If your goal is to provide a "paper" (like an instruction manual or ebook) for customers to download:

If you just want to test how the checkout looks without submitting official papers yet, use the : Go to Settings > Payments . If you have a provider active, deactivate it. Select (for testing) Bogus Gateway from the list.

Do you need a for a specific country's payment gateway?

If you are using a tool like Ahrefs or a specific payment security badge, you may need to upload a .txt root file to your Content > Files section for validation ( Shopify Community Guide ). 🧪 3. Testing the Gateway (No Papers Needed)

To activate a real payment gateway like Shopify Payments or Stripe , you must provide:

The robots.txt file controls how search engines crawl your site. You can edit the robots.txt template within Shopify's theme code editor.

EIN (Employer Identification Number), GSTIN, or official business registration papers.

Recent utility bills or bank statements in the business or owner's name.