How to Create a New PayPal Client ID and Secret Key
Step 1: Create a PayPal Business Account
Before getting started, ensure you have an active PayPal business account. If not, you can quickly set one up by providing details like your legal business name and taxpayer identification number. You’ll also need to link your business bank account to receive sales proceeds.
Step 2: Create a New App
At the top of the dashboard, click on “Apps & Credentials” (or “My Apps & Credentials” on mobile). You’ll see a “Default Application” under “REST API apps,” which you can ignore.
- Click the blue Create App button to proceed.
- Provide a name for your PayPal app, such as “My Online Store.”
- Select whether the app is for a Merchant or Platform:
- PayPal Merchants: Process payments for your own business. Funds will be deposited into your business account.
- PayPal Platforms: Process payments for other sellers on a marketplace. Payments flow through your business and are distributed to users.
- Click Create App again to generate your Client ID and Secret Key.
How to Find an Existing PayPal Client ID and Secret Key
Step 1: Access Your PayPal Developer Dashboard
Log in to your PayPal Developer Dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to My Apps & Credentials
Click on the “My Apps & Credentials” section to view your existing applications.
Step 3: Locate Your App
Find the app for which you want to retrieve the Client ID and Secret Key in the list of REST API apps.
Step 4: View Credentials
Click on the app name to open the details, where you can view your Client ID and Secret Key.
How to Add PayPal Client ID and Secret Key on CommercePad
Step 1: Access Admin Panel
Log in to your admin panel.
Step 2: Expand Application Settings
In the left menu, expand the “Application Settings” section.
Step 3: Open Domain Configuration
Locate and click on “Domain Configuration.”
Step 4: Navigate to Payment Options
In the top menu, find and select “Payment Options.”
Step 5: Choose Payment Mode
You have two options:
- SandBox: For testing purposes; use sandbox credentials here
- Production: Live mode.
Step 6: Select PayPal
In the options, select PayPal as your payment method.
Step 7: Add Merchant Credentials
Paste your Client ID and Secret Key from your PayPal account into the designated fields.
Step 8: Save Changes
Finally, click the Save button at the bottom of the page to apply the changes.
