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Adam
08-28-06, 07:11 PM
Hey,

I think it would be cool option if we could make paypal subscriptions from the admin area? Any ideas?

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Adam
Vectoral
08-28-06, 07:22 PM
Whaddya mean? :S
Adam
08-28-06, 08:07 PM
Hey,

Currently we can make paypal subscriptions by a client ordering a new product. But lets say for some reason they cancel or a client would like to change from invoices to subscription. The only way is making them re-sign up. I would like their for an option in the admin area so we can make it with out making them re-sign up...

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Adam
michelle
08-28-06, 11:20 PM
Definitely would like to see this, too :-)

Michelle
MACscr
08-28-06, 11:37 PM
Maybe im not understanding this right, but i dont think its even possible because of restrictions of paypal themselves.
xxkylexx
08-29-06, 12:37 AM
They don't have to re-sign up. I just go into paypal, create a subscription, then send them the link. Then you can add the subscription ID in and make the adjustments to their account.

I don't think the way you mentioned is possible.
Adam
08-29-06, 04:27 AM
They don't have to re-sign up. I just go into paypal, create a subscription, then send them the link. Then you can add the subscription ID in and make the adjustments to their account.

I don't think the way you mentioned is possible.

Will it still be logged?

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Adam
xxkylexx
08-29-06, 05:04 AM
Yep, that's what entering the subscription ID is for.
Adam
08-29-06, 06:04 AM
Yep, that's what entering the subscription ID is for.

O awsome! Now I need to find out how to add them. PayPals website is so not user friendly or at least not Adam friendly...

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Adam
Matt
08-29-06, 08:32 AM
This is only true if you have the PayPal IPN Url for WHMCS entered in your PayPal Profile. Otherwise the callback would not occur to WHMCS.

Matt
xxkylexx
08-29-06, 04:53 PM
Check Merchant Tools > Recurring Subscriptions.
lylix
10-18-06, 12:32 PM
Hmmm... maybe I'm missing something here, but what would the difference be between:

1. Subscription creation on initial order

2. Providing a "subscription" button in the clientarea to convert the account payment.

In both cases, the subscription is being generated by WHMCS from the client side with the client's interaction, which I assume is necessary. This would be much more convenient than going to paypal, creating a subscription, sending them a link, and expecting them to follow it.

This way, they can just login to their clientarea, go to the appropriate hosting package, click "Subscription", go through the motions, and be done w/ it. And essentailly, it would be synomonous to a new order anyways, but not filling out all the information as it's already available from the customers account.

Thoughts?