====== PayPal Express for Magento 2 REST API using Orders v2 User Guide ======

===== Related overview =====

For a shopper-friendly overview of features and setup, see the [[https://toweringmedia.com/magento-2-paypal-express-orders-v2-user-guide|Magento 2 PayPal Express Orders v2 User Guide - REST API Checkout]] on the storefront. This wiki page remains the full technical documentation.

===== Extension context =====

This is a Toweringmedia Magento 2 extension guide for the current admin extension catalog.

===== Product page =====

  * [[https://toweringmedia.com/paypal-express-for-magento-2-rest-api-using-orders-v2|PayPal Express for Magento 2 REST API using Orders v2]] (SKU ''toweringmedia-paypal-express'')

===== Overview =====

This extension adds a PayPal Express payment method to Magento 2 built on PayPal's current REST Orders v2 API rather than the legacy NVP/SOAP integration. It supports sandbox and live environments and a configurable capture intent.

===== What this extension does =====

  * PayPal Express checkout using the PayPal REST Orders v2 API.
  * Separate sandbox and live environment settings.
  * Configurable checkout intent (authorize or capture).
  * Standard Magento payment method controls including title and availability.

===== Requirements =====

  * Magento 2.4.x (Open Source or Adobe Commerce).
  * PHP: >=8.1 <8.5 (as declared by the published package).
  * A current Toweringmedia license and Composer credentials for ''https://composer.toweringmedia.com/''.
  * A PayPal REST application providing a client ID and client secret for each environment you intend to use.

===== Installation =====

Install and validate in a staging environment before production rollout.

<code bash>
cd /path/to/magento
composer require toweringmedia/module-paypal-express

bin/magento module:enable Toweringmedia_PaypalExpress
bin/magento setup:upgrade
bin/magento setup:di:compile
bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f
bin/magento cache:flush
</code>

Currently published versions at the time of writing:

  * ''toweringmedia/module-paypal-express'' — 0.1.11

Toweringmedia packages are served from the licensed Composer repository ''https://composer.toweringmedia.com/''. If Composer reports that the package could not be found, your credentials are missing or the license does not cover this package yet. Retrieve your keys from **My Account** on toweringmedia.com, or contact [[mailto:support@toweringmedia.com|support@toweringmedia.com]].

General installation notes that apply to every Toweringmedia extension are in the [[https://toweringmedia.com/installation|installation guide]].

===== Configuration =====

  * Stores > Configuration > Sales > **Payment Methods** > **Toweringmedia Express Checkout** (config section ''payment'').
  * Fields include enable/active, title, environment, checkout intent, client ID, and client secret.

===== Basic usage and what to expect =====

  - Start in the sandbox environment with sandbox credentials and place a full test order end to end.
  - Confirm the order, invoice, and PayPal transaction all reconcile before switching the environment to live.
  - Switch to live credentials only after a successful sandbox order.

===== Notes and limitations =====

  * This package is published at a pre-1.0 version. Test a complete order in sandbox before enabling it on a live store.

===== Validation checklist =====

  * ''bin/magento module:status'' shows the module(s) as enabled.
  * Extension configuration saves without errors in Admin.
  * The admin screens listed above are reachable and load without error.
  * Expected storefront/admin behavior is present after a cache flush.
  * No critical PHP/JS errors appear in ''var/log/'' during the primary test flow.

===== Troubleshooting =====

  * **Composer cannot find the package**: confirm the ''https://composer.toweringmedia.com/'' repository and your credentials are present in ''auth.json'', and that your license covers this package.
  * **Feature not visible**: verify module status, flush cache, and redeploy static content.
  * **Admin setting not applying**: clear cache and confirm the config scope (default / website / store view).
  * **Unexpected behavior**: retest with only the required related modules enabled.

===== Support =====

  * [[mailto:support@toweringmedia.com|support@toweringmedia.com]]
  * [[https://toweringmedia.com/magento-maintenance-support|Magento maintenance and support]]

===== Related Magento 2 docs =====

  * [[magento2:extensions:start|Magento 2 extension index]]
  * [[start|Global docs home]]