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To create a single checkout link for multiple products using Dodo Payments, you can utilize the "Checkout Sessions" feature. This allows you to bundle multiple products into one checkout session. Here's how you can achieve that:

1. Create a Checkout Session: Use the Dodo Payments API to create a checkout session that includes all the products and their quantities in a single request.

2. Define the Product Cart: Structure your request to include a product_cart array, which will list all the products you want to include in the checkout session, each with its respective product_id and quantity.

3. Add Metadata and Redirect URL: You can include metadata and a return_url to redirect users after a successful checkout. Metadata can be useful for tracking purposes.

4. API Request Example:

   const session = await client.checkoutSessions.create({
     product_cart: [
       { product_id: 'prod_1', quantity: 5 },
       { product_id: 'prod_2', quantity: 3 }
     ],
     customer: {
       email: '[email protected]'
     },
     return_url: 'https://site.com',
     metadata: {
       message: 'HappyBday'
     }
   });
   

5. Receive Checkout URL: The response from the API will include a checkout_url that you can use to redirect your customers to complete their purchase.

This method allows you to handle multiple products in a single transaction seamlessly. It's important to ensure that the products are compatible (e.g., all one-time purchase products) as the API may not support mixing product types like subscriptions and one-time purchases in a single session.

For detailed API documentation and more examples, you can refer to the Dodo Payments developer resources and API reference.

Helpful Links:

• Checkout Sessions Documentation

• API Reference for One-Time Payments
• API Reference for Subscriptions

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The CORS error you're encountering typically happens when your frontend application tries to make a request to a different domain, and the server does not permit it. To resolve this issue with Dodo Payments API, here are some steps you can take:

1. Check API Endpoint: Ensure that you are using the correct API endpoint URL. If you're in a development environment, make sure the endpoint is set to the test environment, and for production, use the live environment.

2. Server-Side Handling: Make API requests from your server instead of directly from the client-side JavaScript. This is a common practice to avoid CORS issues, as the server-to-server communication doesn't face the same restrictions.

3. CORS Configuration: If you have control over the server handling the API requests, ensure that CORS is properly configured to allow requests from your domain. This typically involves setting the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header to your domain.

4. Environment Variables: Make sure you have set your API key and environment variables correctly in your server configuration. Use process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY to securely manage your API credentials.

5. Middleware Setup: If you're using a framework like Express.js, set up middleware to handle CORS. Here is an example:

   const express = require('express');
   const cors = require('cors');
   const app = express();
   
   app.use(cors());
   

6. Proxy Configuration: If you are using a frontend framework like React, consider setting up a proxy in your development server to redirect API requests to the Dodo Payments API server.

If the issue persists, you might need to check with your hosting provider or consult the Dodo Payments support for specific CORS configurations related to their API.

Helpful Links:

• Checkout Sessions Documentation
• API Reference for Payments
• Dodo Payments SDKs

Hey @timber bobcat, We have limited availability over weekends, but rest assured we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

To resolve the CORS error you're encountering when using the Dodo Payments API, here are some steps you can take:

1. Server-Side Handling: Make API requests from your server instead of directly from the client-side JavaScript. This is a common practice to avoid CORS issues, as server-to-server communication doesn't face the same restrictions.

2. CORS Configuration: If you control the server handling the API requests, ensure that CORS is properly configured to allow requests from your domain. This typically involves setting the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header to your domain.

3. Use Middleware for CORS: If you're using a framework like Express.js, you can set up middleware to handle CORS. Here's an example of how to do this:

   const express = require('express');
   const cors = require('cors');
   const app = express();
   
   app.use(cors());
   

4. Proxy Configuration: If you're using a frontend framework like React, consider setting up a proxy in your development server to redirect API requests to the Dodo Payments API server.

5. Environment Variables: Ensure your API key and environment variables are correctly set in your server configuration. Use process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY to manage your API credentials securely.

6. API Endpoint: Ensure you are using the correct API endpoint URL. For development, use the test environment endpoint, and for production, use the live environment endpoint【4:0†source】.

If the issue persists, you may need to check with your hosting provider or consult Dodo Payments support for specific CORS configurations related to their API.

For creating a single checkout link for multiple products, you can use the "Checkout Sessions" feature. Here's how you can achieve that:

1. Create a Checkout Session: Use the Dodo Payments API to create a checkout session that includes all the products and their quantities in a single request.

2. Define the Product Cart: Structure your request to include a product_cart array, which will list all the products you want to include in the checkout session, each with its respective product_id and quantity.

3. Add Metadata and Redirect URL: Include metadata and a return_url to redirect users after a successful checkout.

4. Example API Request:

   const session = await client.checkoutSessions.create({
     product_cart: [
       { product_id: 'prod_1', quantity: 5 },
       { product_id: 'prod_2', quantity: 3 }
     ],
     customer: {
       email: '[email protected]'
     },
     return_url: 'https://site.com',
     metadata: {
       message: 'HappyBday'
     }
   });
   

5. Receive Checkout URL: The API response will include a checkout_url that you can use to redirect your customers to complete their purchase【4:10†source】【4:11†source】.

Helpful Links:

• Checkout Sessions Documentation
• API Reference for Payments
• Dodo Payments SDKs