commit 7962e9c1d9cc633337966e2c33ec34fb035590eb
parent 9fd67e39380beb96fe63decd452be5e18209b97d
Author: Christian Grothoff <christian@grothoff.org>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:00:09 +0200
update README
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diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
{
"name": "woocommerce-gateway-gnutaler",
- "title": "WooCommerce GNU Taler Payments",
+ "title": "GNU Taler Payment Gateway for WooCommerce",
"version": "1.1.0",
"author": "Taler Systems SA",
"license": "GPL-3.0+",
diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ For refunds, the plugin sends a refund request to the GNU Taler back-end and rec
== Build instructions ==
-To build this project, run:
+To build this project from source, run:
```
npm install
@@ -36,24 +36,51 @@ npm run build
== Installation ==
-1. Ensure you have latest version of WooCommerce plugin installed and are running PHP 7.1 or later
-2. Upload (or copy) the plugin directory (`GNU-Taler-Payment-Gateway`) to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress/WooCommerce site, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins interface at `<your-site>/wp-admin/plugins.php`.
-3. Activate the GNU Taler Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
-4. In the WordPress interface, navigate to WooCommerce -> Settings-> Payments tab. Locate the `GNU Taler Gateway` entry and click the `Set up` button to configure the plugin.
+1. Ensure you have latest version of WooCommerce plugin installed and
+ are running PHP 7.1 or later
+
+2. Upload (or copy) the plugin directory (`GNU-Taler-Payment-Gateway`)
+ to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory of your
+ WordPress/WooCommerce site, or install the plugin through the
+ WordPress plugins interface at `<your-site>/wp-admin/plugins.php`.
+
+3. Activate the GNU Taler Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin
+ through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
+
+4. In the WordPress interface, navigate to
+ WooCommerce -> Settings->Payments tab.
+ Locate the `GNU Taler Gateway` entry and click the
+ `Set up` button to configure the plugin.
+
+5. For the access token, obtain an E-commerce access token from
+ the GNU Taler merchant backend via the "Access tokens" menu
+ (available starting with GNU Taler 1.1)
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
-*Q: Do I have to have a GNU Taler account to test the plugin?*
+*Q: Where can customers get digital cash to pay?*
+
+A: Since 2025 GNU Taler is operated in Switzerland by
+ Taler Operations AG (https://taler-ops.ch/) and
+ is available to Swiss businesses and residents.
+
+*Q: Where else can I get a bank account to test the plugin?*
-A: Yes, you need to have a "bank" account to withdraw cash. You can setup one easily at: https://bank.demo.taler.net/
+A: You need to have a "bank" account to receive or
+ withdraw cash. For testing, you can easily get a
+ bank account using "KUDOS" for testing at:
+ https://bank.demo.taler.net/
-*Q: Does the customer need to have the GNU Taler Wallet installed to pay with GNU Taler?*
+*Q: What is needed to make a payment with GNU Taler?*
-A: Yes, the customer needs the GNU Taler Wallet. The customer can get a wallet here: https://wallet.taler.net/
+A: The customer needs the GNU Taler Wallet.
+ The customer can get a wallet here:
+ https://wallet.taler.net/
-*Q: Can the plugin work without WooCommerce*
+*Q: Can the plugin work without WooCommerce?*
-A: For the plugin to work correctly you need to have the WooCommerce plugin installed on a WordPress site.
+A: For the plugin to work correctly you must to have
+ WooCommerce installed on a WordPress site.
== Changelog ==
