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Torque API Overview

Welcome to the Torque API documentation! Our platform provides a powerful, secure way to integrate multi-product checkout functionality into your ecommerce applications.

What is Torque?​

Torque is a multi-product checkout platform that enables businesses to send entire shopping carts to customers with pre-populated data, real-time tracking, and secure payment processing.

✨ Key Features​

  • 🛒 Multi-Product Checkout: Send complete shopping carts to customers
  • 👤 Pre-populated Data: Customer information automatically filled
  • 📱 Real-time Tracking: Live order status updates
  • 🔒 Secure Payments: Enterprise-grade security and compliance
  • 🌐 Cross-Platform: Works with any ecommerce platform
  • 📊 Analytics: Comprehensive business insights and reporting

🔄 How It Works​

graph LR
    A[Your Store] --> B[Torque API]
    B --> C[Checkout Link]
    C --> D[Customer]
    D --> E[Payment]
    E --> F[Your Wallet]
    B --> G[Webhooks]
    G --> A
  1. Generate Checkout: Your application calls our API to create checkout links
  2. Customer Experience: Customers receive pre-populated checkout pages
  3. Payment Processing: Secure payment handling with real-time updates
  4. Order Management: Webhooks provide instant order status updates
  5. Funds Transfer: Payments are automatically sent to your wallet

🏗️ Architecture​

Core Components​

  • Checkout API: Generate and manage checkout sessions
  • Webhook System: Real-time order updates and notifications
  • Analytics API: Business metrics and performance data
  • Authentication: Secure API key management

Data Flow​

Store Cart → Torque API → Checkout Link → Customer → Payment → Business Wallet
     ↑                                                           ↓
     ←─────────────── Webhook Updates ←──────────────────────────┘

Use Cases​

Ecommerce Platforms​

  • Shopify: Seamless cart integration
  • WooCommerce: WordPress plugin integration
  • Magento: Enterprise ecommerce solutions
  • Custom Platforms: Any platform with API access

Business Types​

  • Retail Stores: Physical and online retail
  • Marketplaces: Multi-vendor platforms
  • Subscription Services: Recurring billing
  • Digital Products: Software, courses, content

Quick Start​

  1. Get API Credentials: Sign up and receive your Business ID and API Key
  2. Install SDK: Use our official packages for easy integration
  3. Generate Checkout: Create your first checkout link
  4. Handle Webhooks: Set up real-time order updates
  5. Go Live: Deploy to production

What's Next?​

🆘 Need Help?​

  • Documentation: This comprehensive guide
  • SDK: Official client libraries
  • Support: Technical assistance and troubleshooting
  • Community: Developer community and discussions

Ready to get started? Set up your first integration or dive into the Authentication guide.