Creating PayPal API Credentials

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Creating API Credentials in PayPal Developer Portal

1

Sign in to PayPal Developer Dashboard

Visit the PayPal Developer Dashboard and sign in with your PayPal Business account.

You need a PayPal Business account to access the developer dashboard. If you don’t have one yet, you’ll need to create one first.

2

Navigate to My Apps & Credentials

Once logged in, click on the Apps & Credentials option in the dashboard menu.

3

Create a New App

Under the “REST API apps” section, click on the Create App button.

4

Configure Your App

Fill in the required details for your app:

1. App Name: Enter a descriptive name (e.g., “Superjoin Integration”)
2. App Type: Select “Merchant”
3. Business Account: Make sure your business account is selected

Then click Create App.

5

Get Your API Credentials

After creating the app, you’ll be taken to the app details page that displays your Client ID and Secret.

Your Client Secret will only be shown once. Make sure to copy it immediately or click “Show” to reveal it. If you lose it, you’ll need to generate a new one.

6

Set App Permissions

In the app details page, scroll down to the “Sandbox App Settings” and “Live App Settings” sections.Make sure the following permissions are enabled:

• Transaction Search: Needed to retrieve transaction data
• Payment Information: Required for payment details
• Invoicing: If you want to import invoice data

Click on Save when you’ve selected all necessary permissions.

7

Switch to Live Mode

By default, your app is created in Sandbox (testing) mode. To use it with your real PayPal account:

1. Switch from “Sandbox” to “Live” using the toggle at the top of the page
2. Follow the same steps to create a live app
3. Copy the live Client ID and Secret

Make sure you’re using the live credentials when connecting to Superjoin if you want to access your actual PayPal transaction data.

8

Use Credentials in Superjoin

Now you can return to Superjoin and use the Client ID and Secret to connect your PayPal account:

1. Enter the Client ID
2. Enter the Client Secret
3. Click “Connect” to complete the authentication

Store your credentials securely. Never share your Client Secret with anyone.

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Troubleshooting

• Make sure you’ve enabled all required permissions for your app
• Verify you’re using the correct credentials (Sandbox vs. Live)
• Check that your PayPal account is in good standing
• Ensure you’re using a PayPal Business account, not a personal account

If you have any questions or need further assistance with setting up your PayPal API credentials, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team at support@superjoin.ai. Thank you!