How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts
How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts This guide will help you configure PayPal Payouts API with GHL Customer Care for paying your affiliates…
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How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts
This guide will help you configure PayPal Payouts API with GHL Customer Care for paying your affiliates directly from the platform. Currently, PayPal is the only supported payment method for Auto Payouts, and this article will walk you through the setup process and how to pay affiliates.
Requirements:
A PayPal Business Account
Payouts must be enabled on your PayPal account. Follow the steps below to enable it.
1. Setting Up PayPal for Auto Payouts
Before you can start paying affiliates, you need to configure PayPal Payouts for seamless integration with GHL Customer Care.
Log in to the developer dashboard by clicking the "Log into dashboard" link at the top-right corner.
Step 2: Enable Payouts
In the dashboard, click on My Account from the top-right corner.
Scroll down to the Permissions table and check if "Payouts" has a green checkmark under the Live column.
If not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API.Step 3 of 3: If not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact…What this shows Step 3 of 3: If not, click Enable and follow the prompts.What this showsShows what to click for step 3 of 3 in the "Step 2: Enable Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 3 in the "Step 2: Enable Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you if not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API.Step 3 of 3Image 1 of 14What to clickIf not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API.
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All 3 steps in this procedure
In the dashboard, click on My Account from the top-right corner.
Scroll down to the Permissions table and check if "Payouts" has a green checkmark under the Live column.
If not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API. this image
Step 3: Create App on PayPal
In the left-hand menu, click on Apps and Credentials.
Click Live, then proceed to Create App.Step 2 of 4: Click Live, then proceed to Create AppWhat this shows Step 2 of 4: Click Live, then proceed to Create App.What this showsShows what to click for step 2 of 4 in the "Step 3: Create App on PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 4 in the "Step 3: Create App on PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you click Live, then proceed to Create App. For context, this section explains: In the left-hand menu, click on Apps and Credentials. Click Live, then proceed to Create App. Enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App. If you already have an app created, you can skip this step. The next step is to enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App.Step 2 of 4Image 2 of 14What to clickClick Live, then proceed to Create App.
Buttons and menus referencedLiveCreate AppApps and Credentials
Next stepEnter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App.All 4 steps in this procedure
In the left-hand menu, click on Apps and Credentials.
Click Live, then proceed to Create App. this image
Enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App.
If you already have an app created, you can skip this step.
Enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App.
If you already have an app created, you can skip this step.
Please note: If you see "Live/Sandbox" at the top-right after creating the app, ensure "Live" is selected.
Step 4: Obtain App Details
After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key.Step 1 of 2: After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and…What this shows Step 1 of 2: After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key.What this showsShows what this covers for step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Obtain App Details" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Obtain App Details" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you after creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key. The next step is to keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal.Step 1 of 2Image 3 of 14What this coversAfter creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key.
Buttons and menus referencedClient IDSecret Key
Next stepKeep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal.All 2 steps in this procedure
After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key. this image
Keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal.
Keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal.
Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal
Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care.Step 1 of 4: Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer CareWhat this shows Step 1 of 4: Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care.What this showsShows where to go for step 1 of 4 in the "Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 4 in the "Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care. The next step is to scroll down to PayPal and click Manage.Step 1 of 4Image 4 of 14Where to goNavigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care.
Buttons and menus referencedPayment IntegrationManageClient IDSecret Key
Next stepScroll down to PayPal and click Manage.All 4 steps in this procedure
Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care. this image
Scroll down to PayPal and click Manage.
Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4.
If testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page.
Scroll down to PayPal and click Manage.
Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4.Step 3 of 4: Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4What this shows Step 3 of 4: Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4.What this showsShows what to fill in for step 3 of 4 in the "Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 4 in the "Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4. The next step is to if testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page.Step 3 of 4Image 5 of 14What to fill inEnter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4.
Buttons and menus referencedClient IDSecret KeyPayment IntegrationManage
Next stepIf testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page.All 4 steps in this procedure
Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care.
Scroll down to PayPal and click Manage.
Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4. this image
If testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page.
If testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page.
2. Using PayPal for Affiliate Payouts
Once PayPal is configured, you can now pay your affiliates using GHL Customer Care’s Auto Payouts feature.
Step 1: Navigate to the Payouts Page
In the GHL Customer Care Affiliate Manager, go to the Payouts page.
Step 2: View Approved Payouts
Switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement.Step 1 of 1: Switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved…What this shows Step 1 of 1: Switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement.What this showsShows what this covers for step 1 of 1 in the "Step 2: View Approved Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Step 2: View Approved Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement.Step 1 of 1Image 6 of 14What this coversSwitch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement.
Buttons and menus referencedApproved for Payouts
Step 3: Select Affiliates for Payouts
Check the box next to the payouts or affiliate names you wish to pay.
Step 4: Initiate Payout
Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together.Step 1 of 2: Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple…What this shows Step 1 of 2: Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together.What this showsShows what to click for step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Initiate Payout" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Initiate Payout" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together. The next step is to alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.Step 1 of 2Image 7 of 14What to clickOnce affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together.
Buttons and menus referencedPay
Next stepAlternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.All 2 steps in this procedure
Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together. this image
Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.
Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.Step 2 of 2: Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to…What this shows Step 2 of 2: Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.What this showsShows what to click for step 2 of 2 in the "Step 4: Initiate Payout" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "Step 4: Initiate Payout" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.Step 2 of 2Image 8 of 14What to clickAlternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.
Buttons and menus referencedPay
All 2 steps in this procedure
Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together.
Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. this image
Step 5: Review and Confirm
Review the selected payouts and confirm the details.Step 1 of 2: Review the selected payouts and confirm the detailsWhat this shows Step 1 of 2: Review the selected payouts and confirm the details.What this showsShows how to confirm for step 1 of 2 in the "Step 5: Review and Confirm" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 5: Review and Confirm" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you review the selected payouts and confirm the details. The next step is to click Pay Now to initiate the transfer.Step 1 of 2Image 9 of 14How to confirmReview the selected payouts and confirm the details.
Buttons and menus referencedPay Now
Next stepClick Pay Now to initiate the transfer.All 2 steps in this procedure
Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. this image
Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer.
Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer.
Important:
If your PayPal Business account is not linked, an error message will prompt you to link the account.Step 5: Review and Confirm (image 10 of 14)What this shows Review the selected payouts and confirm the details.What this showsIllustrates the "Step 5: Review and Confirm" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot appears in the "Step 5: Review and Confirm" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". The text alongside this image reads: Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer. Immediately after, the guide continues: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both….Image 10 of 14How to confirmReview the selected payouts and confirm the details. Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer.
Buttons and menus referencedPay Now
Next stepAfter clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.All 2 steps in this procedure
Review the selected payouts and confirm the details.
Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer.
What happens after a payout?
After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab.Step 1 of 3: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid…What this shows Step 1 of 3: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab.What this showsShows what this covers for step 1 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you after clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. The next step is to payPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates.Step 1 of 3Image 11 of 14What this coversAfter clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab.
Buttons and menus referencedPay NowPaid
Next stepPayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates.All 3 steps in this procedure
After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. this image
PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates.
After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.
PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates.Step 2 of 3: PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status…What this shows Step 2 of 3: PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates.What this showsShows what this covers for step 2 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you payPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. The next step is to after a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.Step 2 of 3Image 12 of 14What this coversPayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates.
Buttons and menus referencedPay NowPaid
Next stepAfter a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.All 3 steps in this procedure
After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab.
PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. this image
After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.
After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.Step 3 of 3: After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate…What this shows Step 3 of 3: After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.What this showsShows what this covers for step 3 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you after a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.Step 3 of 3Image 13 of 14What this coversAfter a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.
Buttons and menus referencedPay NowPaid
All 3 steps in this procedure
After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab.
PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates.
After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. this image
3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts
Before paying affiliates, ensure their PayPal details are linked. To learn how to add or link an affiliate’s PayPal account, click here.3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts (image 14 of 14)What this shows After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab.What this showsIllustrates the "3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts".This screenshot appears in the "3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". The text alongside this image reads: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive…. Immediately after, the guide continues: What Payment Gateways supported in Affiliate manager for Product Sales? FAQs for Affiliate Payouts How to add/link Affiliate's Paypal Account for Payouts.Image 14 of 14What this coversAfter clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.Next stepWhat Payment Gateways supported in Affiliate manager for Product Sales? FAQs for Affiliate Payouts How to add/link Affiliate's Paypal Account for Payouts
After clicking Pay Now , successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email.
