Connect PayPal to KlickTipp for Easy Payment Tracking

This guide will show you how to connect PayPal to KlickTipp. You'll learn how to create PayPal products and set up an opt-in process for payment dates. Manage your transactions quickly and easily.

Please note that the information transmitted by PayPal only applies to the email address with which the PayPal account is registered. If this differs from the email address in KlickTipp, it will be transferred to KlickTipp accordingly. You can view the purchase information and the associated tags in the history of the transferred purchase email address.

Good to Know

Create a corresponding product in KlickTipp for each PayPal button. This way you can ensure optimal allocation based on the product ID.

As a KlickTipp Standard user you can create 1, as a Premium user 3, as a Deluxe user 10 and as an Enterprise user an unlimited number of PayPal products.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Setting Up a PayPal Product in KlickTipp

  • In the menu, select → Listbuilding  New Listbuilding  and click on the PayPal icon.
  • Create a new PayPal product and give your product a name.
  • Select an opt-in process for your PayPal product in the → Opt-in Process  section.
  • KlickTipp can save a reference parameter for each purchase. This can be used for tracking.
    • Select an additional field in the dropdown → Reference Parameter.
    • This saves the individual value in KlickTipp.

Tagging Payment Status and Activating IPN Notifications

  • You can now tag the status of the respective payment. KlickTipp automatically recognizes the status of the buyer and assigns the respective tag.
    • Enter a tag for the events “Successful Payment”, “Refund”, “ChargeBack” and “Subscription Cancellation”.
  • Now switch to your PayPal account to activate the IPN notifications.
    • Click on the → Edit Settings  button.
  • Switch back to your KlickTipp account and copy the link from the → API Link  field.
  • Paste the link in the → Notification URL  field  in your PayPal account.
    • Select the option → Receive instant Payment Confirmations (activated). 
    • Click on the → Save  button.

Linking PayPal Buttons to KlickTipp

  • Link your saved PayPal buttons with KlickTipp.
    • In the drop-down menu → Action,  select the option → Edit Button.
  • Switch to your KlickTipp account. Copy the PayPal reference number for your button from the → PayPal Reference Number  field.
  • Paste the PayPal reference number in the → Reference Number  field of your PayPal button.
  • Use a reference parameter for the PayPal button:
    • Under → Step 3: Advanced functions (optional),  click on → Variables for advanced Payment Settings.
    • Fill the → Custom Parameter  with any value.
  • Finally, click on the → Save Changes  button.

Connecting PayPal to KlickTipp simplifies your payment tracking and customer management. Follow these steps to make your workflow more efficient and optimize your payment system today.

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