Below is an overview of how to access your legitimate logs and how to protect yourself from the illegal trade of "logs." 1. Legitimate Use: Accessing Your Official Logs
By understanding and utilizing PayPal logs, you can better manage your account, ensure security, and resolve any issues that may arise. paypal logs
file which details individual recipient status, currency exchange rates, and fees. PayPal Developer 4. Integration Logs (Third-Party Platforms) If you use PayPal through a platform like WooCommerce , logs are often stored locally on your server. WooCommerce : Typically located at /wp-content/uploads/wc-logs/paypal-xxx.log if "Debug Log" is enabled in settings. : Provides specific entry indicators like [PAYMENT.SALE.COMPLETED] to help identify missing or orphaned subscription IDs. View Payouts Transaction Activities - PayPal Developer Below is an overview of how to access
api = paypalrestsdk.Api() logs = api.get("v1/reporting/transactions", "start_date": "2025-04-01T00:00:00Z", "end_date": "2025-04-30T23:59:59Z", "fields": "all" ) PayPal Developer 4
If you run a WooCommerce or Shopify store using PayPal Checkout, silent payment failures are a nightmare. API logs reveal exactly why a transaction failed: an invalid SSL certificate, a mismatched currency code, or a timeout error.
Via the PayPal Developer Dashboard (separate from your live account):