The Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express extension serves as a combined gateway for PayPal Payments Pro and PayPal Express Checkout. Here are some essential details and frequently asked questions about this add-on:

Overview:

• Dual Functionality: Supports both PayPal Payments Pro and PayPal Express Checkout.
• User Experience: With PayPal Pro, users input credit card details during checkout on your site, enhancing the user experience and potentially improving conversion rates. PayPal Express has a similar user experience to standard PayPal but offers added security.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Support for Recurring Payments:

• Yes, the gateway supports Recurring Payments. However, customers with German PayPal accounts can't purchase subscriptions via PayPal.

2. In-Context Checkout:

• The In-Context Checkout for PayPal Express is supported from version 1.4 onwards and can be enabled in the Payment Gateways settings tab.

3. Supported Countries:

• PayPal Website Payments Pro is available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
• PayPal Express is accessible in most countries. Refer to the complete list on their website for details.

4. SSL Certificate Requirement:

• For processing credit cards via PayPal Pro, an SSL certificate is mandatory.
• While not mandatory for PayPal Express, having an SSL certificate is highly recommended for security purposes. Guidance on obtaining an SSL certificate is available in the documentation.

Note:

• It's mentioned that this PayPal Pro and Express extension is a legacy product, and if supported in your region, they recommend using PayPal Commerce Pro for your PayPal gateway.

This extension allows merchants using Easy Digital Downloads to incorporate PayPal Pro and PayPal Express Checkout into their digital sales process, offering users a streamlined and secure payment experience.