How to connect Paypal and PDF.co
Create a New Scenario to Connect Paypal and PDF.co
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Paypal, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Paypal or PDF.co will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Paypal or PDF.co, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Paypal Node
Select the Paypal node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Add the PDF.co Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Paypal node, select PDF.co from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within PDF.co.


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Authenticate PDF.co
Now, click the PDF.co node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your PDF.co settings. Authentication allows you to use PDF.co through Latenode.
Configure the Paypal and PDF.co Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Paypal and PDF.co Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Paypal, PDF.co, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Paypal and PDF.co integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Paypal and PDF.co (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Paypal and PDF.co
Paypal + Google Sheets + PDF.co: When a new sale occurs in PayPal, the transaction details are recorded in Google Sheets. PDF.co then generates a PDF invoice based on the sale data in Google Sheets.
PDF.co + Paypal + Slack: When a new file is added to a designated location monitored by PDF.co, the document is parsed. If it's a form requiring payment, a payment request is created in Paypal, and a notification is sent to the accounting team via Slack.
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About Paypal
Use Paypal in Latenode to automate payment processing. Trigger workflows on successful payments to update databases, send notifications, or provision services. Streamline accounting, subscriptions, or e-commerce tasks. Latenode adds scheduling, error handling, and custom logic without code. Scale payment workflows visually.
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About PDF.co
Need to automate PDF tasks? Use PDF.co in Latenode to parse data, convert formats, and add signatures. Automate document processing workflows without code. Latenode’s visual editor and affordable pricing make it easy to build scalable solutions for invoices, reports, and more. Bypass manual work and centralize document automation.
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FAQ Paypal and PDF.co
How can I connect my Paypal account to PDF.co using Latenode?
To connect your Paypal account to PDF.co on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Paypal and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Paypal and PDF.co accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I generate invoices after successful Paypal payments?
Yes, you can! Latenode automates invoice creation in PDF.co after a Paypal payment. Benefit: instant, professional invoices improve accounting & customer satisfaction.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Paypal with PDF.co?
Integrating Paypal with PDF.co allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically generate branded PDF invoices upon successful Paypal payments.
- Create detailed reports of Paypal transactions and convert them to PDF.
- Archive Paypal payment confirmations as secure, searchable PDF documents.
- Add watermarks or stamps to PDF documents based on Paypal payment status.
- Extract data from Paypal payment notifications and populate PDF forms.
What Paypal data can I access in Latenode workflows?
You can access transaction details, customer information, payment status, and subscription data. Use this in advanced automation flows.
Are there any limitations to the Paypal and PDF.co integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex PDF formatting may require advanced PDF.co knowledge.
- Rate limits on Paypal API usage may affect high-volume transactions.
- Custom Javascript may be needed for edge case data transformations.