# Braintree
### Step 1 - Activate Braintree
Go to **Gateways** → **Gateway Integrations** and select Braintree. Click on **+ Activate**.
### Step 2 - Add your Braintree credentials
Now the **Create New Gateway** page will appear. Double check that Braintree is selected in the gateway field and fill in the rest of the info on the gateway profile.
Obtain **merchant\_id**, **public\_key**, and **private\_key** from Braintree (additional notes on this below)
Obtain **merchant\_acct\_id** from Braintree. This may be optional depending on your setup at Braintree. The merchant account ID is a unique identifier for a specific merchant account at Braintree. It is used to specify which merchant account to use when creating a transaction. It is not the same value as **merchant\_id**.
Choose to process with Braintree native 3DS using the **secure3DS** box. 3DS requires the checkout page to support [standard redirect handling](https://help.checkoutchamp.com/crm/gateway-setup/direct-api-3ds-instructions) (not required if using Checkout Champ hosted pages).
Check the **storeInVaultOnSuccess** box if you need one-click upsells or recurring billing on this gateway. This enables the customer vault at Braintree.
Choose to **sendProductDetails**
Choose to use Braintree’s test server. Be sure to uncheck **useTestServer** when ready for live traffic.
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**Here are the steps to get your Braintree keys.**
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Step 1: Log in to your Braintree account.
Step 2: Click on the Settings icon and select ‘API’ from the list that flows down.
The API keys page will appear.
Step 3: Under the API keys, click on the ‘view’ button. You can get the public key, private key and merchant id there
