PhpNuxBill Mpesa STK Push and C2B Offline

M-Pesa STK Push  Integration & C2B OFFLINE for PHPNUXBILL

Overview

Enhance your PHPNUXBILL billing system with seamless M-Pesa STK Push & C2B offline payment integration. This solution allows customers to make payments effortlessly by receiving a prompt on their mobile phones to enter their M-Pesa PIN and complete transactions securely. Additionally, it allows recording offline payments.

Key Features

• Automated Payment Requests – Sends an STK Push request to the customer’s phone.
• Real-Time Transaction Processing – Instantly confirms payments upon user approval.
• Seamless Integration – Designed for quick and easy setup in PHPNUXBILL.
• Secure and Reliable – Uses encrypted API requests to safeguard transactions.
• User-Friendly Interface – Simple UI template included for easy interaction.

Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that:

• Your PHP version is 5.6 or higher.
• You have the CreateHotspotUser.php file in your PHPNUXBILL root directory. If not, contact support at 0113015674.

Step-by-Step Installation

Extract the provided folder, which contains the following files:

• mpesa.php – Main integration file.
• c2b.php – Handles customer-to-business (C2B) transactions.
• initiatempesa.php – Triggers the M-Pesa STK Push.
• mpesa.tpl – UI template file.
• mpesa_transactions.php – Transaction management file.
• mpesa_transactions.tpl – UI template for transaction configuration.
• README.md – Documentation file.

Configure Your Credentials Open initiatempesa.php and enter your Safaricom API credentials:

1. $consumerKey = ''; // Your M-Pesa Consumer Key $consumerSecret = ''; // Your M-Pesa Secret Key $BusinessShortCode = ''; // Your Business Short Code $Passkey = ''; // Your Lipa Na M-Pesa Passkey

File Placement Place the files into the appropriate directories within your PHPNUXBILL installation:

• mpesa.php → Place inside the paymentgateway folder.
• mpesa.tpl → Place inside the paymentgateway > ui folder.
• initiatempesa.php → Place inside the plugin folder.
• mpesa_transactions.php → Place inside the plugin folder.
• mpesa_transactions.tpl → Place inside the plugin > ui folder.
• c2b.php → Place inside the plugin folder.

Folder Structure After Installation

PHPNUXBILL/

PHPNUXBILL/
├── paymentgateway/
│   ├── mpesa.php
│   ├── ui/
│       ├── mpesa.tpl
├── plugin/
│   ├── initiatempesa.php
│   ├── mpesa_transactions.php
│   ├── c2b.php
│   ├── ui/
│       ├── mpesa_transactions.tpl
 

Additional Notes

• Ensure proper file permissions to avoid permission issues.
• Perform a test transaction to verify the integration.
• Refer to PHPNUXBILL documentation for troubleshooting steps.

Best Practices

• Use Version Control: Track modifications using Git or other versioning tools.
• Backup Before Changes: Save a copy of your PHPNUXBILL installation before adding new files.

For assistance or troubleshooting, feel free to reach out. Upgrade your PHPNUXBILL system today with fast and secure M-Pesa STK Push payments!