Creating a PayPal app is the first step to accepting client payments through PayPal in Gigbuilder. Follow these five steps to get your app ID set up.
Step 1: Log in to PayPal Developer
- Visit https://developer.paypal.com
- Sign in with your business PayPal account credentials
Step 2: Create an Application
- Go to Apps & Credentials
- Click Create App
- Give your app a name (e.g., “Gigbuilder Client Payments”)
- Select the Merchant onboarding reason (for payments)
Step 3: Get Your Credentials
Once created, you’ll see your app listed:
- Click on your app to view details
- Look for these credentials:
- Client ID — This is your primary credential
- Secret — Keep this secure
- These will be needed in Gigbuilder
Step 4: Configure in Gigbuilder
- Return to Gigbuilder
- Go to Setup > Gigbuilder Setup > Merchant Services
- Paste your PayPal Client ID into the PayPal configuration
- Set PayPal as your Default Merchant
- Ensure Client Login Payments is set to “Yes - Display”
- Save your changes
Step 5: Test
- Log in as a client
- You should now see PayPal as a payment option
If you need additional help, please let us know and we can assist further.
— Ashley, Gigbuilder Support