# How to set up our Magento Extension

First you need to install our Magento Extension in your Magento Store.

## Prerequisites

> **INFO**
>Before configuring the BlockBee extension, ensure you have:
> - Magento installed with admin access
> - Installed the BlockBee Magento Extension
> - A BlockBee [API Key](/kb/tutorials/dashboard/how-to-generate-a-new-api-key)
> - [Wallet addresses configured](/kb/tutorials/dashboard/how-to-set-up-the-addresses) in your BlockBee Dashboard


## Configuration Steps

### Step 1: Access Stores Menu

After all is set, go to the Magento Administration area and click **Stores**.

![How to set up Magento Extension - Step 1](/kb/tutorials/plugins/setup-magento-1.png)

### Step 2: Open Configuration

In the menu click **Configuration**.

![How to set up Magento Extension - Step 2](/kb/tutorials/plugins/setup-magento-2.png)

### Step 3: Expand SALES Menu

Click **SALES** to show a dropdown menu.

![How to set up Magento Extension - Step 3](/kb/tutorials/plugins/setup-magento-3.png)

### Step 4: Navigate to Payment Methods

Then, click **Payment Methods**.

![How to set up Magento Extension - Step 4](/kb/tutorials/plugins/setup-magento-4.png)

### Step 5: Locate BlockBee Section

In the Payment Methods page scroll to the BlockBee area, where you will set up our extension.

![How to set up Magento Extension - Step 5](/kb/tutorials/plugins/setup-magento-5.png)

### Step 6: Enable the Extension

It's important to enable the extension setting the **Enable** option to "Yes". Feel free to set up the remaining settings as you wish.

![How to set up Magento Extension - Step 6](/kb/tutorials/plugins/setup-magento-6.png)

### Step 7: Configure API Key and Cryptocurrencies

Paste your API Key that you got from BlockBee Dashboard and select the cryptocurrencies you want to accept (CTRL + click on Windows and CMD + Click on MacOS, to accept multiple currencies). Please make sure you also did set the address in the Dashboard otherwise the extension will throw errors in the payment.

> **WARNING**
>**Important:** Ensure your wallet addresses are configured in the BlockBee Dashboard for each cryptocurrency you select, otherwise the extension will throw errors during payment processing.


### Step 8: Save Configuration

Finally, **Save** the settings and your Magento Store is now ready to accept cryptocurrencies.

## Configuration Complete!

Congratulations! Your Magento store is now ready to accept cryptocurrency payments through BlockBee. Customers will be able to select crypto as a payment method during checkout.

> **SUCCESS**
>**Remember:** Ensure your wallet addresses are properly configured in the BlockBee Dashboard for each cryptocurrency you've selected.


## Next Steps

- Test the checkout process to ensure everything works correctly
- Configure [payment settings](/kb/tutorials/dashboard/how-to-set-the-payment-settings-of-your-profile) in your BlockBee Dashboard
- Set up [exchange automation](/kb/tutorials/dashboard/setting-up-exchange-automation-rules) if needed
- Monitor your transactions in the BlockBee Dashboard

## Related Articles

- [How to generate a new API Key](/kb/tutorials/dashboard/how-to-generate-a-new-api-key)
- [How to set up the addresses](/kb/tutorials/dashboard/how-to-set-up-the-addresses)
- [How to set the Payment Settings of your Profile](/kb/tutorials/dashboard/how-to-set-the-payment-settings-of-your-profile)