# How AstraPay Works?

#### 🔄 **The Flow of a Payment**

When a customer initiates a payment through AstraPay (via a link, checkout button, or direct integration), the system instantly generates a **temporary wallet address**. This address is:

* **Unique per transaction**
* Linked to a **Payment ID** and **Verification ID** for tracking
* Used only once and never reused

Once the customer sends the payment, the funds are automatically transferred from the temporary wallet to the merchant’s designated receiving wallet — all within seconds. AstraPay never holds or controls the funds.

This design ensures both security and transparency, while allowing payments to be validated and tracked in real time.

#### 🧾 **Ways to Accept Payments**

AstraPay supports multiple integration options:

* **Smart Payment Links** – instantly shareable via social media, messaging apps, or email
* **Redirect from Website or App** – send customers to a secure hosted checkout
* **Embedded Checkout** – integrate AstraPay directly into your website, app, or bot

All options rely on the same non-custodial flow — ensuring maximum flexibility and full control.

#### 🛡️ **Wallet Setup & Security**

To create a business account, users connect their Web3 wallet and verify their email. This wallet acts as your **identity and login method**, but it does **not need to be used for receiving payments**.

Merchants can assign any wallet address to receive funds — including **offline cold wallets or multi-sig vaults** — providing complete freedom and security.

#### 📊 **Real-Time Dashboard**

Once registered, users gain access to a powerful dashboard where they can:

* Monitor transactions in real time
* Create and manage products or invoices
* Generate payment links
* Track analytics and performance
* Access AI-powered tools (via $ASTRA)

#### ⚙️ **Fee Model**

AstraPay charges ultra-low fees, down to **0.5%**, which are automatically deducted during the transaction. Merchants receive the **net amount directly into their wallet**, with no need for manual claims or withdrawals.

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AstraPay is designed to be secure, scalable, and easy to use — giving you the infrastructure to accept crypto payments globally without friction, custody, or compromise.