To activate the subscription payment option in your PayPal Express Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin by WebToffee, follow the step-by-step guide below:
- Activate the Express checkout button.
- Input the PayPal credentials.
- Turn on reference transactions in PayPal.
Step 1: Enable the Express checkout button
Payment methods for subscriptions are only available via the Express checkout button. Make sure to select the Express checkout option as your payment method.
- In the WordPress admin area, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > PayPal Express.
- Click on Manage.
- Confirm that Express checkout is selected under the Payment Button
Step 2: Configure PayPal credentials
Scroll down to the PayPal Credentials section
- Enter your PayPal credentials into the provided fields.
2. Save the configuration.
For additional information on how to get the API username, API password, and signature from a PayPal account, refer to this article: Collect API Username, Password, and Signature.
Step 3: Enable reference transactions in PayPal
To ensure the subscription payment method works properly, it’s important to have reference transactions turned on in your PayPal account. To enable it:
- Log in to your PayPal account.
- Confirm reference transactions are enabled. If you’re unsure or need assistance, reach out to PayPal’s support team for guidance.
- If you need assistance with enabling the reference transaction, contact PayPal Support.
Step 4: Activating the Subscription Payment Method in the Plugin
Once reference transactions are enabled in your PayPal account, no additional configuration is required within the plugin. The subscription payment methods will be automatically available and integrated as a plugin functionality.