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Outpost supports PayPal as a payment option for one-time Tip Jar donations. PayPal is not used for subscriptions: all subscriptions are processed through Stripe.
PayPal integration settings with Client ID, Secret, shareable link URL, and connection status

PayPal connection settings in Core Connections showing Client ID, Secret, and shareable link

PayPal is for tips and donations only. It cannot be used for recurring subscriptions. All subscription billing is handled by Stripe.

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How it works

When a reader clicks the PayPal option on your Tip Jar, they’re redirected to PayPal to complete their one-time donation. Outpost records the donation and attributes it to the member’s account.

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Currency support

PayPal processes a smaller set of currencies than Stripe. The on-site PayPal button appears on your Tip Jar only when your site’s default currency is one of: AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, ILS, INR, MXN, MYR, NOK, NZD, PHP, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, THB, or USD. For any other currency, the donation page shows the Stripe option only. A PayPal shareable link is shown regardless of currency. Your default currency is set on the Publication Details page.

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Connection settings

PayPal is configured under Core Connections in the left navigation.

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Plan differences

  • Space Station Plan: PayPal support is limited to the shareable link. The Tip Jar’s PayPal button opens your PayPal-hosted donation page.
  • Voyager Plan and above: The Tip Jar uses PayPal’s API to accept donations directly on your site, without redirecting readers to PayPal.

Stripe Integration

Primary payment processor for all subscriptions and Tip Jar donations.

Tip Jar

Accept one-time donations via PayPal or Stripe.

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FAQ

No. All subscriptions are processed through Stripe. PayPal is only available for one-time Tip Jar donations.
No. PayPal is entirely optional. If you only want to accept donations via Stripe, you can skip the PayPal setup.
Go to the PayPal Developer portal → My Apps & Credentials → Create or select an app. The Client ID and Secret are shown on the app’s detail page.