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

# Developers

> Create applications, manage API keys, webhooks, and IP whitelisting in the Merchant Dashboard

Developers settings is where you configure API integration from the dashboard. For the full integration walkthrough, see [API Integration Setup](/application/api-application-setup).

<Note>
  The Developers tab is available to users with the **Main**, **Manager**, or **Developer** role when developer features are enabled for your account.
</Note>

## How to access

1. Log in to the [Merchant Dashboard](https://merchant.clickpesa.com).
2. Open **Settings** and select **Developers**.

You can also open the in-dashboard developer hub at [merchant.clickpesa.com/get-started/developers](https://merchant.clickpesa.com/get-started/developers).

## Applications

Create an application for each platform or integration you connect to ClickPesa.

1. Click **Create New Application**.
2. Enter an application name.
3. Select **API** as the integration type.
4. Choose the features you need (for example **Payment API**, **Payout API**, **Checkout Link**).
5. Click **Create**.

After creation, copy your **Client ID** and **API Key** immediately — the API key is shown only once. See [API Integration Setup](/application/api-application-setup) for authentication details.

## Webhooks

Configure webhook endpoints under **Developers** to receive real-time payment and payout notifications. See [Webhooks](/home/webhooks) for event types and payload formats.

## Encryption

If your integration uses checksum validation, configure encryption keys in the Developers section. See [Checksum Security](/home/checksum).

## IP Whitelisting

Restrict API access to approved IP addresses under **Developers → Whitelisted IPs**. Requests from unlisted IPs are denied. See [IP Whitelisting](/home/whitelisted-ip-address).

## Developer setup checklist

The in-dashboard developer hub tracks five setup items:

1. **Add Developer Access** — invite a team member with the Developer role under [Team settings](/dashboard/settings/team)
2. **Create Application** — create an application in Developers settings
3. **API Keys** — generate and store API keys for your application
4. **Webhooks** — configure webhook endpoints
5. **IP Whitelisting** — add approved IP addresses

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