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# How to Add PayPal Express as a Payment Method
> Configure PayPal Express
**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
## 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**.
## Adding PayPal Express in Upmind
1. In Upmind, go to **Settings** > **Payment Providers**.
2. Click **Add Payment Provider**.
3. Choose **PayPal Express**.
4. Enter a display name. We suggest **PayPal**.
5. Set **Test Mode** to **No**.
6. Enter your **API credentials**.
7. Click **Test Credentials** to confirm.
8. (Optional) Add currencies and payment instructions.
9. Click **Create**.
## Editing PayPal Express
To edit, go to **Settings** > **Payment Providers**, click the three dots next to PayPal Express, and select **Edit**.