2012
Table Of Contents
- Sandbox User Guide
- Contents
- Preface
- Overview to the PayPal Sandbox
- Accessing the PayPal Sandbox
- Setting Up Test Accounts
- Testing PayPal Website Features
- Testing an Express Checkout Integration
- Sandbox Test Tools
- Testing Error Conditions
- Testing Payment Review
- Technical Support
- Revision History
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Accessing the PayPal Sandbox
To access the PayPal Sandbox, sign up for an account at https://developer.paypal.com. After
signing up, you access the Sandbox either programmatically or by logging in.
Depending on the PayPal feature you want to test with an application, you need to set up
different types of test accounts: PayPal Personal (or Premier) and Business accounts. See
“Planning the Types of Test Accounts You Need” on page 13.
Signing Up for Sandbox Access
To sign up for Sandbox access:
1. Go to
https://developer.paypal.com. The log in screen is shown below:
2. If you already have an account, enter your Log In Email and Password and click Log In.
3. If you do not already have an account, click Sign Up Now and provide the requested
information shown below: