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How to instal and configure the Paypal module in PrestaShop

Step 1: Log into your PrestaShop 1.5 dashboard.Step 1: Log into your PrestaShop 1.5 dashboard.Step 2: Using the top menu bar, over the ‘Modules’ tab and select the Modules optionStep 3: From here you can select the module by scrolling until you see the ‘PayPal module’. You need to ensure you are using the latest version of the module. Step 4: If you have automatic module updates enabled, the module listed will be the latest version. Simply click on the Install button to have the module enabled. If you do not have that activated, you will want to go to http://addons.prestashop.com to find the module and then follow the third party module installation steps.Step 5: You will see an install completion message once the module is installed. Next, click on the Configure link to proceed to the configuration page.Step 6: There are a few steps to configure the module. Initially you will see the screen where the module assumes you need to create a PayPal business account. If you already have one, select the Yes radio button for the Already have a PayPal business account? question.Step 7: Next, follow the three steps to be able to accept payments via PayPal.
i. Select Your Optionii.  Enter the ncessary information.
API Username                    Your PayPal account username.API Password                    Your PayPal account password.API Signature                    Your PayPal account signature.Express Checkout Shortcut Select whether you wish to offer your customers the 3-click checkout.Use a Sandbox                    Set up a test area for your PayPaly account. This is for developers.Payment Type                    Select whether you want automatic or manual authorization.
Step 8: Click on the Save button at the bottom of Step 3 to save your PayPal gateway module configuration.

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