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title: Test a payment checkout before sharing it in Infinity3
description: "Check your customer’s checkout journey before sharing a payment link or accepting live payments. #### Before you start You’ll need a connected payment provider and a checkout that supports an explicitly labelled **Test** mode. Obtain test payment details from your…"
url: "https://www.infinity3.co.uk/help/test-a-payment-checkout-before-sharing-it-in-infinity3/"
updated: "2026-10-08"
category: "Infinity3 Platform / Payments & Invoicing"
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# Test a payment checkout before sharing it in Infinity3

Check your customer’s checkout journey before sharing a payment link or accepting live payments.

#### Before you start

You’ll need a connected payment provider and a checkout that supports an explicitly labelled **Test** mode. Obtain test payment details from your provider’s official documentation.

Use a dedicated test contact with an email address you control. Review any purchase workflows so a test does not trigger unwanted customer messages or fulfilment.

#### Test a payment link

1. Open **Payments** → **Payment Links**.
2. Open the link you want to check.
3. Select **Test** using the payment-mode control and save.
4. Open the checkout through the available preview or link control.
5. Check the product, quantity, currency, price and any recurring billing details.
6. Complete checkout using the provider’s test details.
7. Check the confirmation and any resulting test records or notifications.

Test mode simulates payment without collecting real money. Never enter real card details into a test checkout.

#### Before going live

Switch the payment link to **Live**, save and reopen the customer-facing link. Confirm the correct business payment account and final checkout details before sharing it.

Test availability and controls vary between checkout types and providers. If your checkout has no clear Test option, contact Infinity3 before attempting a test.

If checkout fails, provide the link, provider, mode and error shown. Do not send card details or security codes.