How do I Set Up PayPal for the Paytia Agent Capture Assist Secure Virtual Terminal?

How do I Set Up PayPal for the Paytia Agent Capture Assist Secure Virtual Terminal?

Setting Up PayPal for Paytia Agent Capture Assist

To use Paytia Agent Capture Assist with PayPal, you'll need to configure your PayPal account by generating API credentials. Follow these instructions to set up your PayPal Business account for integration with Paytia Agent Capture Assist.

Step 1: Ensure Your Account is Eligible

To access PayPal via API, you must have a PayPal Premier, Business, or Website Payments Pro account. If you do not have one, upgrade your PayPal account.

Step 2: Access API Credential Settings

  • Option A: Use this direct link to navigate to the API credential setup page:
    PayPal API Access

  • Option B: Follow these manual steps:

    1. Log in to your PayPal Business Account.
    2. Click the profile icon in the top-right corner of the page where your username is displayed.
    3. Select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Navigate to API Access

  1. Scroll down to the Account Access section.
  2. Click Update next to API Access.

Step 4: Manage SDK Credentials

  1. Locate the section for NVP/SOAP API Integration (Classic).
  2. Click Manage API Credentials.

Step 5: Request API Signature

  1. Ensure the radio button for Request API Signature is selected.
  2. Click Agree and Submit to generate the credentials.

Step 6: Retrieve API Credentials

  1. Click Show to view the following three values:
    • API Username
    • API Password
    • Signature
  2. Save these credentials securely as they are required for integration with Paytia.

Step 7: Configure Paytia Agent Capture Assist

  1. Log in to your Paytia account and navigate to the Gateway Setup section.
  2. Enter the following details obtained from PayPal:
    • API Username
    • API Password
    • Signature
  3. Save the settings.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the setup:

  • Log back into PayPal and navigate to the API credentials page to retrieve the information again.
  • Contact Paytia support for further assistance if necessary.

By completing these steps, you can successfully integrate PayPal with Paytia Agent Capture Assist for secure payment processing.