Before enabling PayPal payments, make sure you follow each step carefully. Proper setup ensures students and parents can pay online without issues.
Setting up PayPal payments involves three main steps:
Create a PayPal Business account
Generate your Client ID and Secret key
Add these credentials to Teach ’n Go
Step 1: Create a PayPal Business account
Visit PayPal.com.
Create a Business account (not a personal account).
⚠️ Important:
The PayPal account name will appear on customer receipts, so use a name your customers will recognise.
Step 2: Get your PayPal Client ID and Secret key
Log in to the PayPal Developer website using your Business account.
Make sure you are in Live Mode (not Sandbox/Test mode).
Create a new App for your school.
Name the app.
Once created, PayPal will generate:
Client ID
Secret key
Copy both keys — you will need them in Teach ’n Go.
⚠️ Keep your Secret key secure.
Step 3: Add your PayPal credentials to Teach ’n Go
Log in to Teach ’n Go (admin access required).
Go to School settings.
Locate the PayPal credentials section.
Tick the checkbox to Enable PayPal payments.
Enter your:
Client ID
Secret key
Click Save.
Test your setup
Before going live, we recommend testing the payment process:
Create a test invoice.
Use the Pay Now button in the portal.
Complete a payment to confirm everything works correctly.
Once these steps are completed, your school will be ready to accept online PayPal payments through Teach ’n Go.