How to Configure Payment Providers by Channel in Sparkforge

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Channel-level payment configuration lets you assign different providers to funnels, forms, stores, and invoices instead of relying on one global default. Channel settings override the global default automatically.

Channel-level payment configuration lets you assign specific providers to funnels, forms, stores, and invoices. Instead of one global default, payments route based on where the transaction happens — useful for fee optimization, regional providers, and safer testing.

Why use channel-level providers

  • More flexibility — different providers for different sales experiences.
  • Better optimization — route by fee, region, or provider strength.
  • Safer testing — try a new provider in Test mode without touching live transactions.
  • Cleaner setup — no constant default-provider switching.

Supported channels

  • Funnels — One Step Order Forms
  • Funnels — Two Step Order Forms
  • Forms
  • Stores
  • Calendars
  • Invoices and Invoice Auto Payment
  • Payment Links
  • Courses
  • Communities
  • Surveys

How provider selection works

  • Priority: channel-level settings override the global default.
  • Fallback: if no channel provider is set, the global default is used.
  • Available providers: only providers connected at the account level appear in the dropdown.

Supported combinations

  • PayPal + one other provider (Stripe or NMI).
  • Multiple non-PayPal providers together is not supported (no Stripe + NMI).
  • PayPal can be added or removed alongside another provider.
  • PayPal cannot be directly replaced — remove it first, then add the new one.

Live Mode vs Test Mode

  • Live Mode: real customer transactions.
  • Test Mode: testing flows without processing real payments.

Each mode can have different providers per channel, so you can validate integrations without risk.

Configure providers by channel

  1. Go to Payments.
  2. Click Integrations.
  3. Click Configure Providers.
  4. Toggle between Live or Test mode.
  5. Select the provider(s) for each channel.

Add a provider

Click the + next to a channel and pick from the dropdown of connected providers (Stripe, PayPal, Square, etc.). Add PayPal plus one additional provider.

Remove a provider

Click the X next to the provider and confirm.

Reset a channel

Resetting clears custom configuration and reverts the channel to the global default provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a channel-level provider gets disconnected?
The system falls back to the global default provider. When you reconnect the original, you'll need to set it again as the channel preference.
Can I configure providers per store or per funnel?
Not yet. Configuration is at the channel level today. Per-asset control is planned but not released.
Can I disable payments by removing all providers?
No. Sparkforge reverts the channel to the global default to prevent accidental loss of payment functionality. Payments are only hidden when no providers are connected at all.
How many providers can I use on a single checkout?
PayPal plus one additional provider (Stripe or NMI). Two non-PayPal providers together is not supported.
Will Test mode affect real customers?
No. Test mode runs in parallel with Live mode and never processes real transactions. Each mode keeps its own per-channel provider config.

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