# How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts > How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts This guide will help you configure PayPal Payouts API with GHL Customer Care for paying your affiliates… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/how-to-set-up-and-pay-affiliates-using-paypal-auto-payouts - Section: Marketing / Affiliate Payouts - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 14, each explained below --- ## **How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts** This guide will help you configure PayPal Payouts API with GHL Customer Care for paying your affiliates directly from the platform. Currently, PayPal is the only supported payment method for Auto Payouts, and this article will walk you through the setup process and how to pay affiliates. --- ## **Requirements:** - A PayPal Business Account - Payouts must be enabled on your PayPal account. Follow the steps below to enable it. --- ## **1\. Setting Up PayPal for Auto Payouts** Before you can start paying affiliates, you need to configure PayPal Payouts for seamless integration with GHL Customer Care. ### **Step 1: Access PayPal Developers Page** - Go to the PayPal Developers page. - Log in to the developer dashboard by clicking the **"Log into dashboard"** link at the top-right corner. ### **Step 2: Enable Payouts** - In the dashboard, click on **My Account** from the top-right corner. - Scroll down to the **Permissions** table and check if "Payouts" has a green checkmark under the Live column. - If not, click **Enable** and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API. ![Step 3 of 3: If not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810844/original/M0FUGYqV_uHTNxz7mYFUIx-WSXCl0HklOA.jpeg) **Step 3 of 3: If not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact…** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 3 in the "Step 2: Enable Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you if not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API. - What to click: If not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API. - Controls: Enable, My Account, Permissions Full procedure: 1. In the dashboard, click on My Account from the top-right corner. 2. Scroll down to the Permissions table and check if "Payouts" has a green checkmark under the Live column. 3. If not, click Enable and follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API. <- this image ### **Step 3: Create App on PayPal** - In the left-hand menu, click on **Apps and Credentials**. - Click **Live**, then proceed to **Create App**. ![Step 2 of 4: Click Live, then proceed to Create App](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810841/original/NSoegoc40tjXesKnIpetO1w650hVCA4n0A.jpeg) **Step 2 of 4: Click Live, then proceed to Create App** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 4 in the "Step 3: Create App on PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you click Live, then proceed to Create App. For context, this section explains: In the left-hand menu, click on Apps and Credentials. Click Live, then proceed to Create App. Enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App. If you already have an app created, you can skip this step. The next step is to enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App. - What to click: Click Live, then proceed to Create App. - Controls: Live, Create App, Apps and Credentials - Next: Enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App. Full procedure: 1. In the left-hand menu, click on Apps and Credentials. 2. Click Live, then proceed to Create App. <- this image 3. Enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click Create App. 4. If you already have an app created, you can skip this step. - Enter "GHL Customer Care Payouts" as the app name and click **Create App**. - If you already have an app created, you can skip this step. **Please note:** If you see "Live/Sandbox" at the top-right after creating the app, ensure "Live" is selected. ### **Step 4: Obtain App Details** - After creating the app, you'll be provided with the **Client ID** and **Secret Key**. ![Step 1 of 2: After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810831/original/iyCmqdpvQr0Po9cIE2PEy3XnYzAdeNfX7A.jpeg) **Step 1 of 2: After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Obtain App Details" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you after creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key. The next step is to keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal. - What this covers: After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key. - Controls: Client ID, Secret Key - Next: Keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal. Full procedure: 1. After creating the app, you'll be provided with the Client ID and Secret Key. <- this image 2. Keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal. - Keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL Customer Care with PayPal. ### **Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal** - Navigate to the **Payment Integration** page in GHL Customer Care. ![Step 1 of 4: Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810837/original/1cRVuJLXOqaIcSDV-kHzH4jJ16Jv90C-xA.jpeg) **Step 1 of 4: Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 4 in the "Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care. The next step is to scroll down to PayPal and click Manage. - Where to go: Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care. - Controls: Payment Integration, Manage, Client ID, Secret Key - Next: Scroll down to PayPal and click Manage. Full procedure: 1. Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care. <- this image 2. Scroll down to PayPal and click Manage. 3. Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4. 4. If testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page. - Scroll down to PayPal and click **Manage**. - Enter your Live **Client ID** and **Secret Key** from Step 4. ![Step 3 of 4: Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810833/original/2w5UqQ6Z-a96ulgfVBx3i5xuOpQpIoC0Tw.jpeg) **Step 3 of 4: Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 4 in the "Step 5: Connect GHL Customer Care and PayPal" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4. The next step is to if testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page. - What to fill in: Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4. - Controls: Client ID, Secret Key, Payment Integration, Manage - Next: If testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page. Full procedure: 1. Navigate to the Payment Integration page in GHL Customer Care. 2. Scroll down to PayPal and click Manage. 3. Enter your Live Client ID and Secret Key from Step 4. <- this image 4. If testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page. - If testing in the sandbox, repeat the process with sandbox credentials, ensuring "Sandbox" is selected on PayPal's Apps and Credentials page. --- ## **2\. Using PayPal for Affiliate Payouts** Once PayPal is configured, you can now pay your affiliates using GHL Customer Care’s Auto Payouts feature. ### **Step 1: Navigate to the Payouts Page** - In the GHL Customer Care Affiliate Manager, go to the **Payouts** page. ### **Step 2: View Approved Payouts** - Switch to the **Approved for Payouts** tab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement. ![Step 1 of 1: Switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810832/original/dVZ30ePq70b82bEEZmQdPLgqfQY5bo5SHQ.jpeg) **Step 1 of 1: Switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Step 2: View Approved Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement. - What this covers: Switch to the Approved for Payouts tab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement. - Controls: Approved for Payouts ### **Step 3: Select Affiliates for Payouts** - Check the box next to the payouts or affiliate names you wish to pay. ### **Step 4: Initiate Payout** - Once affiliates are selected, click the **Pay** button to pay multiple affiliates together. ![Step 1 of 2: Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810834/original/oRxnWIS4e36B_hYucBxsEhnFj0mLn7CoNA.jpeg) **Step 1 of 2: Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Initiate Payout" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together. The next step is to alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. - What to click: Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together. - Controls: Pay - Next: Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. Full procedure: 1. Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together. <- this image 2. Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. - Alternatively, click the blue **Pay** icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. ![Step 2 of 2: Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810839/original/wfhn3fMEF1MCCfPHgG2P6G2sKQLD7J-2nw.jpeg) **Step 2 of 2: Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to…** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "Step 4: Initiate Payout" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. - What to click: Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. - Controls: Pay Full procedure: 1. Once affiliates are selected, click the Pay button to pay multiple affiliates together. 2. Alternatively, click the blue Pay icon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually. <- this image ### **Step 5: Review and Confirm** - Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. ![Step 1 of 2: Review the selected payouts and confirm the details](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810835/original/2evoYu3FtiYxTDnw0yGN41Gr34CZ9wzW2A.jpeg) **Step 1 of 2: Review the selected payouts and confirm the details** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 5: Review and Confirm" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you review the selected payouts and confirm the details. The next step is to click Pay Now to initiate the transfer. - How to confirm: Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. - Controls: Pay Now - Next: Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer. Full procedure: 1. Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. <- this image 2. Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer. - Click **Pay Now** to initiate the transfer. **Important:** If your PayPal Business account is not linked, an error message will prompt you to link the account. ![Step 5: Review and Confirm (image 10 of 14)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810843/original/NsDNIWym5yNCrCmJRCc0bJ8moQXIQb-W9A.jpeg) **Step 5: Review and Confirm (image 10 of 14)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 5: Review and Confirm" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". The text alongside this image reads: Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer. Immediately after, the guide continues: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both…. - How to confirm: Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer. - Controls: Pay Now - Next: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. Full procedure: 1. Review the selected payouts and confirm the details. 2. Click Pay Now to initiate the transfer. ### **What happens after a payout?** - After clicking **Pay Now**, successful payouts will appear under the **Paid** tab. ![Step 1 of 3: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810836/original/z7D8OJHJo_IhkUFdoZeCwvkdBnA868XC7Q.jpeg) **Step 1 of 3: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you after clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. The next step is to payPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. - What this covers: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. - Controls: Pay Now, Paid - Next: PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. Full procedure: 1. After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. <- this image 2. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. 3. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. - PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. ![Step 2 of 3: PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810840/original/8uZSr5yeQwokBZryI6uBibEOPzgwYlW1GA.jpeg) **Step 2 of 3: PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status…** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you payPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. The next step is to after a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. - What this covers: PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. - Controls: Pay Now, Paid - Next: After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. Full procedure: 1. After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. 2. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. <- this image 3. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. - After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. ![Step 3 of 3: After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810838/original/7I68WjZN_QiyXmlorBKoXKvXx7DyFZNuRQ.jpeg) **Step 3 of 3: After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate…** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 3 in the "What happens after a payout?" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". At this point in the walkthrough you after a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. - What this covers: After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. - Controls: Pay Now, Paid Full procedure: 1. After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. 2. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. 3. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. <- this image --- ## **3\. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts** Before paying affiliates, ensure their PayPal details are linked. To learn how to add or link an affiliate’s PayPal account, [click here.](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/how-to-add-link-a-new-payout-method-for-affiliates) ![3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts (image 14 of 14)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033810842/original/Ie3iDrFMfWrXLJci_SE9_0LVg6wWPN-G_A.jpeg) **3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts (image 14 of 14)** This screenshot appears in the "3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts" section of "How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts". The text alongside this image reads: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive…. Immediately after, the guide continues: What Payment Gateways supported in Affiliate manager for Product Sales? FAQs for Affiliate Payouts How to add/link Affiliate's Paypal Account for Payouts. - What this covers: After clicking Pay Now, successful payouts will appear under the Paid tab. PayPal may take some time to process payments, during which the status might show as "Pending." Refresh the page to check updates. After a successful payout, both the admin (sender) and the affiliate (receiver) will receive a confirmation email. - Next: What Payment Gateways supported in Affiliate manager for Product Sales? FAQs for Affiliate Payouts How to add/link Affiliate's Paypal Account for Payouts --- ## **What's Next:** - [What Payment Gateways supported in Affiliate manager for Product Sales?](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/what-payment-gateways-supported-in-affiliate-manager-for-product-sales) - [FAQs for Affiliate Payouts](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/faqs-for-affiliate-payouts) - [How to add/link Affiliate's Paypal Account for Payouts](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/how-to-add-link-a-new-payout-method-for-affiliates) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com