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Introduction

What This Guide Is For​

This documentation guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up and configuring the Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce plugin. Whether you're a merchant managing your own WooCommerce store or a developer working on behalf of clients, this guide will walk you through every aspect of implementing PayPal payments on your eCommerce site.

Who Should Use This Documentation​

This guide is written for anyone working with WooCommerce stores who wants to accept PayPal payments. The instructions are designed to be accessible whether you have no technical background or extensive development experience. Store owners can follow the step-by-step setup process, while developers and agencies will find detailed configuration options and code examples for advanced customization.

What You'll Learn to Do​

After working through this documentation, you'll be able to confidently configure the Payment Plugins for PayPal WooCommerce plugin to match your specific business requirements. You'll understand how to set up all available payment methods, customize the checkout experience, and implement advanced features using the provided code examples and shortcodes.

What This Documentation Covers​

This guide walks you through the complete setup process, including:

  • Connecting the plugin to your PayPal business account
  • Configuring each available payment method (PayPal Checkout, Fastlane, PayLater, Venmo, and Advanced Card Processing)
  • Detailed explanations of every plugin setting and configuration option
  • Step-by-step tutorials for using Elementor-based widgets
  • Examples and implementation guides for available shortcodes
  • Setting up the necessary options within your PayPal business account
  • Creating and managing sandbox testing environments
  • Understanding the differences between sandbox and production setups

How to Use This Guide​

Each section is designed to stand alone while building on previous concepts. You can work through the entire guide sequentially or jump to specific topics based on your immediate needs. The explanations are thorough enough that you'll be able to articulate the concepts and help others understand the setup process after completing each section.