How to Connect PayPal

Add PayPal as an additional payment option for clients who prefer PayPal checkout

Step 1: Go to your admin dashboard and click "Settings"

Step 2: Click on the "Profile" tab

Step 3: Scroll down to the "Payment Processing" section

Step 4: Find the "PayPal Integration" section

Step 5: You'll need a PayPal Business account (not a personal account)

Step 6: Log in to your PayPal Developer Dashboard at developer.paypal.com

Step 7: Create a new app or use an existing one

Step 8: Copy your Client ID and Client Secret from PayPal

Step 9: In Classta, paste your PayPal Client ID and Client Secret into the respective fields

Step 10: Choose your environment:

Sandbox: For testing (use test credentials)
Live: For real payments (use production credentials)

Step 11: Click "Save" to connect PayPal

Step 12: After saving, your unique Webhook URL will be automatically generated and displayed in the PayPal Webhook Configuration section

Step 13: Configure the PayPal Webhook (Important):

Copy the webhook URL that appears in your Classta settings (it will look like: https://yourdomain.com/api/webhooks/paypal/[unique-id] )
Go back to your PayPal Developer Dashboard
Navigate to your app settings
Find the "Webhooks" section
Click "Add Webhook" or "Edit" if you already have one
Paste the webhook URL from Classta
Select these event types (both are required):
- CHECKOUT.ORDER.APPROVED
- PAYMENT.CAPTURE.COMPLETED
Save the webhook configuration

Why the webhook matters: The webhook ensures that bookings are completed automatically even if a client closes their browser after approving payment on PayPal. Without it, you may miss bookings if the client doesn't complete the redirect back to your site.

PayPal will now appear as a payment option alongside Stripe on your booking pages

Note: You can use both Stripe and PayPal simultaneously, giving clients more payment options