Title: API KEY Last modified: August 30, 2016 --- # API KEY * Resolved [love2playgames](https://wordpress.org/support/users/love2playgames/) * (@love2playgames) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/) * Hi Pippin, * I just realized do I need to create an API key from paypal in order to accept payment (download)? I was on my paypal account, I then remembered some kind of API tab from the tool menu. So It got me asking this question? There are option 1 or 2 from Paypal. * Option 1 – Grant API permissions to a third party to use certain PayPal APIs on your behalf. * Choose this option if: You are using a pre-integrated shopping cart, hosted by a third party Your website is hosted and managed by a third-party service provider * (Or this one below) * Option 2 – Request API credentials to create your own API username and password. * This option applies to: Custom websites and online stores Pre-integrated shopping carts running on your own server * Please advice, * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-digital-downloads/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-digital-downloads/) Viewing 8 replies - 1 through 8 (of 8 total) * Moderator [Pippin Williamson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mordauk/) * (@mordauk) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472688) * You will need option 2. * Thread Starter [love2playgames](https://wordpress.org/support/users/love2playgames/) * (@love2playgames) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472730) * Hi Pippin, * Can you help once more which option I need to pick again? There are also another option 1 , option 2 ? * But after I get the key/etc, do I need to do anything else? Because in the API keys tab inside the box is say “Enter Username” ? * Option 1- Request API Credentials API credentials consist of three elements: An API username An API password Either an API signature or an API SSL client- side certificate * If you’re using a shopping cart or solution provider, ask whether you need an API signature or a certificate. * Request API signature if your shopping cart or solution provider has asked for an API username, password, and signature, or if you’re developing a custom shopping cart. * Option 2 – Request API certificate if your shopping cart or solution provider requires a file-based certificate. * Please advice, Thanks * Moderator [Pippin Williamson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mordauk/) * (@mordauk) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472732) * What are you trying to use the API keys for? Are you using our PayPal Pro / Express add-on? * Thread Starter [love2playgames](https://wordpress.org/support/users/love2playgames/) * (@love2playgames) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472734) * Hi Pippin, * All I see is the API keys in the tab, I know API keys is for interact with side- A and side-B to get the function working. For i.e like facebook developer. * Now I am just using the paypal standard. In order to get any API keys from Paypal, I upgraded personal account to paypal business account. But nothing change but just able to get the API keys. * I finally took out the sandbox mode and now is only Paypal is check marked in the setting > Payment Gateways. * I haven’t tested myself yet in the real buy/download action. * If I don’t need API key at all and people still can buy and download and pay thru their paypal account or using credit card, is all good for me. * Moderator [Pippin Williamson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mordauk/) * (@mordauk) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472760) * Which PayPal gateway are you using? PayPal Standard? PayPal Pro? * You only need API keys for PayPal Pro / Express. PayPal Standard does not require API keys. * Thread Starter [love2playgames](https://wordpress.org/support/users/love2playgames/) * (@love2playgames) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472762) * Hi Pippin, * Definitely is not the PRO for sure and I don’t think is EXPRESS neither. I think both of these do required SSL, correct me if I”m wrong? Also it does cost monthly fee… * I am assuming is the PayPal standard… The Payment Gateways AND Default Gateway are check MARKED as “PayPal Standard”. The Test Payment or Amazon are NOT check. * They way you say, I don’t think I need the API keys from Paypal then ? Much easier after all… * Moderator [Pippin Williamson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mordauk/) * (@mordauk) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472773) * You’re definitely using Standard then. You do not need an API key, just enter your email address in the payment gateway settings. * Thread Starter [love2playgames](https://wordpress.org/support/users/love2playgames/) * (@love2playgames) * [10 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-key-104/#post-6472777) * Hi Pippin, * You are right, is the Paypal standard then. Perhaps I will make an official buy( download). No matter the money will go back to me over all, Paypal may take a percentage if so, not a big deal, at least I know I got it set right… Of course with all your great help as always! * Thanks so much once more! 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