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Overview

Connect your users to PayPal for payment processing, account information, and financial transaction data.
PropertyValue
Provider IDpaypal
CategoryPayments
PKCESupported
Token refreshAutomatic
Redirect URIShown in Developer Portal

Step 1: Create a PayPal OAuth App

1

Go to the PayPal Developer Dashboard

2

Create a new app

Click Create App, enter an app name, and select Merchant or Platform as the app type.
3

Configure the redirect URI

Under App Settings, add the Alter callback URL from the Developer Portal to the Return URL field.
4

Get your credentials

Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.
Never share your Client Secret publicly. Store it securely and only enter it in the Alter Vault Developer Portal.

Step 2: Add to Alter Vault

1

Open the Developer Portal

Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
2

Add PayPal provider

Go to OAuth Providers > Add Provider > PayPal.
3

Enter credentials

  • Client ID: Paste your PayPal Client ID
  • Client Secret: Paste your PayPal Client Secret
4

Select scopes

Choose the scopes your app needs.
5

Save

Click Save. The provider is now active.

Available Scopes

ScopeDescription
openidOpenID Connect authentication
emailAccess to verified email address
profileAccess to account profile information
addressAccess to account address
https://uri.paypal.com/services/paypalattributesAccess to PayPal account attributes

Notes