1. Sign Up For PayPal
Steps:
- Create your PayPal account. (Instructions)
- Verify your identity (Instructions)
For answers to additional questions, please consult our list of PayPal Frequently Asked Questions.
In order to accept payment through PayPal, you must have a FormSite account at the Professional 1 level or higher, and a PayPal Premier or Business Account. Follow the following steps to set up a PayPal Business Account:
- Visit www.paypal.com and click their Sign Up link.
- Choose to create a business account, by choosing either a Premier Account or Business Account.
- Enter the requested information about your business, such as your name, company name, and all other required fields. Click the Complete button at the bottom to continue.
- Enter additional information about your business, plus the answers to your secret questions.
Please note that your FormSite and PayPal accounts are separate -- we cannot retrieve any information regarding your PayPal account for any reason.
Click the Sign Up button.
- You will receive an email message from PayPal, confirming your account. We recommend that you act on this message immediately.
You will receive an immediate e-mail from PayPal that will provide a new verification link. Click this link and enter your PayPal Password. This confirms your e-mail address.
Once your account has been created, you will need to Verify your identity (not just your e-mail address).