Documentation Index
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Overview
Connect your users to PayPal for payment processing, account information, and financial transaction data.| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider ID | paypal |
| Category | Payments |
| PKCE | Supported |
| Token refresh | Automatic |
| Redirect URI | Shown in Developer Portal |
Step 1: Create a PayPal OAuth App
Go to the PayPal Developer Dashboard
Navigate to developer.paypal.com/dashboard/applications and sign in.
Create a new app
Click Create App, enter an app name, and select Merchant or Platform as the app type.
Configure the redirect URI
Under App Settings, add the Alter callback URL from the Developer Portal to the Return URL field.
Step 2: Add to Alter Vault
Open the Developer Portal
Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
Enter credentials
- Client ID: Paste your PayPal Client ID
- Client Secret: Paste your PayPal Client Secret
Available Scopes
| Scope | Description |
|---|---|
openid | OpenID Connect authentication |
email | Access to verified email address |
profile | Access to account profile information |
address | Access to account address |
https://uri.paypal.com/services/paypalattributes | Access to PayPal account attributes |
Notes
- PayPal has separate sandbox and production environments. Use sandbox credentials for development.
- See the PayPal Log In with PayPal documentation for more details.