# Integrate Gateway Features
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/mastercard-gateway/documentation/integrations-types/hosted-checkout/integrate-gateway-features/index.md

If you are using the Hosted Checkout integration method, pay special attention to the following payment gateway features:

* **Security features** : The Hosted Checkout supports security features like [EMV 3-D Secure](https://developer.mastercard.com/mastercard-gateway/documentation/security-and-fraud/authentication/3d-secure-auth/index.md) which is a protocol used to provide an additional security layer in online card payment transactions by requiring the payer to authenticate with their card issuer.
  If you are configured for EMV 3-D Secure authentication, you can choose to bypass that check, as needed:
  Set `interaction.action.3DSecure=BYPASS` in the [INITIATE CHECKOUT](https://developer.mastercard.com/mastercard-gateway/documentation/api-reference/v100/rest/api-ops/index.md#hosted-checkout.md) request.
  If the field value is set to MANDATORY, the Hosted Payment Page uses EMV 3-D Secure authentication with the payer, if it is available.

* [Payment enhancements](https://developer.mastercard.com/mastercard-gateway/documentation/integrations-types/hosted-checkout/integrate-gateway-features/payment-enhancements/index.md): You can enhance your integration to improve the payer experience and to minimize the risks for your own business. Payments can be enhanced with details about ordered goods or services, or for an improved payment experience or easier authentication.

* [Payment links](https://developer.mastercard.com/mastercard-gateway/documentation/integrations-types/hosted-checkout/integrate-gateway-features/payment-links/index.md): Instead of gathering a payer's payment details and authorization in real time, you can create a payment URL and send it to the payer through email, text message, or QR code. When the payer is ready to confirm the order, they click the link and are redirected to the Hosted Payment Page where they can complete the transaction.

* [Payment plans](https://developer.mastercard.com/mastercard-gateway/documentation/integrations-types/hosted-checkout/integrate-gateway-features/payment-plans/index.md): If you have set up payment plans with your merchant account, you can offer them to the payer during a Hosted Checkout transaction, to allow payment in instalments.

* [Non-eCommerce integrations](https://developer.mastercard.com/mastercard-gateway/documentation/integrations-types/hosted-checkout/integrate-gateway-features/non-ecommerce-integrations/index.md): The Hosted Checkout also supports non-eCommerce integrations, such as ordering by telephone.

In addition to the above features, you can also take advantage of general gateway features, such as reporting and notifications. For more information on all available features, see Gateway Features.