API client id and secret..... Where do they get inserted?

[mijobe]

There are two more steps in getting my online store up and running.   I have to insert two fields into my Wordpress software.  

They are:  

"Client ID:"  and   "secret"

these are for the following:   (see below).    I don't know where to plug them in!!  Can someone advise?  Thank you.

Copy your API credentials API credentials allow your ecommerce platform and PayPal to exchange information. Copy your client ID and secret (API credentials) and use them in your ecommerce platform to connect your accounts. Not sure how? Follow your platform's integration instructions.

[MTS-Aaron]

Hi @mijobe 

You mentioned that you are using "Wordpress software". However, what Wordpress plugin are you using that supports PayPal? Wordpress by default doesn't have these fields that I'm aware of. However, there are some plugin options that should have these fields and some instructions on how to hook it up. I believe Shopify for Wordpress, WooCommerce, and many others are options. You'll have to see which features these offer that you'd like to take advantage of. Once you have added one of these plugins, there should be instructions from that plugin creator that tells you how to integrate it with PayPal.

Hope that helps!

-Aaron

[AvrahamG]

How long do they take once created on pay apla to be active on my platform when pasted in correctly?

Thanks
Avraham

[MTS-Aaron]

Hi @AvrahamG 

The credentials are valid and should work immediately after generating them!

Hope that helps!

-Aaron