Frequently Asked Question

Prerequisites

• You need a PayPal Business account (free to upgrade from PersonaStep-by-Step: Create a Donation Button

1. Log in to PayPal

• Go to https://www.paypal.com and log into your Business account

2. Access Button Creation Tools

• Go to: https://www.paypal.com/buttons

• Click "Donate"

3. Customize Your Donation Button

Fill out the form with:

• Organization name or purpose

• Donation ID (optional)

• Currency

• Contribution options:

  • Fixed amount(s) or allow donors to enter their own

• Customize the button (add your logo, choose style)

4. Optional Settings

• Choose whether to collect the donor’s mailing address

• Optionally redirect them to a thank-you page after donating

5. Generate the Code

• Click "Create Button"

• PayPal will generate HTML code

6. Add the Button to Your Site

• Copy the HTML code

• Paste it into your website's HTML editor where you want the button to appear