Connect PayPal to accept customer payments through your online store by following these straightforward steps:

Before Starting:

• You need a PayPal Business account (free upgrade from Personal)
• Review PayPal's processing fees (non-refundable for refunded orders)
• Note: PayPal cannot process subscription products or installment plans
• Some regions require manual PayPal connection (Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, Japan)

Step-by-Step Connection Process:

1. Connect PayPal

• Open store's payment panel
• Click "Connect PayPal"

2. Link Your Account

• Log in to existing Business account, or
• Upgrade Personal account, or
• Create new Business account
• Fill required business and personal information
• Select product category from PayPal's suggestions

3. Verify Your Account

• Check email for verification link
• Follow instructions to complete verification
• Required to withdraw funds

4. Approve Transaction Fees

• Review fee information
• Click "Agree and Continue"
• Select payment method for fees

Additional Features:

Venmo Payments:

• Available for mobile checkout
• Customers must enable web purchases in Venmo app
• Requires compatible mobile browser

Foreign Currency:

• Automatic currency conversion
• May need to adjust PayPal settings for certain currencies
• Cannot refund payments on hold

Managing Your Connection:

• Multiple sites can connect to one PayPal Business account
• Each site limited to one PayPal account
• Disconnect anytime through payment panel
• Reset connection to resolve issues

Support:

• Contact Squarespace for: connection issues, refunds, order management, checkout problems
• Contact PayPal for: declined charges, prohibited products, account-specific issues

Testing:

• Use different PayPal account for test transactions
• Refund test orders
• No dedicated test mode available

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