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# 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](https://tasks.mechanic.dev/import-paypal-transactions-as-shopify-orders) Mechanic task. Follow the steps provided to seamlessly connect the two platforms. :heart:

### 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.

<figure><img src="https://3145272362-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MQrnkixbmVHvKHMwAbm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-67a070cd85b5e7b340afa158b4ae53e29c3439f8%2Fmechanic-webhooks.png?alt=media" alt="The Mechanic webhooks section in Settings, where a webhook can be created for PayPal IPN deliveries"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Setup PayPal to send you transactions to Mechanic

* [ ] Next, log in to your PayPal account and use [this link](https://www.paypal.com/merchantnotification/ipn/preference) to jump to the Instant Payment Notification (IPN) settings screen.\\

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* [ ] 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.\\

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### 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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