Widgets: PayPal Button – GoDaddy

This feature is not available in Turkey.

This widget makes it easy for website visitors to send you money using PayPal. You can use the PayPal button both for gathering donations and for selling products.

To use the PayPal widget features, you must have a PayPal account. If you do not have a PayPal account, sign up for one here.

Content Editor

Enter a PayPal user name.
Select a Type of Transaction from the drop-down, and complete the fields:
- Buy.
  - Item name.
  - Price.
  - Currency.
  - Shipping cost.
  - Tax %.
- Donate.
  - Donation for.
  - Donation amount.
  - Currency.

Design Editor

The buttons design is not able to be changed, though there are three styles that can be selected from:

Large.
Large with credit card logos.
Small.

FAQs and Troubleshooting

Can a recurring donation or purchase be set up?

The PayPal widget only offers a one time purchase or donation.

Can the verbiage on the button be changed?

The verbiage on the button is not able to be changed.

Is there a way to prevent a new tab or window from opening and keep the visitor on the site?

There is no currently a way to keep the visitor on the site. A new tab or window will open (depending on the visitor's browser settings) when the button is clicked.

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