admin for Mpesa Payment Plugin Development
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
WordPress Mpesa Plugin Flow Documentation
Overview
This document outlines the flow for a WordPress Mpesa plugin that requires a $3 USD activation fee on an annual basis. Upon successful payment, the plugin automatically activates for use for one year. After one year, reactivation is required. please note that we have the plugin.
Installation and Activation Flow
1. Plugin Installation
User searches for and installs the plugin directly from the WordPress repository
User clicks "Install Now" within the WordPress plugin directory
WordPress automatically downloads and installs the plugin
The plugin appears in the user's WordPress plugin list as "Installed but not activated"
2. Activation Initiation
User clicks the "Activate" button for the plugin
Instead of immediate activation, the system redirects to a payment screen
3. Payment Process
User is presented with a payment screen explaining the $3 USD annual activation fee
User enters their Mpesa phone number in the provided field
User clicks "Proceed to Payment" button
System generates a payment request to Mpesa API
User receives an Mpesa prompt on their phone requesting confirmation
4. Payment Confirmation
User confirms payment on their mobile device by entering their Mpesa PIN
Mpesa processes the $3 USD payment
Mpesa sends a callback to the plugin with the transaction status
5. Activation Completion
If payment is successful:
Plugin automatically activates
System displays a success message: "Payment successful. Plugin activated until [expiration date]."
Plugin dashboard becomes accessible
If payment fails:
System displays an error message with the reason for failure
User is prompted to try again
Annual Renewal Process
1. Expiration Notification
Plugin begins showing renewal notifications 30 days before expiration
Notifications appear in the WordPress dashboard
Optional: Email reminder sent to admin email
2. Upon Expiration
If not renewed, plugin functionality becomes limited or inactive
Admin sees a prominent renewal message when accessing plugin settings
Payment process follows the same flow as initial activation
3. Renewal Payment
User clicks "Renew License" button
Payment process identical to initial activation
Upon successful payment, license extended for another year
Technical Implementation Notes
API Integration
The plugin must integrate with the Mpesa API for payment processing
Required API endpoints:
Payment initiation
Payment confirmation
Transaction status
Security Considerations
Implement secure API key storage
Validate transaction callbacks to prevent spoofing
Implement proper error handling for failed transactions
Database Requirements
Store activation status per site
Store expiration date of current activation
Store transaction IDs for reference
Log payment attempts and their outcomes
User Experience
Provide clear instructions throughout the payment process
Display appropriate error messages for troubleshooting
Include a "Contact Support" option for payment issues
Display remaining time on license in plugin dashboard
Support and Troubleshooting
Consider implementing the following support features:
FAQ section for common issues
Payment verification tool
Grace period option (3-7 days) after expiration
Manual activation option for support staff
Overview
This document outlines the flow for a WordPress Mpesa plugin that requires a $3 USD activation fee on an annual basis. Upon successful payment, the plugin automatically activates for use for one year. After one year, reactivation is required. please note that we have the plugin.
Installation and Activation Flow
1. Plugin Installation
User searches for and installs the plugin directly from the WordPress repository
User clicks "Install Now" within the WordPress plugin directory
WordPress automatically downloads and installs the plugin
The plugin appears in the user's WordPress plugin list as "Installed but not activated"
2. Activation Initiation
User clicks the "Activate" button for the plugin
Instead of immediate activation, the system redirects to a payment screen
3. Payment Process
User is presented with a payment screen explaining the $3 USD annual activation fee
User enters their Mpesa phone number in the provided field
User clicks "Proceed to Payment" button
System generates a payment request to Mpesa API
User receives an Mpesa prompt on their phone requesting confirmation
4. Payment Confirmation
User confirms payment on their mobile device by entering their Mpesa PIN
Mpesa processes the $3 USD payment
Mpesa sends a callback to the plugin with the transaction status
5. Activation Completion
If payment is successful:
Plugin automatically activates
System displays a success message: "Payment successful. Plugin activated until [expiration date]."
Plugin dashboard becomes accessible
If payment fails:
System displays an error message with the reason for failure
User is prompted to try again
Annual Renewal Process
1. Expiration Notification
Plugin begins showing renewal notifications 30 days before expiration
Notifications appear in the WordPress dashboard
Optional: Email reminder sent to admin email
2. Upon Expiration
If not renewed, plugin functionality becomes limited or inactive
Admin sees a prominent renewal message when accessing plugin settings
Payment process follows the same flow as initial activation
3. Renewal Payment
User clicks "Renew License" button
Payment process identical to initial activation
Upon successful payment, license extended for another year
Technical Implementation Notes
API Integration
The plugin must integrate with the Mpesa API for payment processing
Required API endpoints:
Payment initiation
Payment confirmation
Transaction status
Security Considerations
Implement secure API key storage
Validate transaction callbacks to prevent spoofing
Implement proper error handling for failed transactions
Database Requirements
Store activation status per site
Store expiration date of current activation
Store transaction IDs for reference
Log payment attempts and their outcomes
User Experience
Provide clear instructions throughout the payment process
Display appropriate error messages for troubleshooting
Include a "Contact Support" option for payment issues
Display remaining time on license in plugin dashboard
Support and Troubleshooting
Consider implementing the following support features:
FAQ section for common issues
Payment verification tool
Grace period option (3-7 days) after expiration
Manual activation option for support staff