GoHighLevel Square Payments Guide

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GoHighLevel Square Payments Guide

If you manage clients in platforms like ClickUp and need a streamlined payment setup, this guide shows you how to connect Square with GoHighLevel and enable secure 3D Secure (3DS) online payments. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to configure Square payments inside your GoHighLevel account for safer and smoother customer checkouts.

This how-to article is based on the official documentation from GoHighLevel Square Payments with 3D Secure.

Overview: Square Payments in GoHighLevel

GoHighLevel integrates directly with Square so that you can accept online payments in your funnels, websites, and order forms. When you enable 3D Secure (3DS), you add an extra verification step for certain card transactions, reducing fraud and chargebacks while keeping the experience smooth for legitimate customers.

In this guide, you will learn how to:

  • Connect your Square account to GoHighLevel
  • Enable and understand 3D Secure (3DS) behavior
  • Use Square as a payment method in funnels and forms
  • Troubleshoot common Square payment issues

How GoHighLevel Uses 3D Secure with Square

3D Secure (often referred to as 3DS) is an additional layer of security for card payments. With GoHighLevel and Square, 3DS is handled automatically by the payment provider when it is required by the card network or the issuing bank.

When a customer pays through a GoHighLevel checkout page using Square:

  • Square checks if the transaction requires 3D Secure authentication.
  • If 3DS is required, the customer is redirected or prompted to confirm the payment via their bank (for example, with a one-time passcode or banking app confirmation).
  • Once the customer completes this verification, the payment is processed and the customer is redirected back to the GoHighLevel page.

You do not have to manually enable 3DS inside GoHighLevel. The configuration is controlled by Square and the card issuer, but integrating Square correctly ensures that eligible transactions benefit from this extra security layer.

Connect Square to Your GoHighLevel Account

Before you can accept payments with Square in GoHighLevel, you must connect your Square account in the Payments settings.

Step 1: Open GoHighLevel Payments Settings

  1. Log in to your GoHighLevel agency or sub-account.
  2. From the left-hand navigation menu, go to Payments.
  3. Select the Integrations or Gateways tab (depending on the interface version).

Step 2: Connect Your Square Account

  1. Locate the Square option in the list of available gateways.
  2. Click Connect or Authorize.
  3. You will be redirected to the Square login page.
  4. Log in using your Square credentials and approve the connection request so that GoHighLevel can process payments on your behalf.
  5. Once authorized, you are redirected back to GoHighLevel, where the Square integration will show as Connected.

After this connection is complete, Square becomes an available payment gateway for your funnels, order forms, and other payment-related assets inside GoHighLevel.

Use Square Payments in GoHighLevel Funnels and Forms

After connecting Square, you must enable it within the specific GoHighLevel funnel or page where you want to accept payments.

Step 1: Open Your Funnel or Website in GoHighLevel

  1. Navigate to Sites in your GoHighLevel account.
  2. Select Funnels or Websites.
  3. Choose the funnel or page where you want to add a Square payment option.
  4. Click Edit to open the funnel step or page editor.

Step 2: Add an Order or Payment Element

  1. In the GoHighLevel editor, add an element that supports payments, such as:
  • Order form
  • Product checkout
  • One-step order form
  1. Configure your product details:
  • Product name
  • Price
  • Billing period (one-time or recurring, if supported)

Step 3: Select Square as the Payment Gateway

  1. Within the order or checkout element settings, look for the Payment Gateway or Processor dropdown.
  2. Select Square from the list of gateways connected to GoHighLevel.
  3. Save the changes to your funnel step or page.

Now, customers visiting that GoHighLevel funnel or page can pay through Square, and when applicable, 3D Secure will be triggered automatically by Square.

How 3D Secure Works for GoHighLevel Square Payments

When you process payments with Square through GoHighLevel, 3D Secure works in the background to help protect high-risk or regulated transactions. Here is what you can typically expect:

  • Automatic decisioning: Square and the card issuer determine when 3DS is required; there is no separate toggle in GoHighLevel.
  • Customer redirection: If 3DS is required, the customer is briefly redirected to a bank or card issuer verification screen.
  • Return to GoHighLevel: After completing 3DS, the customer returns to your GoHighLevel funnel or thank-you page.
  • Failed authentication: If the customer does not pass 3DS, the payment may be declined, and the customer will need to try again or use another payment method.

This design gives you enhanced fraud protection and compliance benefits while keeping the implementation inside GoHighLevel simple and maintenance-free.

Troubleshooting Square Payments in GoHighLevel

If payments via Square are not working correctly in GoHighLevel, use the following checks.

Verify Square Is Connected in GoHighLevel

  • Go to Payments > Integrations within GoHighLevel.
  • Confirm that Square shows a status of Connected.
  • If it does not, click Reconnect and go through the Square authorization steps again.

Check the Funnel or Form Configuration

  • Open the specific GoHighLevel funnel or page in the editor.
  • Confirm that the correct payment element (order form or checkout) is used.
  • Verify that Square is selected as the payment gateway in the element settings.
  • Ensure that the product details such as price and currency are configured correctly.

Review Declined or Failed Transactions

  • Log in to your Square dashboard to see the detailed status of recent transactions.
  • Look for messages about 3D Secure, insufficient funds, card restrictions, or suspected fraud.
  • Explain to customers that some banks may require them to complete the 3DS step successfully for the transaction to go through.

Best Practices for GoHighLevel and Square Payments

To get the best results from Square inside GoHighLevel, consider these practical tips:

  • Use clear checkout copy: Explain that payments are processed securely and that customers might see a brief bank verification screen.
  • Test your funnel: Run several test transactions to ensure the GoHighLevel funnel, product, and Square integration all work as expected.
  • Monitor chargebacks: Track disputes in Square and adjust your funnel copy, refund policies, and follow-up emails in GoHighLevel to reduce risk.
  • Keep records synced: Use tags, pipelines, and workflows in GoHighLevel so each successful Square payment is tied to a clear contact and automation path.

Learn More and Get Help

For more technical details about Square payments and 3D Secure inside GoHighLevel, always refer to the official documentation provided by the platform. The article Square Payments: Smoother and More Secure Payments with 3D Secure (3DS) gives the original reference for this guide.

If you need professional help implementing payment workflows, automation, or advanced funnel strategies around GoHighLevel, you can also contact specialists at Consultevo for consulting and implementation services.

By correctly connecting Square, configuring it in your GoHighLevel funnels, and understanding how 3D Secure operates behind the scenes, you can offer your customers a secure, conversion-friendly payment experience with minimal technical overhead.

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