NEW! How to Setup Paypal Recurring Payments (2025)

Setting Up PayPal Recurring Payments

If you’re looking to set up recurring payments through PayPal, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will take you through the process step-by-step, making it easy to establish a steady payment flow for your products or services.

Step 1: Log In to Your PayPal Account

Begin by logging into your PayPal account. Once logged in, navigate to the settings menu located at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Access Seller Tools

In the settings menu, you’ll find an option for "Seller Tools." Click on it to find the features related to selling and payment processing.

Step 3: Select Automatic Payments

Scroll down and locate the "Automatic Payments" option. Clicking this will open a new tab with several settings related to subscriptions.

Step 4: Create a Subscription Plan

In the new tab, you will notice two options: "Subscriptions" and "Subscription Plans." Choose "Subscription Plans" and click on "Create Plan."

Step 5: Enter Product Details

When creating a plan, you will need to enter various details regarding your product:

• Product Name
• Description
• Product ID
• Product Type
• Category (for example, you might choose "Adult")
• Product URL (provide a relevant link to your product)

Once you’ve filled in these details, click on "Next."

Step 6: Choose Pricing Type

You will now have multiple options for pricing: fixed, quantity, volume, or tiered pricing. For simplicity, select "Fixed Pricing" and click "Next."

Step 7: Set Up Plan Details

Next, you’ll need to provide:

• Plan Name
• Plan Description

After entering this information, click "Next."

Step 8: Configure Payment Details

At this stage, set your currency and decide if you want to include a one-time payment fee or offer a free trial. Make your selection and click "Next."

Step 9: Choose Billing Cycle

You can select whether to have an unlimited billing cycle or a limited one. For ongoing services, it’s often best to choose "Unlimited." Scroll down to finalize this option.

Step 10: Review Your Product and Payment Details

You will now come to a summary page detailing all the product and payment information you entered. Review it carefully to ensure everything is correct before finalizing.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up PayPal recurring payments. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more tutorials and insights. Thank you for reading!