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  • October 15, 2024
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How to Activate Your PayPal Account on Your WordPress Website in 5 Simple Steps

1. Ensure PayPal Plugin is Installed

  • If the PayPal plugin is already installed (your client may have this done), ensure it is activated.
  • Go to the Plugins section in the WordPress dashboard.
  • Locate the PayPal plugin (e.g., “WooCommerce PayPal Payments”) and click Activate if it’s not already activated.

2. Set Up a PayPal Business Account

(If you already have a PayPal account, skip to step 3)

  • Visit PayPal’s website and sign up for a Business Account.
  • Complete the sign-up process with your business details.

3. Configure PayPal in WordPress

  • In the WordPress dashboard, go to WooCommerce > Settings (or the plugin’s payment settings if not using WooCommerce).
  • Click on the Payments tab and locate PayPal.
  • Click Manage next to PayPal.
  • To link your PayPal account, log into your PayPal Business account, navigate to Account Settings > API Access > NVP/SOAP API Integration (Classic).
  • Click Manage API credentials, and get your API Username, API Password, and Signature.
  • Paste these credentials into the respective fields in your WordPress PayPal settings.

 

4. Optional: Test the Payment Gateway

  • To ensure the integration works correctly, you can enable Sandbox Mode (optional but recommended).
  • Use PayPal’s sandbox testing environment to simulate payments.
  • Once testing is complete, disable Sandbox Mode and ensure Live Mode is activated.

5. Save Changes and Activate PayPal

  • After configuration, click Save Changes.
  • Your PayPal payment gateway is now active, and customers can begin making payments through PayPal on your website.
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