Integrate PayPal

This guide walks you step by step through creating PayPal Live API credentials and connecting them to FreshLimePay Cloud. You will be ready to accept real PayPal payments by the end of this guide.

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1. Access the PayPal Developer Dashboard

Go to the official PayPal Developer portal to begin setting up your API credentials. Open PayPal Developer Dashboard

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2. Choose the Correct Environment

Select the environment where you want to create your credentials:

• Sandbox - for testing and development
• Live - for processing real transactions

For this guide, we will generate Live credentials.

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3. Create a New REST API App

1. Click Apps & Credentials\
2. Click Create App\
3. Enter a name for your app
   Example: FreshLimePay Cloud Live App\
4. Review your app settings\
5. Enable Transaction Search
   This permission allows FreshLimePay Cloud to sync your latest transaction data.\

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4. Copy Your Client ID and Secret

Once the app is created, your credentials will be visible immediately.

• Client ID
• Secret

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5. Add Your Credentials to FreshLimePay Cloud

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Sign in

Sign in to FreshLimePay Cloud using your Google account.

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Update PayPal settings

Go to your PayPal settings page: https://cloud.freshlimepay.com/get-started/update-settings Paste your Client ID and Secret, then click Update.

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Start accepting payments

After connecting:

• Add products for one-time or subscription payments
• Generate checkout buttons or links
• Embed them on your site or app

You can now accept PayPal payments directly into your account.

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What’s next?

Create your first PayPal button

Set up a one-time PayPal checkout button and embed it directly on your website or app.

Create your recurring PayPal button

Create subscription-based PayPal buttons for recurring payments with secure, automatic payouts.