> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wava.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account Setup

> Setting up your Wava merchant account.

# Account Setup

To start accepting payments with Wava, you need a merchant account in both development and production environments.

## Development account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the dev dashboard">
    Visit [app.dev.wava.co](https://app.dev.wava.co) and create an account with your email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a test store">
    Create a test store with test data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the compliance form">
    Fill the compliance form with test data — there are no required fields in development.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your merchant key">
    Navigate to **Settings > Integrations > API** to get your development merchant key.

    Direct link: [app.dev.wava.co/config#integrations](https://app.dev.wava.co/config#integrations)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Production account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register your business">
    Visit [app.wava.co](https://app.wava.co) and create an account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete your business profile">
    Fill in your business information and required documentation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure payment gateways">
    Enable the payment gateways you want to offer (Nequi, Daviplata, Breb).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up bank account">
    Configure your bank account for payouts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your production credentials">
    Navigate to **Settings > Integrations > API** for your production merchant key.

    Direct link: [app.wava.co/config#integrations](https://app.wava.co/config#integrations)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Before processing live payments, you must complete the [Go Live](/getting-started/go-live) process. Contact [soporte@wava.co](mailto:soporte@wava.co) for assistance with account setup.
</Note>