# Connect external accounts

## Receiving contributions through PayPal

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This feature is currently in **beta**, meaning it's still being tested. To turn on PayPal contributions, [email support](mailto:support@opencollective.com).
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### Fees

Payment processor fees charged by PayPal will be automatically deducted. If any platform tips or platform share is paid through PayPal, it will go to your account and will be paid later, via the monthly settlement expense.

### Connecting PayPal

If you're already in the beta test group, you can follow these instructions:

* [ ] Create a new PayPal app

  * Open [PayPal's Developer](https://developer.paypal.com/developer/applications/) page and Log In.
  * In *My Apps & Credentials* page, select the **Live** environment, and click in *Create app*.

  ![](/files/-MBtcqMyYZnbthVaK-fe)

  * Name this App after Open Collective, this way you'll always remember where this token is being used.
  * Click *Create App.*

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<figure><img src="/files/GOQJXBQNHOWQHP0Ev64l" alt=""><figcaption><p>To receive contributions, enable "Accept payments" and "Transactions search"</p></figcaption></figure>

* [ ] Then scroll down to "Live App Settings" and make sure "**Accept payments"** and **"Payouts"** are checked
* [ ] Now, copy the necessary information to Open Collective.
  * Open a new tab and go to [Open Collective](https://www.opencollective.com).
  * Open your Host collective settings page and click in the *Receiving Money* option in the menu.
  * Copy and paste *Client ID, Secret* in the respective fields, leave Webhook ID empty.
  * Click *Connect PayPal.*


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