react paypal express checkout

  1. Visit the PayPal Developer website at developer.paypal.com and log in to your PayPal account.

  2. Once logged in, navigate to the Dashboard and click on "My Apps & Credentials" in the left-hand menu.

  3. On the "My Apps & Credentials" page, click on the "Create App" button.

  4. Enter a name for your app in the "App Name" field. This can be any name that helps you identify your app later on.

  5. Under "Sandbox/Live" toggle, select "Sandbox" if you want to test your integration in a sandbox environment or select "Live" if you're ready to go live with your app.

  6. In the "App Redirect URLs" section, enter the URL where you want PayPal to redirect the user after the transaction is completed. This could be a thank you page or a confirmation page on your website.

  7. Scroll down to the "App Features" section and enable the "Express Checkout" feature by toggling the switch to the "On" position.

  8. Under "Advanced Options", you can customize additional settings such as enabling billing agreements, setting up IPN (Instant Payment Notification), or configuring webhooks. These settings are optional and can be configured based on your specific requirements.

  9. Click on the "Create App" button at the bottom of the page to create your app.

  10. Once your app is created, you will be redirected to the "App Details" page. Here, you will find your Client ID and Secret. These credentials are required for integrating PayPal Express Checkout into your website or application.

  11. You can now use the provided Client ID and Secret to configure PayPal Express Checkout in your website or application. Refer to the PayPal Express Checkout documentation for further instructions on how to integrate it into your platform.

  12. Test your integration thoroughly in the sandbox environment before going live. This will ensure that the payment flow is working correctly and that you're able to handle successful transactions and any errors that may occur.

  13. Once you're satisfied with your integration, switch to the "Live" mode by updating your PayPal credentials in your website or application. Make sure to update the redirect URLs as well if necessary.

  14. Monitor your transactions and ensure that payments are being processed correctly in the live environment.

  15. It's always a good practice to regularly review your PayPal account settings and security measures to ensure the ongoing safety and functionality of your integration.