Steps to get a Client ID and Secret

If you have an existing PayPal business account, log in to the account. Otherwise, sign up and create a new business account.

  1. From the Activity tab, select API Access.

PayPal Business Account - API access

Alternatively, from the profile tab, navigate to the Account settings.

PayPal Business Account - Account Settings

From Account settings, click on View/Update inline to the API access bar.

![Account settings - PayPal
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  1. From the API credentials page, scroll down to the REST API Integration section and click Manage API apps and credentials.
    PayPal Business Account - REST API Integration
  2. The REST API apps window opens up. Click on the PayPal Developer experience link to create or manage apps.

PayPal Business Account - PayPal Developer Experience

  1. From the dashboard, click on Apps & Credentials.

    PayPal developer dashboard

  2. Next, click on the Create App.

    PayPal Business Account - Create REST API Apps

  3. In the form that just came up, input the application details and click on Create App.

    PayPal Business Account - Create New App

  4. Now the Credentials are generated. Copy the Client ID and Secret.

    PayPal Business Account - Client App and Secret

  5. Paste the credentials in the respective fields of the plugin.

PayPal Business Account - PayPal Credentials

Last modification:November 17, 2025
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