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How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
Old 07-02-2010, 02:31 PM How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
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WOw, I havn't posted here in a loooong time.. In any case, I just started creating a blog for a "client" and I need the paypal to direct the user (after purchase) to a link where they can download a Book PDF.

The basic shopping page is at www.medeconomix.com/healthcarehandbook

I'm not sure how to tell paypal to return the user to a specific page?


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Old 07-02-2010, 02:40 PM Re: How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
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You could use the IPN function to have paypal call a .php script on your server with the buyers details.

Your script can then send them a link via Email. ( you get the email from the paypal account that paypal sends you via the IPN ).
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Old 07-02-2010, 02:47 PM Re: How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
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How would I actually do that? I can't even write in PHP, but if I had the script, what would an example of that look like in the Instant Payment Notification spot?

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Old 07-02-2010, 03:04 PM Re: How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
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Can't I just specify the "return URL" as a direct download link to a file on my server? That seems much easier, can someone who knows about paypal specify what the "return URL" is? Thanks
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Old 07-02-2010, 03:06 PM Re: How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
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You can simply specify the return URL at PP and use an encrypted code for the button. The page name should not be easy to guess and the name and the button should change on regular basis.

This method is nowhere near as secure as using IPN but it is a lot easier to implement.

Edit: the return URL is entered at PP at the time the button is created.
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Old 07-02-2010, 03:17 PM Re: How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
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Thanks Colbyt. Im implementing paypal through separate script software called "Shop Site".. The preferences for shop site

PayPal Website Payments Standard Settings:
Set PayPal background to black
Return URL
Cancel Return URL
Order Description

I dont know if I have any control over the buttons at this point, but how would I properly encrpyt a download link for use in that return URL?

again, thanks for the help, I've spent far too long away from this realm.

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Old 07-03-2010, 06:42 AM Re: How to direct paypal to send purchaser to a "download link"
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If I went to the right site they are selling a service with monthly payments. IMO that is the worst of your choices for a small site. You can buy a reasonably secure IPN script for $30 (one time fee) or less

When using a service or any pre-built script you should only need to follow the directions. None of the things I said above apply if you are using a script.
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