Step 1: If you already have a PayPal account, go to PayPal Developer. If you do not have a PayPal account, go to PayPal.com to Sign Up.

You must have a PayPal Business Account to get a client ID. If you are signing up for the first time, follow the prompts to create a Business Account. Otherwise, follow Step 2 to upgrade your account.
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Step 2: On your Developer Dashboard, make sure you are on the "My Apps & Credentials" tab. Click the "Live" button to switch out of the Sandbox.
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​Warning!! If you use a SANDBOX CLIENT ID your payments will go to a TEST account and will not be valid transactions. Double-check that you clicked the LIVE button.
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If you do not have a Business Account, you will see the screen below. Click the "Upgrade Account" link and follow the prompts.
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​Step 3: Click on Create App
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​Step 4: Enter an App Name (this can be any name) and then click the Create App button

​Step 5: Copy your Client ID and Secret code ( click Show ) button

​Step 6: Go to Hostify -> Apps -> PayPal
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​Step 7: Add/Paste your PayPal two credentials and a nickname for the account
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- Name
- Client ID
- Client Secret ID
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​Step 8: You're done.
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