Paypal says it is connected then drops out

  • QWERTYtype
    Asked on December 1, 2020 at 4:13 AM

    I have set up a Business Paypal account with my bank details etc today and the forms ask for it to connected to Jotform. I connect, it says it has linked and then it drops out and says there is a problem. Please help as I need to send this form out today - thank you!

    Message is:

    There is an error in PayPal connection. Please contact the form owner.

  • Sam_G
    Replied on December 1, 2020 at 4:58 AM

    Hi QWERTYkids,

    Thank you for contacting Support.

    We apologize for the inconvenience.

    That seems to be an error with Paypal. Where there is an error, regardless of what activity you do, Paypal will detect that. When that happens, it is advisable to wait for a few minutes before trying again. Some even suggest to wait for a few hours. 

    Please try the following:

    1. Clear your browser cookies for Jotform and Paypal. 

    https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored 

    https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en 

    https://support.apple.com/en-ph/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac 

    2. You will be asked to log in again to Jotform.

    3. Edit your form, and click the Connect with the Paypal button in the Paypal settings.

    4. This time, you will be required to log in with Paypal.

    Hopefully, the connection will work. If not, I would suggest contacting Paypal to see if they blocked your authentication and to see if they can release that. Paypal will verify your details to process your request. 

  • QWERTYtype
    Replied on December 1, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    I have cleared browser of all cookies and still the same issues. I have spent ages on phone to PayPal who say it is not an issue there end - please help. Can you look at my form and see if you can see the issue please?

    Thanks


  • Jimmy_D
    Replied on December 1, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    Hello there!

    Sorry for the frustrations caused.

    Kindly switch from the PayPal Business to the PayPal Checkout widget instead and let us know if you are still having issues.

    Here is a visual Guide.-

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  • QWERTYtype
    Replied on December 1, 2020 at 10:48 AM

    hello


  • Jimmy_D
    Replied on December 1, 2020 at 11:57 AM

    Hi!, 

    Unfortunately, we did not get your last message body. 

    Kindly get back to us if you intended to contact us and need further assistance. 

    Best regards, 

  • QWERTYtype
    Replied on December 1, 2020 at 12:04 PM

    Sorry, yes that has worked thank you. However I hadn't realised that Paypal charges you. Can you use a personal account to link to Jotform please? Or does it have to be a business account? Thank you


  • Jimmy_D
    Replied on December 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM

    Yes, you can use the PayPal Personal widget with a personal PayPal account to receive payments. 

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    I hope this is helpful. Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

    Regards,