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Testing Payflow Link
In Chapter 3, “Integrating Your Web Site with Payflow Link (Basic Integration),” you entered
HTML code to connect your Web site to Payflow Link. Before you activate your Web store for
customer use, you should test Payflow Link to verify proper operation. PayPal’s test server
enables you to simulate transactions on your Web site and ensure that they are submitted
correctly. Transactions are handled through a test system and no actual funds are exchanged.
This chapter describes the process that you follow to test your Payflow Link integration and to
verify that it is operating correctly.
“Testing TeleCheck Transactions” on page 32 provides guidance on simulating TeleCheck
transactions.
Testing Credit Card Transactions
Follow these steps to test the integration between your Web page and Payflow Link:
Verify that the Transaction Process Mode is set to TEST
Before you can begin simulating transactions, you must first ensure that the Transaction
Process Mode is set to TEST so that no funds are transferred. Follow these steps:
1. Open PayPal Manager and navigate to Service Settings > Payflow Link and click on the
Configuration page.
2. On the Forms Configuration section, under Shipping Information, change Transaction
Process Mode from Live to Test. Click the Save Changes button. Your account now
connects with PayPal’s test servers so that you can safely run simulated transactions.
NOTE: Test Transactions are processed through PayPal’s simulated payment network to
enable you to test Payflow Link—no money changes hands. You must activate your
account and set Transaction Process Mode to LIVE before accepting real orders.
Refer to PayPal Manager online help for information on activating your account.