You can offer your customers an additional payment method in your store by integrating PayPal into your Creator website.
Important information about the PayPal integration
Important: To connect PayPal to your store, you need a PayPal business account. PayPal Plus is not supported.
The PayPal integration in the Jimdo Creator store is built in and cannot be extended with custom plugins or alternative PayPal solutions.
If PayPal makes changes to its systems or features, the integration will be updated by Jimdo accordingly.
You do not need to take any action or make changes in your store.
Request API credentials
To connect PayPal to your Creator website, you will need the API Signature credentials, which you can request directly from PayPal.
These credentials consist of an API Username, API Password, and API Signature without an expiration date.
To request the required credentials, visit the PayPal Help Center. If you need assistance, please contact PayPal support.
Entering your API Signature
Once you have received your API credentials, you can add them to your website by following these steps:
- Log in to your Jimdo account and select your website
- Click Edit to open your website editor
- In the menu, go to Store > Settings > Payment Options
- Enable PayPal
- Paste the API credentials into the corresponding fields and adjust the message for your customers if needed
- Click Save
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a different PayPal plugin such as Advanced Checkout
No. The Jimdo Creator store only supports the built in PayPal integration. Custom plugins or alternative integrations are not supported.
I received a message from PayPal about changes or new features. Do I need to take action
No. These messages refer to external PayPal solutions. If anything changes, the Jimdo integration will be updated automatically. You do not need to set up or change anything.