How to Install RD Service for Digipay Lite – Step-by-Step Guide

How to Install RD Service for Digipay Lite

A Step-by-Step Guide for Developers and Business Integrators

Introduction

Digipay Lite is a lightweight digital payment solution designed for small businesses and rural banking services. One of its powerful features is the integration with the RD (Rural Development) service, which enables microfinance institutions and cooperative banks to offer recurring deposit schemes directly through the platform.

This guide will walk you through the installation and setup process of the RD service module within Digipay Lite.

Prerequisites

• Digipay Lite installed and running (v2.0 or above)
• Node.js & npm installed on your system
• MongoDB or MySQL database configured
• Admin access to the backend server
• API keys from the RD service provider (if applicable)

Step-by-Step Installation

Step 1: Clone the RD Module Repository

If the RD module is hosted on a private or public repository, clone it into your Digipay Lite modules directory:

git clone https://github.com/your-org/digipay-lite-rd.git  modules/rd

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the RD module folder and install required packages:

cd modules/rd
npm install

Step 3: Configure Environment Variables

Add the following entries to your .env file:

ENABLE_RD_SERVICE=true
RD_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
RD_BASE_URL=https://api.rd-service-provider.com/v1 

Step 4: Update Main App File

In your main app.js or index.js file, import and register the RD service route:

const rdRoutes = require('./modules/rd/routes');
app.use('/rd', rdRoutes);

Step 5: Run Migrations (If Required)

If the RD module requires new collections or tables in your database, run the migration scripts:

npm run migrate --module rd

Step 6: Restart the Server

Restart your Node.js server to apply changes:

npm restart

Testing the Integration

Once the installation is complete, test the endpoint by making a GET request:

curl http://localhost:3000/rd/schemes

You should receive a list of available RD schemes if the service is working properly.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Check logs in logs/rd_service.log
• Ensure API keys are valid and not expired
• Verify network connectivity between Digipay Lite and RD service endpoints
• Use Postman or curl to debug individual API calls

Conclusion

Integrating the RD service into Digipay Lite opens up opportunities for financial inclusion in rural areas by enabling recurring deposit schemes through a simple, scalable platform. With this step-by-step guide, developers can quickly deploy and configure the RD module to support local banking needs.

For further assistance or customizations, refer to the official Digipay Lite documentation or reach out to our support team.

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