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title: Braintree
description: Learn how to connect and configure Braintree connections in Infoveave to integrate with the Braintree payment gateway API.
---

import { Steps } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

# Braintree

Braintree connection helps Infoveave communicate with the Braintree payment gateway API using the required authentication method and credentials.

## Adding a Braintree Connection

To create a new Braintree connection:

<Steps>
1. Go to **Administration** > **Connections**
2. Click **New Connection** and select **Braintree** from the available connectors
3. In the **New Braintree Connection** form, provide the required configuration details
</Steps>

## Connection Parameters

When setting up a Braintree connection, you need to provide the following details:

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| **Name** | A unique name to identify your Braintree connection |
| **Auth Request Type** | The type of request method used for authentication (GET, POST, etc.) |
| **Auth URL** | The authentication endpoint URL provided by Braintree |
| **Client ID** | Your Braintree API client identifier |
| **Client Secret** | Your Braintree API secret key |

## Authentication Configuration

Configure how Infoveave should authenticate with the Braintree API:

- **Add Auth Headers**: Include authentication headers required by Braintree  
- **Add Auth Form Data**: Add additional form fields needed for authentication

These settings help Infoveave send the correct authentication structure when connecting to the Braintree API.

## Steps to Validate and Save

<Steps>
1. After configuring your Braintree connection parameters, click **Validate** to verify the connection
2. If validation succeeds, click **Save** to store the connection
3. You can now use the Braintree connection as a datasource in your Infoveave workflows and visualizations
</Steps>

## Example Use Cases

With a Braintree connection configured, you can:

- Retrieve payment transactions for reporting and dashboards
- Sync customer and subscription data for analytics
- Automate workflows based on Braintree transaction updates
- Build revenue dashboards using Braintree data
- Combine Braintree payments with CRM or sales data for deeper insights
- Analyze subscription trends, failed payments, and recurring billing metrics