In order to integrate Express Checkout with the REST API, a PayPal client ID that authenticates a merchant’s account with PayPal is necessary. A client ID can only be created by the account holder.
Ask the merchant to share their client ID with you if you’re a developer integrating Express Checkout on the client’s behalf. If the merchant hasn’t already done so, they must create a client ID.
Steps to find the PayPal ID and PayPal Client Secret Key:
1. Go to PayPal Developers Website home page.
2. Then Login to the dashboard.
You can log in with your mobile number using OTP and set up your profile by adding basic details.
3. Go to “[Your Name]“, then go to “Dashboard” in the top right corner. You will get an option to “Create App“. Create your new app.
4. Fill in the details for the new app and create a new app. A new screen will open.
5. On the next page, you will be able to see your PayPal Client ID and PayPal Client secret.
Note: You will find Sandbox App settings and credentials on the same page.
6. You have the PayPal Client ID and secret.
You need a developer, personal, or business account to access the Developer Dashboard, get credentials, and create sandbox accounts. Different levels of access to PayPal functionality are available with each account. On the My Account page in the Developer Dashboard, you can upgrade your account if you need access to a feature you don’t currently have.
| Capabilities | Developer Account | Personal Account | Business Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access sandbox | x | x | x |
| Send and receive money | x | x | |
| Go live | x |
You can use the Paypal Client ID with our One Page supercheckout Prestashop module and integrate the Paypal payment gateway and transform the standard checkout into an optimized, seamless, and feature-rich One page express checkout.
Apart from it, along with Prestashop we offer One Page checkout modules for Opencart and Magento 2 eCommerce platforms. The One Page SuperCheckout Addon has over 15,000 downloads on the official addon store and is one of the top-selling extensions. On top of that, the module supports all the popular payment gateways and shipping methods, opening the door for endless customizations for eCommerce store admin.
Having queries about PayPal payment gateway integration, get in touch with our support team at our email address support@knowband.com.
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