Integration with Paypal

Updated 5 months ago by Chioma Okenwa

How do I link my PayPal account with InEvent?
- Company level
- Event level
How do I create a clientID and client secret code?
How do I create a testing sandbox account on PayPal?
What currencies does PayPal support?

With PayPal integration, you can charge your attendees for tickets. Your attendees will be able to purchase tickets via the registration form, website, or my account page.

You will need a Paypal developer account and have a business account with PayPal to get your Client ID and Client Secret information to integrate with InEvent. To access the PayPal Developer Dashboard, create a PayPal developer account here and for PayPal visit PayPal.com.

How do I link my PayPal account with InEvent?

There are two ways to link your PayPal account with InEvent: Company level and Event level.

Company level

To link your PayPal account with the platform, click on your company logo in the top left of your page.

On the menu to the left side, scroll down to the Integrations field and click on PayPal. Then, in the screen to the right, enter your Client ID and Client Secret into the designated fields.

Under Mode, you can select from Production or Sandbox.

If you wish to have a Sandbox account, there are two options: you can either create a new trial account to test your registrations or have a permanent paid sandbox that you can use for a year. If you would like to go with the second option, please contact your sales rep.

Event level

If you link your account through the event level process, it will overwrite your company level PayPal account link.

To link your PayPal account via Event level, choose an event then, go to Settings > Integrations > Paypal.

Then enter your Client ID and Client Secret into the designated fields. Under Mode, you can select from Production or Sandbox.

If you wish to have a Sandbox account, there are two options: you can either create a new trial account to test your registrations or have a permanent paid sandbox that you can use for a year. If you would like to go with the second option, please contact your sales rep.

Once you have entered the desired information, your PayPal account will now be linked with the InEvent platform and you can start creating Tickets for your event.

To learn how to create tickets for your event, click here

How do I create a clientID and client secret code?

Visit: https://developer.paypal.com/developer/applications/

Select My apps & Credentials > Live > Create app.

Enter your App name > Create app. Then, copy your client ID and client secret (click the Show button) and paste them into the required field at the Company Level of InEvent (for all current and future events) Company logo > Integrations > Paypal or at the Event level (for one event only and no future events) Settings > Integrations > Paypal.

How do I create a testing sandbox account on PayPal?

Sandbox account

The PayPal sandbox is a self-contained, virtual testing environment that simulates the live PayPal production environment. The sandbox provides a shielded space where you can initiate and watch while your apps process PayPal API requests without touching any live PayPal accounts.

Visit: https://developer.paypal.com/developer/applications/

Select My apps & Credentials > Sandbox > Create app.

Enter your App name > select your Sandbox business account > Create app.

Copy your client ID and sandbox client secret (click the Show button) and paste them into the required field at the Company Level of InEvent (for all current and future events) Company logo > Integrations > Paypal or at the Event level (for one event only and no future events) Settings > Integrations > Paypal.

Next you will need a sandbox account to may fake transactions with, navigate to Sandbox > Accounts > Create account and create a test PayPal account (make note of the username and password for testing purposes).

Never enter real credit card or bank credentials when testing. Use the credentials from the PayPal sandbox Sandbox > Accounts screen.

What currencies does PayPal support?

To check PayPal Supported Currencies, please, access this page.

Integration with Paypal