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How Do I Use PayPal Sandbox WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 6:17 pm

PayPal’s Sandbox environment allows you to test your WooCommerce store’s payment functionality without using real money. You can create as many Sandbox accounts as you need, and link them to your WooCommerce store. This guide will show you how to set up and use PayPal Sandbox with WooCommerce.

First, you’ll need to log in to your PayPal account. If you don’t have a PayPal account yet, you can sign up for one here. Once you’re logged in, click on the “Developer” tab at the top of the page.

On the Developer page, click on the “Dashboard” link in the left sidebar. On the Dashboard page, scroll down to the “REST API apps” section and click on the “Create App” button.

On the Create App page, enter a name for your app and click on the “Create App” button. Once your app is created, click on the “Show” button next to your app’s name to view its details.

PRO TIP: When using the PayPal Sandbox with WooCommerce, it is important to keep the following in mind:

1. The PayPal Sandbox is a simulated environment used for testing purposes only. Any transactions conducted in the Sandbox are not real and will not result in any actual exchange of funds.

2. The PayPal Sandbox should not be used for live transactions. Doing so could result in your account being suspended or terminated.

3. When testing in the Sandbox, be sure to use fictitious information (e.g., names, addresses, credit card numbers). Do not use real information, as this could lead to identity theft or fraud.

4. The PayPal Sandbox is not intended to mimic all of the features and functionality of the live PayPal system. Some features may not be available or may behave differently than they do on the live site.

In the App details page, scroll down to the “Sandbox accounts” section and click on the “Link sandbox account” button. On the Link sandbox account page, select a country and currency for your account, and click on the “Create Account” button.

Once your sandbox account is created, you’ll be taken back to the App details page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and copy your app’s Client ID and Secret. You’ll need these later.

Next, log in to your WordPress site and go to WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout > PayPal. Paste your Client ID and Secret into the corresponding fields, and make sure that “Enable PayPal Sandbox” is checked.

How Do I Use PayPal Sandbox WooCommerce?

In order to use PayPal Sandbox with WooCommerce, you’ll need to create a PayPal developer account and generate a set of API credentials. Once you have those credentials, you can enable PayPal Sandbox mode in WooCommerce and start testing your payment functionality without using real money.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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