Title: API access PayPal Last modified: May 18, 2018 --- # API access PayPal * Resolved [Johnot](https://wordpress.org/support/users/biblo47/) * (@biblo47) * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/) * The PayPal help page does not match the actual API access page. The actual page gives three options and load of jargon. I would have thought 3rd party was the right option, but it requests an unexplained Premissionms username. Is there a plain English explanation? * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fapi-access-paypal%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 8 replies - 1 through 8 (of 8 total) * Plugin Support [Riaan K.](https://wordpress.org/support/users/riaanknoetze/) * (@riaanknoetze) * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10293524) * Hi there, * I’m afraid I don’t fully understand the issue here – would you mind elaborating a bit more on where you’re getting stuck and how exactly this ties in with PayPal? Are you using the core PayPal method that’s packaged with WooCommerce or another PayPal extension altogether? * Thanks! * Thread Starter [Johnot](https://wordpress.org/support/users/biblo47/) * (@biblo47) * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10297447) * In Woocommerce I need to fill-in _Enter your PayPal API credentials to process refunds via PayPal. Live API username & Live API password The Woocommerce link: Learn how to access your PayPal API Credentials. Takes you to: [https://developer.paypal.com/webapps/developer/docs/classic/api/apiCredentials/#create-an-api-signature](https://developer.paypal.com/webapps/developer/docs/classic/api/apiCredentials/#create-an-api-signature) The instructions on this PayPal page do NOT match the actual API page in my PayPal account, therefore I can’t discover where to obtain my Live API username & Live API password. I assume I’m using the core PayPal Method, I assume so as it isn’t labelled as such. * Acronyms such as fsockopen/cURL, SOAP, NVP, PayPal SDK, ASP.NET and other Jargon need an explanation for people working outside of IT. Plain English please, simple instructions please * [Madhusudan Pokharel](https://wordpress.org/support/users/madhusudan977/) * (@madhusudan977) * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10297642) * Hello [@biblo47](https://wordpress.org/support/users/biblo47/), You can set up paypal api by using these guides: [http://support.berta.me/kb/online-shop/how-to-get-paypal-api-username-password-and-signature-information](http://support.berta.me/kb/online-shop/how-to-get-paypal-api-username-password-and-signature-information) [https://www.putler.com/support/faq/how-to-get-paypal-api-username-password-and-signature-information/](https://www.putler.com/support/faq/how-to-get-paypal-api-username-password-and-signature-information/) * Let me know how it goes. * Plugin Support [Hannah S.L.](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fernashes/) * (@fernashes) * Automattic Happiness Engineer * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10297862) * Hey there, * I’d like to make sure we’re all on the same page before sending you incorrect information. * Could you please share a copy of your site’s System Status? You can find it via WooCommerce > Status. Select “Get system report” and then “Copy for support”. Once you’ve done that, paste it here in your response. * Can you also please send us a screenshot of the payment gateways enabled on your site? You can find that table at the bottom of **WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout**. I recommend [https://snag.gy](https://snag.gy) for easily sharing screenshots– please follow the instructions on the page, then paste the URL in this chat. * Thanks! * Thread Starter [Johnot](https://wordpress.org/support/users/biblo47/) * (@biblo47) * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10299861) * The only Payment gateway enabled is PayPal Standard Status report: * ``` ### WordPress Environment ### Home URL: http://www.e-trainingmanuals.com.au Site URL: http://www.e-trainingmanuals.com.au/wordpressa WC Version: 3.3.5 Log Directory Writable: ✔ WP Version: 4.9.6 WP Multisite: – WP Memory Limit: 256 MB WP Debug Mode: – WP Cron: ✔ Language: en_GB ### Server Environment ### Server Info: Apache PHP Version: ❌ 5.4.45 - We recommend a minimum PHP version of 5.6. 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The link in the plugin links to the PayPal docs on how to do it. * Here’s the link you’d need to set it up in your own PayPal account – I checked this in my own account and it was correct: [https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_profile-api-access](https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_profile-api-access) * You’ll need to select the option for `NVP/SOAP API integration` option. * Thread Starter [Johnot](https://wordpress.org/support/users/biblo47/) * (@biblo47) * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10315436) * _You’ll need to select the option for NVP/SOAP API integration option._ This was the vital piece of information I needed. To non-IT people, NVP/SOAP API integration( classic) means nothing, even after I looked up what the acronyms stood for. * [dougaitken](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dougaitken/) * (@dougaitken) * Automattic Happiness Engineer * [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10325467) * Hey [@biblo47](https://wordpress.org/support/users/biblo47/) * > This was the vital piece of information I needed. * Sounds like you’ve got this sorted now? * If so, mark this thread as resolved, otherwise, let us know how we can help further. * Thanks, Viewing 8 replies - 1 through 8 (of 8 total) The topic ‘API access PayPal’ is closed to new replies. * ![](https://ps.w.org/woocommerce/assets/icon.svg?rev=3234504) * [WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/) * [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/#faq) * [Support Threads](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/woocommerce/) * [Active Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/woocommerce/active/) * [Unresolved Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/woocommerce/unresolved/) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/woocommerce/reviews/) ## Tags * [api](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/api/) * 8 replies * 5 participants * Last reply from: [dougaitken](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dougaitken/) * Last activity: [8 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-access-paypal/#post-10325467) * Status: resolved