Mettle Systems LLC, the creators of dashCommerce, have partnered with PayPal to give you a complete e-commerce and all-in-one payment solution using PayPal Website Payments Pro with Express Checkout.
- Accept credit card payments without requiring the buyer to have a PayPal account.
- Get PayPal's industry-leading security fraud-prevention systems.
- Take advantage of PayPal's comprehensive online reports that help you measure sales and manage your business easily.
Step 1: Set Up a Verified PayPal Business Account
If you don't have an existing PayPal account:
- Go to Paypal
- Click Sign Up Today.
- Set up an account for Business Owners.
- Follow the instructions on the PayPal site.
If you already have a Personal or Premier account:
- Go to Paypal
- Click the Upgrade your Account link.
- Click the Upgrade Now button.
- Choose to upgrade to a Business account and follow instructions to complete the upgrade.
- If you haven't already, add a bank account to become a Verified member. Follow the instructions on the PayPal site. (This process may take 2-3 business days.)
Step 2: Apply for Website Payments Pro
Get the features of an internet merchant account and payment gateway with Website Payments Pro. Control your checkout from start to finish by integrating PayPal Website Payments Pro with dashCommerce.
- Go to Paypal
- Login to your PayPal Business Account
- Click the Merchant Services tab.
- Click Website Payments Pro (U.S. Only).
- Click Sign Up Now.
- Fill in your information, and submit your application. Approval takes between 24 and 48 hours.
- Once approved, accept the Pro billing agreement. Check the Getting Started section on the upper left of your account overview page.
Step 3: Get your API Account Name, API Account Password, and the API Signature.
Step 4: Configure the Payment System.