Customer Portal - PayPal Billing Agreements

PayPal Billing Agreements allow you to use your PayPal account for any charges to your account, the same way you can use a credit card. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a new agreement.

Please click the links below to jump to a section.

• Create a PayPal Billing Agreement↴
• Manage PayPal Billing Agreements↴

Create a PayPal Billing Agreement

You can create a billing agreement any time you purchase a new product or service, allowing you to make your first payment via PayPal by selecting to use the PayPal Agreement.

Additionally, you can create a PayPal agreement directly from your Customer Portal without an invoice using the following steps:

How to Create a Billing Agreement

1. Log in to your HostGator Customer Portal.
2. Click the dropdown at the top right.

   

3. Select My Payment Methods.

   

4. Click + ADD PAYMENT METHOD.

   

5. Select PayPal and click CONTINUE.

   

6. Log in to PayPal when the pop-up opens.
   
7. You must confirm how you want your invoices paid on the next screen.
   • If you want to use your PayPal account balance, Use balance first is toggled On by default.
   • Underneath Charge the rest will display the card to which the remaining balance will be applied if there is not enough in your PayPal account to cover your invoice.
   • If you want to use a different card, you can click + Add a debit or credit card and complete the steps to add a card.
   • Your final option is to apply for PayPal Credit by clicking Apply now and completing the steps.
   
   Once you're done selecting your payment options, click Agree & Continue.
   
8. You have successfully created a PayPal billing agreement, and you should be redirected to your Customer Portal!

Manage PayPal Billing Agreements

If you create a PayPal billing agreement and need to make any changes to how you're charged or want to discontinue using it with your %%BRAND%% account, you will have to go to PayPal's website or use their mobile app. If you're trying to cancel a PayPal agreement, we have created this guide on How to Unsubscribe via PayPal to walk you through the process via a desktop browser, mobile browser, and the PayPal app.