> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://apidocs.akinon.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://apidocs.akinon.com/commerce-openapis/checkout/entry-and-address/start-the-checkout-provider-flow.md). # Start the checkout provider flow Marks the checkout provider process as started on the pre-order. No input data is required. After submission the flow advances to `CheckoutProviderSelectionPage`. **Required Fields**: *(none — submitting with an empty body is sufficient)* **State Updates**: * `pre_order.data['checkout_provider_process_started'] = true` * If the user is not yet associated with the pre-order and is authenticated, the user is attached to the pre-order. **Backward Navigation**: * When navigating backward, `checkout_provider_process_started` is removed from `pre_order.data`. **Next Page**: `CheckoutProviderSelectionPage` ```json {"openapi":"3.1.0","info":{"title":"Overview","version":"1.0.0"},"tags":[{"name":"Entry & Address","description":"# Checkout Entry & Address\n\nStart a checkout session and collect delivery information from your customers. These endpoints handle session initialization, delivery address selection, order notes, B2B account settings, and the entry point for external checkout providers.\n\n## Authentication\n\nThese endpoints support both authenticated and anonymous sessions.\n\n- **Authenticated users**: Session cookie (`sessionid`) tracks checkout progress.\n- **Anonymous users**: Guest checkout is available when the `CAN_GUEST_PURCHASE` setting is enabled.\n## Request Format\n\nInclude the following header in all checkout requests:\n\n- **x-requested-with**: `XMLHttpRequest`\n\n## Dynamic Settings\n\n### CAN_GUEST_PURCHASE\nControls whether unauthenticated users can proceed through checkout. When disabled, unauthenticated users are redirected to the login page.\n\n### GIFT_BOX_CONFIGURATIONS\nControls whether the gift box option is shown during checkout entry. 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