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How to Manually Connect PayPal to Squarespace

Learn the step-by-step process of manually connecting PayPal to Squarespace for users in specific countries, ensuring smooth payment processing and setup.

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To manually connect PayPal to Squarespace from Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, or Japan, grant API permissions, find your Merchant ID, and follow the connection steps in Squarespace. Ensure to review transaction fees and test with a small transaction after setup.
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How to Manually Connect PayPal to Squarespace

If you're running a Squarespace site from Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, or Japan, you'll need to connect PayPal manually rather than using the standard automatic setup. Here's exactly how to do it.

Who Needs Manual Setup?

PayPal's automatic integration with Squarespace isn't available in all countries. If your PayPal Business account is based in Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, or Japan, you'll need to follow these manual steps.

Step 1: Grant Squarespace API Permissions

  1. Go to PayPal.com and log into your PayPal Business account
  1. Click on 'Account settings' (you'll find this under your account name in the top-right corner)
  1. Select 'Account Access' from the left menu, then click 'API Access'
  1. Under 'Pre-built payment solution', click 'Grant API Permission'
  1. Enter paypal-payments_api1.squarespace.com in the field and click 'Lookup'
  1. Select all the permissions that appear and click 'Add'
Quick tip: Make sure you grant all the permissions listed. Missing any of these will cause payment processing problems later.

Step 2: Find Your PayPal Merchant Account ID

  1. Still in your PayPal account settings, go to 'Business information'
  1. Find your PayPal Merchant ID and copy it (you'll need this in the next step)

Step 3: Connect PayPal in Squarespace

  1. Log into your Squarespace site and go to the Store payments panel
  1. Click 'Connect PayPal'
  1. Enter your PayPal login details and paste the Merchant ID you copied earlier
  1. Click 'Connect'

Step 4: Approve Transaction Fees

  1. A 'Next Step' window will show you the transaction fee details for your current plan
  1. Review the fees and click 'Agree & Continue'
  1. In the PayPal popup, log in, choose how you want to pay the fees, and confirm

Common Questions

Will manual connection affect my fees? Yes, if you're on a Personal or Business plan, you'll pay both Squarespace and PayPal processing fees.
Can I still process refunds through PayPal? Absolutely. Once connected, you can manage refunds directly through PayPal as normal.
What if something goes wrong? For payment issues like declined transactions, contact PayPal directly. For connection problems, get in touch with Squarespace support.

Quick Reference: What These Terms Mean

  • API: The technical bridge that lets PayPal and Squarespace talk to each other
  • Merchant ID: Your unique business identifier in PayPal's system
  • Transaction Fees: The costs charged each time someone pays through your site

Wrapping Up

Manual PayPal setup takes a bit more work than the automatic option, but it's perfectly straightforward once you know the steps. The key is making sure you grant all the API permissions and have your Merchant ID ready before you start connecting things in Squarespace.
Once everything's connected, test it with a small transaction to make sure payments are flowing through properly. After that, you're all set to start taking payments from customers worldwide.

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