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I need help setting up PayPal and finding my Client ID and Secret

Here's how to link your Bookem account to PayPal

  1. Go to PayPal and register as a business.

  2. Go to PayPal developer dashboard, make sure the Sandbox/Live switch is set to Live

  3. Select Create App.

  4. Give your app a name and select Merchant. Then, click Create App.

  5. Copy your Client ID and Secret. These are long alphanumeric codes that are case-sensitive, so make sure you copy them precisely.

  6. Go to your Bookem account and go to Settings - Payments & Invoicing - Payment Methods.

  7. Select + Add payment method and choose PayPal.

  8. Choose whether you want clients to use PayPal to pay for online bookings and/or invoice payments.

  9. Paste your Client ID and Secret and click Create.

That's it! You have now successfully linked your Bookem account to PayPal.

Testing your PayPal integration

Once you have linked your Bookem account to PayPal, you should test your integration to make sure it is working properly. You can do this by creating a test booking or invoice and attempting to pay with PayPal. If the payment is successful, you have successfully integrated Bookem with PayPal.

Need help?

If you need help linking Bookem to PayPal, please contact our support team. We are here to help you get started with Bookem and make the most of all of its features.