# Production Access Guide
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/cross-border-services/documentation/tutorials/guide-move-to-production/index.md

## Go Live {#go-live}

After you have tested your implementation in our sandbox and MTF environments, it is time to Move to Production.

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### Step 1: Initiate {#step-1-initiate}

Within your project, click on "Request Production Access" as illustrated below
![request-production](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/cross-border-services/documentation/images/Step1_SBS_updated.png)

### Step 2: Complete Profile {#step-2-complete-profile}

Complete your profile information. The below screen will appear only if this was not done before.
![complete-profile](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/cross-border-services/documentation/images/Step2.1_SBS.PNG)

### Step 3: Enter key credentials for production access {#step-3-enter-key-credentials-for-production-access}

* Enter your Key Alias and Keystore Password to generate the production keys
* Save your Key Alias and Keystore Password for future reference ![create-oauth-key](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/cross-border-services/documentation/images/Step3.PNG)   

### Step 4: Enter key credentials for encryption {#step-4-enter-key-credentials-for-encryption}

Enter your key Alias and Password to generate the encryption keys. Click on Update Project.
![create-encryption-key](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/cross-border-services/documentation/images/Step4.PNG)

### Step 5: Download keys {#step-5-download-keys}

Download your Production and Encryption Keys.
![download-keys](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/cross-border-services/documentation/images/Step5downloadkeys.PNG)
Note:   
\*Downloaded zip file will contain the following files:\*

1. \< Project-Name \>-encryption-mc.p12  

   This file contains the private key for decrypting the response payload.
   The public key for encrypting the request payload can be downloaded in pem format from your [Project page](https://developer.mastercard.com/dashboard) by clicking on the project and using the **Actions \> Download Encryption Key** under the Client Encryption Keys section.

2. \< Project-Name \>-production.p12   

   This is used for Authentication purposes.

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### Step 6: After downloading keys, click on open project and verify Production status. {#step-6-after-downloading-keys-click-on-open-project-and-verify-production-status}

The request is now submitted successfully and may get processed post review in 2-3 business days.
![request-under-review](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/cross-border-services/documentation/images/Step6.png)
Note: Production Keys are generated instantaneously, but they still need to be approved for production environment access before you can go live. Once your production access request has been reviewed, you will receive a notification confirming your access has been approved or denied.