PayPal sandbox API credentials missing?

Question

I am using PayPal classic API. When I try to reach out for the sandbox test account API credentials, I got the empty screen below. Can anyone tell me what is going on?

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Answer 1

I just went through this trouble. Such a long process (as mentioned by user2183113) is not needed at all. What you need to do is request API credentials by logging into the sandbox account for which you want to get API access. After logging in, go to "My account" and look for "API Access / Credentials" and follow the directions to request them - done!

Please note: you should first login to Paypal developer site using your regular Paypal login. Then visit www.sandbox.paypal.com and login using your dummy sandbox account and then request credentials.

Answer 2

user2183113's steps didn't work for me - I couldn't find the API credential link.

I ended up just creating a new business account in Sandbox using the same email I used in 'normal paypal', this new Sandbox account comes with its own API credentials already.

Answer 3

There are some issues with the Credentials not appearing for some accounts. Currently you are logged into the developer account. Try logging into the actual sandbox seller account, and going to the profile and requesting the credentials. You should be able to view these from within the Sandbox seller account, and if they have not been requested yet, you can generate these.

Answer 4

Finally I succeeded ¡¡¡¡¡¡ This works ;)

1. Log out Paypal account
2. clearing browser cache and cookies (I use firefox).
3. Go to developer.paypal.com and login with the real paypal account (not the Sandbox one)
4. Go to Applications
5. Click on Sandbox accounts
6. (Optional) Import your old accounts from your former Sandbox account after the redirect to the accounts page
7. Create a test account if one doesn't already exist
8. Click link Enter Sandbox site
9. Log in to that site using your test business account
10. Go to Profile -> My Selling Tools -> API Access
11. Click to Request API Credentials
12. Choose the option that solves your needs
13. The API credentials were created !!! (they will appear in your test account profile)