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Add a PayPal Payment Gateway

Hannah
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Easily Configure PayPal as Your Payment Gateway

PayPal is one of the most widely used online payment platforms, allowing your customers to pay securely with their PayPal account or credit/debit card. Adding PayPal as a payment gateway to your system makes it easier to accept payments and keep transactions synchronized in real time.

This guide walks you through the process of adding PayPal as a payment gateway, configuring Instant Payment Notifications (IPN), and ensuring your account is properly set up.

 

Steps to Add PayPal

Step 1: Go to Settings in your system menu, then select Payment Gateways.

FStep 2: From the Payment Gateways screen, you have two ways to begin adding PayPal:

  • Click Add PayPal.
  • Or, click New Payment Gateway at the top, then select PayPal from the pop-up window.

Step 2: A new configuration window will open. Complete the following setup:

  1. Follow the IPN Instructions
    • Log in to your PayPal account.
    • Navigate to Account Settings > Website Payments.
    • Locate Instant Payment Notifications (IPN) and turn it on.
    • Enter the provided notification URL in the notify_url field.
    • This ensures your system receives real-time transaction updates.
  2. Enter Your PayPal Email
    • In the Email field, input the email address linked to your PayPal business account.
  3. Add a Remark (Optional)
    • Use the Remark field to add a description or notes for this gateway.
  4. Set the Status
    • Select Active to enable PayPal immediately, or Inactive to save it for later activation.

Step 3: Click Save once all details are entered and IPN is enabled. PayPal will now appear in your list of payment gateways.

Important Notes

  • A PayPal Business Account is required for integration.
  • Ensure IPN is enabled; otherwise, your system won’t receive payment confirmations.
  • The email you enter must match the one registered with your PayPal account.

Tips

  • Test your PayPal integration with a sandbox account before going live.
  • Keep your PayPal account information updated to avoid payment issues.
  • If multiple payment gateways are active, clearly set PayPal’s display name so customers can easily recognize it at checkout.

🔍 Viewing Account Status

  • Accounts are labeled Active (green) or Inactive (orange) in the Status column.
  • Use the Filter buttons at the top to view All, Active, or Inactive accounts.

 

💬 Need Help?

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@fynloapps.com. 🚀

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