How to Set Up Your PayPal API Credentials

To connect PayPal with your store, you’ll need your PayPal Business API credentials. Here's how to get them in just a few steps:

🔐 Step 1: Create a PayPal Business Account

API credentials are only available for Business accounts.
If you don’t have one yet:

• Go to the PayPal signup page: https://www.paypal.com/signup

• Choose Business Account and follow the registration steps.

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🧑‍💻 Step 2: Access the PayPal Developer Portal

• Visit: https://developer.paypal.com

• Click Log In, and use your PayPal Business credentials.

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⚙️ Step 3: Create an App to Generate Your API Credentials

Once logged in:

1. Go to the Dashboard

2. In the left menu, click My Apps & Credentials

3. Choose the environment:

   • Sandbox for testing

   • Live for production use

4. Click Create App under the desired section

5. Name your app and assign it to a sandbox account if needed

6. Click Create App to confirm

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🔑 Step 4: Get Your API Credentials

After creating the app, you’ll be redirected to its details page.
Here, you’ll find:

• Client ID – a unique identifier for your app

• Client Secret – a secure key used for authentication

⚠️ Both are required to use PayPal’s APIs securely.

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🛒 Step 5: Add Your Credentials to Storely

• Enter your Client ID and Client Secret into the Payment Settings of your Storely dashboard

• Make sure to store them securely, preferably using environment variables, to prevent unauthorized access

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📚 Helpful Resources

• Official PayPal Guide: Get Started with APIs

• PayPal Authentication Documentation

• Video Tutorial on API Setup