What do the button types: hosted, clear text, and encrypted mean? (WPS)
There are three 3 options when using the PayPal Online Button Creator.
- Hosted (Save on PayPal Servers)
- Encrypted (Protected code)
- Clear text (Unprotected code)
Each options has its purpose and use, so understanding the difference will help you make that decision.
PayPal button not working on IE6 browser. (WPS)
This problem is related to the security setting. In most cases it has been set to "HIGH". Go to your Internet Options/Security and lower your setting.
How do I insure that my email address is not available in the HTML code? (WPS)
There are two options:
Option #1
Assumptions: Non-Hosted and Non-encrypted button, PayPal Business Account
Use your PayPal Business ID or Merchant Referral ID instead of your verified email address.
Login to your PayPal account.
Merchant Referral ID:
- Scroll down toward the bottom to "Referrals".
- Click on "Referrals" in the bottom list of menu choices.
- Next page is displays the Merchant Referral Bonus Program.
- You will see a link something like this:
https://www.paypal.com/uss/mrb/pal=QERQ34QER56435T. - Copy the QERQ34QER56435T.part of this URL
PayPal Business ID
- Edit your Profile.
- On the Profile Summary page your will see:
- Secure Merchant Account ID: 3452QWER6DGSD78
- Copy this number
Replace the value of "business" variable with this ID code in your button code as shown in this example:
Before:
<input type="hidden" name="business" value="your.paypal.email">
After:
<input type="hidden" name="business" value="QERQ34QER56435T.">
Option #2
This option is to use an email address encoder.
It transforms your ascii email address into its equivalent decimal entity. The encoded e-mail address can be read and translated back into its original ascii text by almost any web browser without any further action on your part. You just replace your e-mail address with the code, and you won't have to worry a whole lot about spam lists. This technique is not by any means a foolproof - high end software such as that used by Google's™ search engine can still detect your email address.
How do I display my company name in the PayPal shopping cart? (WPS)
If you are seeing your email address, then you very likely have a personal or premier account. You need to upgrade that account to a Business account.
How do I get a test Credit Card number for use in the Sandbox? (WPS)
When testing your PayPal buttons in the Sandbox you will need to generate a test Credit Card number.
- Log in to your Sandbox Account
- Select a text account and login to that test account (create one if you do not have one)
- Click 'Profile'
- Click on 'Credit/Debit Cards' under Financial Information
- Click the ''Add a Card' button, as if you are adding a credit card to this account
- Use the credit card number that is automatically generated here as a test credit card number
- Click "Cancel"
Note: Do not click on the 'Add Card' button as this will add the credit card to your Sandbox account. If it is added to your Sandbox account, it cannot be used to make a non-PayPal account payment.
For the CVV2 or CSC code, use any three digits like '123' and the expiration date would be any date that is in the future.
How do I replace the image button with a text button?
The PayPal button generator creates a button with an image downloaded from the PayPal system. There may be times you do not want this image button. If so locate the code that is similar to the following:
<input type="image"
src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif"
border="0" name="submit"
alt="Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!">
And replace it with this line. You can use your own text in place of the YourTextHere.
<input type="submit" value="YourTextHere">
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