Como Configurar e Pagar Afiliados Usando 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 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

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 onMy Accountfrom the top-right corner.
• Scroll down to thePermissionstable and check if "Payouts" has a green checkmark under the Live column.
• If not, clickEnableand follow the prompts. You may need to contact PayPal to enable the Payouts API.

Step 3: Create App on PayPal

• In the left-hand menu, click onApps and Credentials.
• ClickLive, then proceed toCreate App.

• Enter "GHL Payouts" as the app name and clickCreate 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 theClient IDandSecret Key.

• Keep these details handy as they will be required to connect GHL with PayPal.

Step 5: Connect GHL and PayPal

• Navigate to thePayment Integrationpage in GHL.

• Scroll down to PayPal and clickManage.
• Enter your LiveClient IDandSecret Keyfrom Step 4.

• 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

Step 1: Navigate to the Payouts Page

• In the GHL Affiliate Manager, go to thePayoutspage.

Step 2: View Approved Payouts

• Switch to theApproved for Payoutstab to see the list of approved payments awaiting disbursement.

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 thePaybutton to pay multiple affiliates together.

• Alternatively, click the bluePayicon next to an affiliate’s name to pay them individually.

Step 5: Review and Confirm

• Review the selected payouts and confirm the details.

• ClickPay Nowto initiate the transfer.

Important:If your PayPal Business account is not linked, an error message will prompt you to link the account.

What happens after a payout?

• After clickingPay Now, successful payouts will appear under thePaidtab.

• 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.

3. How to Add an Affiliate’s PayPal Account for Payouts

What's 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