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# PayPal Legacy

> We do not recommend using this payment gateway. Please use the PayPal IPN payment gateway for better security and reliability.

## How to Configure PayPal Legacy

### Step 1: Getting PayPal API Credentials

1. Log in to your **PayPal account**.
2. Go to **Account Settings**.
3. Click on **"Update"** in the **API Access** section.
4. Click on **"Request API Credentials"** (NVP/SOAP API).
5. Select **"Request API signature"** and click **"Agree and Submit"**.
6. Copy the **API Username**, **API Password**, and **Signature**.

### Step 2: Enable PayPal Legacy Payment Gateway

1. Go to the **Settings > Payment Gateways** tab in the sidebar.
2. Scroll down to the **PayPal Legacy** section.
3. **Enable** the **PayPal Legacy** option.
4. Enter **API Username**, **API Password**, and **Signature**.
5. Disable **Sandbox Mode**.
6. **Save Changes**.

<Warning>
  **PayPal Legacy** method **do not support all features**. We recommend using the [PayPal IPN](features/payment-gateways/paypal-ipn) payment gateway for better security and reliability.
</Warning>