# Creating an iPay account

### Step 1

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Opening an iPay Account is **FREE**. You simply visit the iPay website [https://www.ipaygh.com](https://www.ipaygh.com/) , and click on **Sign Up** button at the top right corner. 
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![Click on the Sign Up button on the top right corner](https://2963751852-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lvq09DA_8pWx4o82BIU%2F-M6JJZ7ktuo1qiokM8BH%2F-M6JQ2t31SU777PxOGfp%2Fipaypage.png?alt=media\&token=09e943a0-5c31-4892-b074-9fd222532037)

### Step 2

 Select the type of account that best fits your needs and fill in your details accordingly.

![Choose account type and click continue](https://2963751852-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lvq09DA_8pWx4o82BIU%2F-M6JJZ7ktuo1qiokM8BH%2F-M6JQo9RH1gx5QCMgfun%2Fipay2.png?alt=media\&token=a713a143-32cc-4661-ad55-1fc51281ed52)

![Fill in your details accordingly and click create account](https://2963751852-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lvq09DA_8pWx4o82BIU%2F-M6JJZ7ktuo1qiokM8BH%2F-M6JRh3qW2F5iGdzBMin%2Fipay3.png?alt=media\&token=530725c5-7bf4-4555-b652-d7bd03e2fa90)

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Once you complete your account creation and are logged into your account, you will directed to the welcome screen to your iPay Dashboard.
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![](https://2963751852-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lvq09DA_8pWx4o82BIU%2F-M6JJZ7ktuo1qiokM8BH%2F-M6JTIuMJeNrtLJTE8wZ%2Fipay4.png?alt=media\&token=eed292e9-4f68-4baf-a79d-2da408c23cb6)

This is your Dashboard, where you can view, setup and manage all your sales, payments, transfers, customers, products, and more. 

By default, your account is on the **BASIC PLAN** and in **TEST MODE**.

> You will need to completed the following steps to **Activate** your Account and receive **LIVE** payments.
>
> 1. Provide your personal information including a valid national ID.
> 2. Link your Bank Account for settlement of funds.
> 3. Provide some information about your business and request activation.


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