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Nate
Nate

Reputation: 28414

Do I need to create an "app" to use the sandbox?

I used the PayPal sandbox last year when integrating a website with PayPal Pro and it was pretty straightforward. The new and improved version is confusing the heck out of me, though. Nowhere can I find an actual definition for what an "app" is (I'm not kidding, I can't find a definition anywhere) and I'm confused on what I need to do to access the sandbox.

Do I need to create an "app," or just create sandbox accounts?

Upvotes: 2

Views: 112

Answers (1)

Preston PHX
Preston PHX

Reputation: 30402

It depends on which APIs you're using. Adaptive Payments and related APIs (Adaptive Accounts, Invoicing) require a "classic" APP ID. And REST APIs require a newer app to get credentials.

Classic APIs such as Express Checkout and Payments Pro do not require any app; merely an appropriate Business sandbox account.

So, start by figuring out which API you want to use, and then follow its documentation.

Upvotes: 1

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