to a Getting Started page in the portal.

What can you do in the portal?

The M-Pesa Developer Portal allows developers the following functions:

• Application Management - View, edit and create new integration services through applications by selecting products, defining their scope, and setting limits.
• Rapid Integration - Develop interfaces quickly by following detailed API documentation, examples, and library codes.
• Sandbox Testing - Secure and isolated testing environment to test interfaces and confirm responses through pre-determined scenarios.
• Developer and Organisation Linking – Connect with organizations and build new applications to integrate with Mobile Money.
• Push for Review Workflow – Initiate a seamless workflow to hand over integration configuration to linked organizations for testing and go-live
• Integrated Support Forum - Get help from experts in the field on various topics
• Dedicated Business Processes - Understand the flow of interfaces/interactions to build better products and inspire future integration services