PayPal Settings

This article will show you how to properly set a PayPal account in the system.

Note: A store owner interested in receiving payments from customers must define a Premier or Business PayPal account. You have the option of upgrading from a personal, free account to the business or premier account via the interface by clicking Upgrade.

 

Upgrading your account is free. A premium account will allow you to receive payments in the name of the business owner, while a business account receives payments in the name of the company. It is recommended to read the information in the upgrading screen in order to learn about the advantages of each of the offered accounts.

The detailed options are not available in a personal account.

First, log in to PayPal with your username and password.

On the main screen, you'll see that the Profile option available at the top right. Click it (click the word "Profile" and not one of the drop-down options).
 

After clicking "Profile" you'll reach a screen which will provide you with details of all the management options available in your account.

The option you're looking for is Website Payment Preferences under the menu on the left. Click this link.

 

After clicking, you will see the following screen:

 

In this screen you must verify that the Auto Return option is checked and that the Return URL is https://www.enter-system.com - as shown in the attached images. This is the address the system needs to reach in order to complete a purchase.

After making the changes, save the in the PayPal interface.

Setting the account in the system

In order to reach the account settings via the system, click Store>>Manage Store>>Settings>>Payment Methods.

Once there, scroll down and click Payment with PayPal, after which you will see the following settings:
 

• Pay via PayPal - This option will activate or deactivate the option of using PayPal as the payment method on your website.

• Automatically reduce stock when payments are made via PayPal - Checking this will automatically deduct from a product's inventory count when a transaction is completed successfully. In order for this option to be available, you must have the "Stock Management" option activated in your virtual store.

• Your PayPal Email Address - Enter the email you use to log on to your PayPal account in this field.

• Short description for this payment method - In this field you name the payment method. This will be visible to the client making the purchase, so it is recommended to use meaningful text.

• Additional cost - This allows you to choose whether or not to add an additional cost for using this payment method.