> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.jaka.app/shopify/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.jaka.app/shopify/payouts/paying-affiliates/pay-affiliates-in-app-with-paypal.md).

# Pay affiliates in app with PayPal

### ✅ How Paying Affiliates Works

Jaka does not pay affiliates automatically.

Instead:

1. Affiliates earn commissions from approved sales
2. You review pending payouts
3. You manually confirm and send payments

Using PayPal In-App payments lets you:

* Pay affiliates faster
* Keep payout records in one place
* Mark commissions as **Paid** automatically

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### ⚙️ Step 1: Get PayPal API Credentials

To enable in-app payments, you’ll need **Client ID** and **Client Secret** from PayPal.

1. Log into your PayPal [here](https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/) and click on **Log into Dashboard**
2. Make sure that the toggle  “**Live**” is on and the option **Payouts** is selected 

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Note:&#x20;

On the **My Account** page, scroll down to the **Permissions** section > **Payouts**. If there's a green checkmark in the "Live" column for Payouts, it means that Live Payouts has been enabled for your account.&#x20;

But if there isn't, you will see the “Enable...” link to click through and provide the required information for PayPal to enable it.

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3. Open **My Apps & Credentials**
4. Create a new **REST App**

Start by assigning a PayPal app name. Click on the blue “Create App” button to proceed. A short form will appear.

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5. Copy the **Client ID** and **Secret Key**

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> 💡 Tip: Use a **PayPal Business account** to avoid payment limits

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### ⚙️ Step 2: Connect PayPal to Jaka

1. Open the app > click **Settings** > **Third-party integration**
2. In **Payment with PayPal** > click **Connect** button&#x20;

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3. Paste:

* **Client ID**
* **Client Secret**

4. Create an **App Password** (used to confirm payouts)

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5. Click **Save** to complete the integration

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### ⚙️ Step 3: Collect Affiliate Payment Information

To receive payments, affiliates must provide their **PayPal email**.

This happens automatically when:

* Affiliates complete their **profile in affiliate Dashboard**&#x20;
* They select **PayPal** as their payment method

You don’t need to request payment info manually. <br>

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### ⚙️ Step 4: Review Pending Payouts

Before paying, always review payouts:

1. Go to **Payouts** > open the **Pending** tab
2. Check:
   * Affiliate name
   * Total sales
   * Commission amount

This ensures accuracy before sending money.

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### ⚙️ Step 5: Pay Affiliates with PayPal

When you’re ready to pay:

1. Select one or more pending payouts
2. Click **Mark as paid**
3. Review payment details
4. Confirm payment

Once completed:

* Payment is sent via PayPal
* Payout status changes to **Paid**
* Affiliates see the update immediately

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### ✅ What Happens After Payment?

* Commission is marked **Paid**
* Affiliate receives PayPal funds

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### ▶️ Tutorial video&#x20;

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