Coinsnap for OpenCart Installation Guide

This guide walks you through installing and configuring the Coinsnap payment extension to start accepting Bitcoin payments via the Lightning network.

Integrate Bitcoin & Lightning payments directly into your OpenCart shop.

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Step 1

(1) Navigate to extensions

Find and select the “Extensions” section on the left-hand side of the Opencart login page.

(2) Access to the installer

In the “Extensions” section, find the “Installer” subsection and click on it to continue.

(3) Upload ZIP file

On the right-hand side you will find a blue “Upload” button.
Click on it and proceed to upload the downloaded file.

(4) Install Coinsnap payment extensions

Click on the button to install the Coinsnap Payment Extensions.
After successful installation, the button should now be highlighted in orange.

Step 2

(1) Navigate to extensions

Find and select the “Extensions” section on the left-hand side of the Opencart login page.

(2) Navigate to the subsection Extensions

Within the “Extensions” section, search for the “Extensions” subsection and click on it to continue.

(3) Payments

Under “Select the extension type”, search for the payment category and select it.

Step 3

After you have selected “Payments”, scroll down to find Coinsnap as a payment method.

Click on the “Edit” button on the right-hand side.

Step 4

Enter your login details in your Coinsnap app and navigate to the settings.

Look for the “Store settings” section in the settings, where you can access your store ID and API key.

Copy these login details for future use.

Step 5

If you click on the “Edit” button, fields are displayed in which you must enter the previously copied store ID and the API key.
Fill in these fields and your integration with the Coinsnap app will be successfully completed.
You are now ready to accept Bitcoin+Lightning payments.

Make sure Modifications are refreshed after upload.
Use test mode before switching your store live.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Users Ask About This plugin

Can I use both Lightning and on-chain payments?

Yes — Coinsnap supports both.

Does the module work with OpenCart themes?

Yes, it integrates with all modern OpenCart 3.x themes.