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

# Gocardless

# **PREPARATION**

No prerequisites.

# CONNEXION

**Step 1:** Choose a name for your connection (informative).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/chift/g_wzHBUE35cgmYIE/images/help/gocardless/gocardless-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=g_wzHBUE35cgmYIE&q=85&s=bd57e0f94e352159d3389e545695ecb7" alt="" width="596" height="111" data-path="images/help/gocardless/gocardless-1.png" />

**Step 2** : (**Optional**) Enter the secret key of your shop. If you are asked for this please continue the steps below "[Configuration - access token](#h_7100dcc8a7)". Otherwise continue to **step 3a.**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/chift/g_wzHBUE35cgmYIE/images/help/gocardless/gocardless-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=g_wzHBUE35cgmYIE&q=85&s=77db7c26af1f61fda60c27ee3b1acd21" alt="" width="962" height="184" data-path="images/help/gocardless/gocardless-2.png" />

**Step 3a:** Click "Connect" or "Authorise" to finalise the connection.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/chift/g_wzHBUE35cgmYIE/images/help/gocardless/gocardless-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=g_wzHBUE35cgmYIE&q=85&s=e5ff3ec58552b4ca3b21ba9e65cb60fe" alt="" width="118" height="47" data-path="images/help/gocardless/gocardless-3.png" />

**Step 4a:** You are redirected to Gocardless for authorisation. Please follow the process as requested

## Configuration - access token (only if access token is asked)

Proceed with those steps only if you are asked for an access token.

*Follow the documentation as specified here*\*\*:\*\* [https://support.gocardless.com/hc/en-gb/articles/17144828748444-How-to-create-an-access-token](https://support.gocardless.com/hc/en-gb/articles/17144828748444-How-to-create-an-access-token)

3b: When the access token is generated, please copy the access token and paste it in the expected field.