How to Connect Your PayPal Account to GetWealthStack

While Stripe is excellent for credit card payments, many international clients prefer the security and ease of PayPal. By connecting PayPal to GetWealthStack, you ensure that you never miss a sale from a customer who doesn't use a credit card.

To connect PayPal, you will need to retrieve your API Credentials (Client ID and Secret) from the PayPal Developer portal.

Step 1: Get Your API Credentials from PayPal

1. Go to the PayPal Developer Portal and log in with your PayPal Business account.
2. In the top menu, click on Apps & Credentials.
3. Make sure the toggle is set to Live (not Sandbox).
4. Click the Create App button.
5. Give your app a name (e.g., "GetWealthStack Payments") and click Create App.
6. You will now see your Client ID and a Secret (you may need to click 'Show' to see the secret). Keep this tab open!

[📸 Screenshot-instruction:] Take a screenshot of the PayPal Developer dashboard showing where the Client ID and Secret are located.

Step 2: Connect PayPal in GetWealthStack

1. Log in to your GetWealthStack dashboard in a new tab.
2. Go to Settings > Payment Gateways.
3. Find the PayPal section and click Connect.
4. A pop-up will appear. Copy the Client ID and Secret from the PayPal tab and paste them into the corresponding fields in GetWealthStack.
5. Click Save.

Step 3: Configure the IPN (Crucial Step!)

The Instant Payment Notification (IPN) is what tells GetWealthStack that a payment was successful so it can automatically grant access to your course or community.

1. Log in to your regular PayPal Business account.
2. Go to Account Settings (gear icon) > Business Tools > Notifications.
3. Find IPN settings and click Update.
4. Click Choose IPN Settings.
5. In the Notification URL field, enter your GetWealthStack main domain followed by a specific string (you can find this exact URL in the GetWealthStack PayPal settings page).
6. Select Receive IPN messages (Enabled) and click Save.

[📸 Screenshot-instruction:] Capture the PayPal IPN settings screen where the URL is entered and 'Enabled' is selected.

Step 4: Testing Your SetupWe highly recommend performing a real transaction with a small amount (e.g., $1) using a different PayPal account to ensure that the payment goes through and the customer automatically receives their login details.