# createApplePayWebSession

Mutation · GraphQL API

Creates an Apple Pay web session for domain validation.

## Authentication

- CLIENT
- SERVER

## Input

- `input` (`CreateApplePayWebSessionInput!`) — required

## Returns [CreateApplePayWebSessionPayload](/braintree/graphql/reference/types/create-apple-pay-web-session-payload)

Payload returned when creating an Apple Pay web session.

### Returned fields

- `clientMutationId` (`String`): An identifier used to reconcile requests and responses. 255 characters maximum.
- `merchantSessionIdentifier` (`String`): The Apple Pay session identifier.

## Examples

### Create apple pay web session

Input fields for creating an Apple Pay web session.

```graphql
mutation createApplePayWebSession($input: CreateApplePayWebSessionInput!) {
  createApplePayWebSession(input: $input) {
    clientMutationId
    merchantSessionIdentifier
  }
}
```

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