How to Connect PayPal to Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Connect PayPal to Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Company' tab.
Select 'Settings' from the list of options.
After that, click 'Payment Services' to proceed.
Scroll down to the Available Payment Services tab, then click the 'Add Other' button next to it.
Subsequently, pick 'PayPal' from the available options.
One by one, fill out the input fields with the required information, specifically the Account Name, Account Email, and Xero Payment Account where you wish to deposit the payments.
Finally, click 'Save' to enable the connection between your PayPal and Xero accounts.
Quick answer: To connect PayPal to Xero, go to the Company tab in Xero, select Settings, and click Payment Services. Next, click Add Other under Available Payment Services and pick PayPal. Finally, enter your Account Name, Account Email, and Xero Payment Account, then click Save.
About this Xero tutorial
Integrate PayPal with Xero by configuring payment settings, selecting PayPal, and entering your account details to start accepting payments. This guide shows how to connect PayPal to Xero in 7 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Company' tab" and finishing with "Finally, click 'Save' to enable the connection between your PayPal and Xero accounts". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to connect PayPal to Xero?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: Salesforce xero integration, How to Connect Stripe to Xero and How to Contact Xero Support. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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