Getting started

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Start here if you are new to the plugin. These pages take you from a fresh install to a store that is ready for its first test payment.

Requirements

WordPress, PHP, WooCommerce and Paddle versions the plugin needs.

Installation

Upload the plugin, activate your license and turn on Paddle.

Paddle Billing or Paddle Classic?

Find out which Paddle platform your account uses and which credentials you need.

Live and sandbox mode

How the Sandbox setting switches between your live and sandbox Paddle credentials.

The short version

  1. Check the requirements and install the plugin.
  2. Work out which Paddle account you have, then follow its setup guide.
  3. Tick Enable Paddle in WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → Paddle.
  4. Test everything in sandbox mode before you go live.

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