Link a PayPal account to let customers pay for your products using PayPal. You'll need a PayPal Business account - you can create one or upgrade from a personal account during setup.

Before Starting:

• Check PayPal's processing fees (non-refundable for refunded orders)
• Note: PayPal can't be used for subscription plans or installment payments
• Cards can only be linked to one PayPal account at a time

How to Connect PayPal:

1. Open your store's Payments panel
2. Click "Connect to PayPal"
3. Choose to:
   • Log in to existing Business account
   • Upgrade personal account
   • Create new Business account

Setting Up Your Account:

For Existing Accounts:

• Enter email and country
• Log in with credentials
• Complete upgrade if needed
• Click "Return to Squarespace"

For New Accounts:

• Enter email address
• Provide business information
• Select product category
• Submit personal details

Important Next Steps:

1. Verify your PayPal account through confirmation email
2. Approve Squarespace transaction fees
3. Select payment method for fees

Additional Features:

• Venmo payments available for mobile users with enabled web purchases
• Multiple sites can link to one PayPal Business account
• Automatic foreign currency conversion
• Test transactions possible with alternative PayPal account

To Disconnect PayPal:

1. Open Payments panel
2. Click "Manage" under PayPal
3. Select "Disconnect from PayPal"

Support:

• Contact Squarespace for integration issues
• Contact PayPal for account-specific questions
• Visit PayPal FAQ for troubleshooting

Note: For regions including Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, or Japan, manual PayPal connection is required.

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