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Test mode: Test Mode is a special mode of interacting with the system that is useful during the initial setup phase, where a merchant may want to test their setup without processing live card data

While performing a transaction using the Authorize.net Payment Gateway, you may receive the message  (Testmode) This transaction cannot be accepted. Please do the following to switch off Test Mode.

1) Log into the Merchant Interface

2) Select Settings and Profile from the Main Menu

3) Click on the Test Mode Link in the General Section

4) To place your account in Test Mode, click Turn Test ON.
    To turn Test Mode OFF in order to   process live transactions, click Turn Test OFF.

Note: Transactions that are submitted for capture or void via the Unsettled Transactions menu while your account is in Test Mode are also NOT actually processed. Please be sure to verify that Test Mode if OFF when you wish to submit real transactions.

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