Manual PayPal Integration Guide for Squarespace Users

Manual PayPal Setup for Squarespace Users

TL;DR:

• Manual PayPal setup is required for accounts in Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, and Japan
• You'll need to grant API permissions to Squarespace and add your PayPal Merchant ID
• Once connected, PayPal works exactly like the standard integration in supported regions
• Additional transaction fees may apply depending on your Squarespace plan

If you're running a Squarespace site and your PayPal Business account is registered in Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, or Japan, you'll need to connect PayPal manually. The good news is that once it's set up, everything works the same as the automatic integration.

Here's how to get it done in four straightforward steps.

Step 1: Grant API Permissions to Squarespace

1. Head to www.paypal.com and log into your PayPal Business account
2. Click your account name in the top-right corner, then select Account settings
3. Choose Account access from the left sidebar, then click API Access
4. Under Pre-built payment solution, click Grant API Permission
5. Enter paypal-payments_api1.squarespace.com and click Lookup
6. Select all permissions, then click Add

Step 2: Copy Your PayPal Merchant Account ID

1. From your PayPal account, click your account name and choose Account settings
2. Under Business information, find and copy your PayPal Merchant ID

Keep this handy – you'll need it for the next step.

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Step 3: Connect PayPal to Your Site

1. Log into your Squarespace site and navigate to the Store payments panel
2. Click Connect PayPal, enter your credentials, and paste the Merchant ID you copied
3. Click Connect to finish the integration

Step 4: Approve Transaction Fees

1. In the Next Step window on your Squarespace site, review your transaction fee details for PayPal
2. You'll see agreements for additional fees in a pop-up where you'll log into PayPal and choose a payment method for these fees
3. Click Agree & Continue to complete this step

That's it. Your PayPal integration should now be working properly.

FAQs

Can I use this manual PayPal setup for any country?
No, this manual setup process only applies to PayPal Business accounts registered in Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, or Japan.

Are there additional fees apart from PayPal's own transaction fees?
Yes, if you're on the Personal or Business Squarespace plans, you might also face Squarespace Commerce transaction fees on top of PayPal's fees.

What should I do if I encounter setup or transaction issues?
For setup or transaction problems, contact Squarespace Customer Support. For PayPal-specific issues, reach out to PayPal support directly or check their FAQ section.

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PayPal Merchant Account ID: Your unique identifier for integrating and processing PayPal transactions on platforms like Squarespace.

API Permissions: Settings that allow third-party platforms like Squarespace to interact with your PayPal account for transaction processing.

Squarespace Commerce Transaction Fees: Additional fees charged by Squarespace for transactions processed through their system, which vary by your subscription plan.

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Wrap-up

Setting up PayPal manually ensures your Squarespace site can handle transactions properly in regions where standard integration isn't available. Once you've completed these steps, you can expect the same smooth payment process as the default PayPal setup. If you hit any problems, Squarespace customer support can help you sort things out.

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