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How Do I Setup a PayPal Sandbox in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:47 pm

Setting up a PayPal Sandbox in WooCommerce is a two-step process. First, you need to create a PayPal Sandbox account, and then you need to configure WooCommerce to use your PayPal Sandbox account.

Creating a PayPal Sandbox account is easy. Just go to the PayPal Developer site and log in with your PayPal account. Once you’re logged in, click on the “Dashboard” tab, and then click on the “Accounts” link. On the Accounts page, click on the “Create Account” button.

You’ll be asked to provide some basic information about your new account, such as your name, address, and phone number. Once you’ve entered this information, click on the “Create Account” button again.

Once your new PayPal Sandbox account has been created, you’ll need to configure WooCommerce to use it. To do this, go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on the “WooCommerce” link in the left-hand sidebar. On the WooCommerce Settings page, click on the “Payment Gateways” tab.

On the Payment Gateways tab, find the PayPal Standard gateway and click on the “Settings” link.

On the PayPal Standard Settings page, scroll down to the section labeled “Sandbox Settings.” In this section, check the box labeled “Enable PayPal Sandbox. ”

PRO TIP: When setting up a PayPal Sandbox in WooCommerce, it is important to remember that the PayPal Sandbox is a simulated environment. This means that any transactions that occur in the Sandbox are not real and no money will actually exchange hands. This can be useful for testing purposes, but it is important to keep this in mind so that you do not accidentally process real transactions in the Sandbox.

Next, you’ll need to enter your PayPal Sandbox API credentials. These credentials are different from your regular PayPal API credentials. To get your PayPal Sandbox API credentials, log in to your PayPal Sandbox account and click on the “Profile” link in the top navigation bar.

On the Profile page, click on the “My Selling Tools” link in the left-hand sidebar. On the My Selling Tools page, find the section labeled “API access.” In this section, click on the “Update” link.

On the API Access page, under Option 1 – Grant API permission, click on the “View API Signature” link. On the next page, you’ll see your API Username, Password, and Signature. Copy these credentials into the appropriate fields on the WooCommerce Settings page and then click on the “Save Changes” button.

Conclusion

Now that you have created a PayPal Sandbox account, as well as configured WooCommerce to use your new account, you can begin testing your payment gateway integration. Remember to switch back to your regular PayPal account when you’re ready to go live with your store.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.