I copied this from the eHow website. I was going to make my own, but it's already done, so why invent the wheel. I'll probably post this in it's own thread so people can actually find it.
How To
How to Use the Paypal Plug-In
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Amy Brantley
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Protect your finances by generating new card numbers.
Are you tired of visiting the PayPal website every time you need to check your balance? What about giving out your debit-card information to websites you aren’t quite sure of? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to check your balance from anywhere and generate a debit-card number with the click of a button? Then it’s time you installed the PayPal Plug-In. This handy toolbar will not only make using PayPal easier, but will keep your financial transactions secure as well. Best of all, it’s easy to use if you follow a few simple steps.
From Quick Guide:
PayPal 101
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
- Step 1
The PayPal Plug-In is easy to download. All you need to do is access your account and click on Profile. On the Profile Summary page you will see a Financial Information section. Click on the PayPal Plug-In link and scroll to the bottom of the page There you will see a statement that reads, “Don’t have the plug-in on this computer? Download it now.” Click the link and choose Save File. Depending on your connection speed, the download should happen rather quickly.
- Step 2
Install the plug-in. Click the icon that was downloaded to your desktop. Once you hit Run, the software will ask you to close any browsers you may have open. Once you’ve closed the browsers, click Continue for the installation to begin. Once the installation is complete, you will have the choice to restart your computer now or later.
- Step 3
Use the plug-in with your favorite browser. The software works with most Windows-based browsers. After you restart your browser, you should see the new toolbar located at the top of your browser screen. To use the software, simply click the arrow to choose the feature you would like to access.
- Step 4
The PayPal Plug-In offers several different features. First of all, it allows you to use PayPal anywhere, even at sites that don’t accept this payment option. The software also allows you to check your balance and print receipts. Last, but not least, it helps you avoid fraudulent websites.
- Step 5
Protect your credit- and debit-card numbers. The Number One reason you should use the PayPal Plug-In is to protect your finances. With the software, you’ll be able to generate a new card number for each store you shop at. You can even select whether or not you want to the number to be valid for multiple uses, or just one.
