PayPal Configuration Reference

Quick reference for PayPal payment gateway settings.

Step-by-Step Tutorials

For complete setup instructions, see:

Settings Overview

Located at PaywallWP → Settings → Payments → PayPal

Setting	Description
Mode	Disabled, Sandbox, or Live Mode
Client ID	Your PayPal app Client ID
Client Secret	Your PayPal app Secret
Webhook ID	Your webhook identifier

Environment	Dashboard URL
Sandbox	https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/applications/sandbox
Live	https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/applications/live

https://yoursite.com/wp-json/paywallwp/v1/paypal-webhook

Add webhooks in your PayPal app settings under "Webhooks" section.

Event	Purpose
`BILLING.SUBSCRIPTION.ACTIVATED`	New subscription
`BILLING.SUBSCRIPTION.CANCELLED`	Cancellation
`BILLING.SUBSCRIPTION.EXPIRED`	Expiration
`BILLING.SUBSCRIPTION.SUSPENDED`	Payment failure
`PAYMENT.SALE.COMPLETED`	Payment received
`PAYMENT.SALE.REFUNDED`	Refund

Type	Purpose
Business	Merchant account (create plans, receive payments)
Personal	Buyer account (test purchases)

Use any future expiry and any CVV.

Resource	URL
Developer Dashboard	https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/
Sandbox Apps	https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/applications/sandbox
Live Apps	https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/applications/live
Sandbox Accounts	https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/accounts
Sandbox PayPal	https://www.sandbox.paypal.com/
Webhook Simulator	https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/webhooksSimulator

Issue	Solution
Invalid Client ID	Check sandbox vs live mode matches
Popup blocked	Allow popups from your site
Webhook not receiving	Verify Webhook ID (not Client ID)
Subscription not activating	Check webhook delivery status

For detailed troubleshooting, see the Troubleshooting Guide.