How To Set Up PayPal On Shopify

Step 1: Log Into Your Shopify Dashboard

First, log into your Shopify dashboard using your log in credentials.

Step 2: Shopify Payments

Move to the payments screen, labeled as ‘Shopify Payments’ in the dashboard and within this screen click on the ‘Edit’ button in the PayPal section.

Step 3: Deactivate

On the dialogue box select the ‘Deactivate’ button. You will need to confirm the deactivation again by selecting ‘Deactivate’ when prompted.

Step 4: Select PayPal Account Type

Then find the drop-down menu in the Accept Payment section. Choose the type of PayPal account you currently have. Then you should click on the ‘Activate’ button.

Step 5: Enter Details

Enter your PayPal account email address. Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed. You then need to enter in your PayPal account password and select the ‘Log In’ button.

Step 6: Give Permission

If you’ve not set up a PayPal account before, you will be given a ‘give permission’ screen. Read the text and then select ‘I Give Permission’. If you’ve already created an account with PayPal, this screen will be skipped.

Step 7: Finishing

Once you’ve confirmed, you can navigate back to your Shopify Payments page. Your PayPal account is now connected and you can accept payments through PayPal.

It is also highly recommended that you carry out a couple of test transactions before going live on your site. This can be done through a test facility on PayPal.