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PayPal Express, which is the most common PayPal implementation, is a widely used integration that provides a fast and secure checkout experience by redirecting users to PayPal to complete their payment. In this guide, we will set up PayPal Express. You will require:
  • A PayPal account
  • An Upmind account

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Obtaining API credentials from PayPal

  1. Log in to your PayPal account.
  2. Go to Account Settings.
  3. Click API Access > Update.
  4. Under Custom checkout experience, locate NVP/SOAP API Integration (Classic) and click Manage API credentials.
  5. Copy your API Username, API Password, and Signature.
Copy credentials

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Adding PayPal Express in Upmind

  1. In Upmind, go to Settings > Payment Providers.
  2. Click Add Payment Provider.
  3. Choose PayPal Express.
Select PayPal Billing Express
  1. Enter a display name. We suggest PayPal.
  2. Set Test Mode to No.
  3. Enter your API credentials.
  4. Click Test Credentials to confirm.
  5. (Optional) Add currencies and payment instructions.
  6. Click Create.
Fill in the details

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Editing PayPal Express

To edit, go to Settings > Payment Providers, click the three dots next to PayPal Express, and select Edit.