NodeJS Backend Installation Overview

To deploy your Platfone NodeJS App, follow these steps:

  1. Get Platfone API key (~1 min.)

    You can use the sandbox API key for testing and development.

  2. Prepare MySQL database (~5 min.)
  3. Configure payment gateways (~3-5 min. per gateway)

    You can skip payment gateway setup and top-up customer balance manually later.

  4. Deploy Platfone NodeJS Backend (~5-10 min.)
    • Clone the repository or download the release
    • Install dependencies and configure environment variables
    • Run database migrations
    • Start the server

What’s next?

Get your Platfone API key

Obtain your production or sandbox API key.

Prepare MySQL database

Create and configure a MySQL (MariaDB) database for the backend.

Configure payment gateways

Set up payment processing for transactions.

Deploy NodeJS Backend

Follow the steps to complete the installation.