MBWAY-Payment-Processor-Plugin-for-Guru-LMS

Introduction

The MBWAY Payment Processor Plugin integrates MBWAY, a popular payment method in Portugal, into the Guru LMS platform. Once installed, this plugin adds MBWAY as a payment option on the cart page and allows for various configurations from the plugin setting page.

Features

• Adds MBWAY as a payment option in Guru LMS.
• Configurable plugin settings including dynamic plugin name, MBWAY key, and phishing key.
• Callback URL for processing notifications from Ifthenpay and updating order status.
• Supports multiple languages (English and Portuguese).
• Secure handling of sensitive information such as the phishing key.

Installation

1. Download the Plugin

Obtain the MBWAY payment plugin ZIP file from the (https://github.com/shivamkathyala/MBWAY-Payment-Processor-Plugin-for-Guru-LMS) page.

2. Install the Plugin

• Navigate to Extensions > Manage > Install in Joomla.
• Upload the plugin file and click on Upload & Install.

3. Activate the Plugin

• Go to Extensions > Plugins.
• Search for MBWAY Payment Processor.
• Enable the plugin.

Configuration

1. Access Plugin Settings

• Go to Components > Guru LMS > Payment Methods.
• Click on MBWAY to open the plugin settings page.

2. Set Dynamic Plugin Name

• Enter the desired dynamic name in the Dynamic Name field. This name will be displayed on the cart page and as the payment method in the order manager page.

3. Enter MBWAY Key

• Locate the MBWAY Key field.
• Enter the key provided by Ifthenpay.

4. Enter Phishing Key

• Locate the Phishing Key field.
• Enter the phishing key provided by Ifthenpay.

5. Configure Callback URL

• Copy the Approved Callback URL from the plugin settings page.
• Log in to the Ifthenpay back office.
• Navigate to the settings for your MBWAY account and paste the callback URL.
• Add the phishing key in the appropriate field.

6. Save Settings

• Click Save or Save & Close to apply the changes.

Usage

1. Customer Checkout

• When a customer proceeds to checkout on Guru LMS, MBWAY will be listed as a payment option.
• The dynamic name set in the plugin settings will be displayed as the payment method name.

2. Order Management

• Orders placed using MBWAY will reflect the dynamic name set in the plugin on the order manager page.
• The order status will be updated based on the callback received from Ifthenpay.

Technical Details

1. Plugin Files

• Main plugin file: mbway.php
• Additional files: Logo image and an MP3 file for notifications.

2. Callback Handling

• The plugin includes a callback URL that processes notifications from Ifthenpay and updates the order status in Guru LMS accordingly.

3. Language Support

• The plugin supports multiple languages (English and Portuguese).
• Language constants are defined in language folders (e.g., en-GB, pt-PT).

4. Security

• Ensure that the phishing key is kept confidential and only shared with Ifthenpay as required.
• The callback URL should be secured with HTTPS to protect against tampering.

Troubleshooting

1. Payment Not Showing on Cart Page

• Verify that the plugin is enabled and configured correctly.
• Check that the dynamic plugin name is set and saved properly.

2. Order Status Not Updating

• Ensure that the callback URL is correctly set in the Ifthenpay back office.
• Confirm that the phishing key matches the one configured in the plugin settings.

3. Language Issues

• Ensure that language files are correctly placed in the respective folders.
• Verify that the constants are correctly defined and translated.

Contact

For any questions or issues, please contact on email: shivamkathyala@gmail.com

Acknowledgements

• Thanks to Ifthenpay for providing the MBWAY API.
• Thanks to the Guru LMS team for the great learning management system.