Ninja Forms is a popular form builder plugin for WordPress, and it has integrations for various payment gateways, including PayPal Express. If you want to use PayPal Express with Ninja Forms, here’s a basic guide to help you set it up:
Prerequisites:
- Ninja Forms Plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site.
- PayPal Express Add-On for Ninja Forms (this may require a premium plan or separate purchase).
Steps to Set Up PayPal Express with Ninja Forms:
- Install the PayPal Express Add-On:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Ninja Forms > Add-Ons.
- Search for PayPal Express and click Install.
- Once installed, click Activate.
- Configure PayPal Express Settings:
- Go to Ninja Forms > Settings.
- Navigate to the Payments tab.
- Find PayPal Express and click Configure.
- Enter your PayPal API credentials (you’ll need your PayPal API username, password, and signature). You can find these in your PayPal account under Settings > API Access.
- Create a Form with Payment Fields:
- Go to Ninja Forms > Add New to create a new form.
- Add the necessary fields for your form (e.g., name, email, etc.).
- To add a payment field:
- Click on the Fields tab and then select Payment.
- Choose PayPal Express as the payment method.
- Configure the payment field (price, currency, etc.).
- Set Up Conditional Logic (Optional):
- If you want to show the PayPal Express button based on certain form conditions, you can use Conditional Logic.
- Set conditions for when the payment field is visible or required based on other form inputs.
- Test Your Form:
- After setting up the form, make sure to test the payment flow.
- You can use PayPal’s sandbox mode for testing purposes before going live.
- Ensure the form submits successfully and that the payment is processed correctly through PayPal.
- Publish Your Form:
- Once everything is working correctly, publish your form on your desired page or post.
- Embed the form using the Ninja Forms block, shortcode, or widget.
Additional Tips:
- Currency Settings: Make sure to match the currency in your PayPal account with the one you use in the form settings.
- Email Notifications: Set up email notifications to confirm payment receipts, form submissions, and other relevant information.
- SSL Certificate: Ensure your website has an SSL certificate installed to securely process payments.
