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How Do I Use PayPal Sandbox With WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 12:10 am

If you’re a WooCommerce user, you may be wondering how to use PayPal Sandbox with your store. Luckily, it’s not difficult to set up! In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to take to get PayPal Sandbox working with WooCommerce.

First, you’ll need to create a PayPal Sandbox account. You can do this by going to the PayPal Developer website and clicking on the “Create a New Account” button. Once you’ve created your account, log in and click on the “Dashboard” tab.

Next, you’ll need to create a new Sandbox test account. To do this, click on the ” Accounts” tab and then on the “Create Account” button. Enter your account details and click on the “Create Account” button again.

PRO TIP: If you are using the PayPal Sandbox with WooCommerce, be aware that there are someknown issues that can cause problems. These include:

– The “Add to Cart” button may not work properly
– You may see error messages when trying to checkout
– Your orders may not be completed successfully

Make sure to test your store thoroughly before going live to avoid any potential issues.

Once your Sandbox test account has been created, log in to your WordPress site and go to the WooCommerce settings page. Under the “Checkout” tab, click on the “PayPal” sub-tab.

You should see an option for “Enable PayPal Sandbox”. Check this box and then enter your PayPal Sandbox email address in the “PayPal Email Address” field. Save your changes by clicking on the “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page.

Now that WooCommerce is configured to use PayPal Sandbox, you can test out your payment process by adding items to your cart and going through the checkout process. When prompted to choose a payment method, select PayPal and log in with your Sandbox test account credentials. Once you’ve completed the payment process, you should see a confirmation message indicating that your order has been placed successfully.

That’s all there is to setting up PayPal Sandbox with WooCommerce! By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your payments are processed smoothly and securely.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.