How do I connect PayPal to Shopify with Mechanic?

To integrate PayPal transactions into your Shopify orders, leverage the Import PayPal transactions as Shopify orders Mechanic task. Follow the steps provided to seamlessly connect the two platforms. ❤️

1. Setup a Mechanic webhook that PayPal can send your transactions to

In Mechanic settings, create a new webhook. Give the webhook a name (PayPal) and a topic (user/paypal/ipn), as shown below.
After saving, copy the webhook URL. You'll need it when configuring PayPal to send transactions to Mechanic.

The Mechanic webhooks section in Settings, where a webhook can be created for PayPal IPN deliveries

2. Setup PayPal to send you transactions to Mechanic

Next, log in to your PayPal account and use this link to jump to the Instant Payment Notification (IPN) settings screen.\
Click the Choose IPN Settings button and then paste in your Mechanic webhook URL from Step 1 and choose the option to Receive IPN Messages and click Save.\

3. Install and configure the Mechanic task

Install the task: https://tasks.mechanic.dev/import-paypal-transactions-as-shopify-orders
Configure the task to taste and save :) Here's a sample configuration:

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