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How to Connect PayPal to Bookkeep

Bookkeep allows you to connect PayPal to automate your financial processes. Follow the steps below to connect PayPal to Bookkeep.

1. Add PayPal App

To start the installation process, first go to Connections -> Available apps then find and click the PayPal button.

Available Apps Tab

2. Connect PayPal

Once selected, the PayPal integration will present you with the option to "Connect Now" via log-in credentials in a new browser tab. Alternatively, click "Ask Owner to Connect" to have a link emailed to the business owner that will enable them to connect PayPal on your behalf.

Options to connect PayPal: Connect Now or Ask Owner to Connect

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For more information on sending owner invitations, please review our knowledge base article.

3. Log in to PayPal

Assuming you have the owner-level login information for your PayPal account, click "Connect Now" to log in.

Click Connect Now to log into your PayPal account

4. Confirm Connection

After authentication, the PayPal connection will appear on your Connections page, ready for field mapping.

PayPal successfully connected in Bookkeep

5. Set and Confirm PayPal Timezone

The easiest way to confirm your PayPal account's timezone is to download a monthly statement from your PayPal dashboard in .csv format, which displays the timezone in column "C" (statements in .pdf format do not display this information).

Confirm the timezone in your PayPal account using the .csv statement

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PayPal's default timezone is PST. If you have changed this in PayPal, update the timezone in Bookkeep under PayPal setting (Configure) to match your timezone in PayPal.

Set the timezone in Bookkeep to match your PayPal timezone

If you have any questions, please contact support@bookkeep.com.