Paypal IPN Module

[NoddyAsh]

Hi,

 

I only use the paypal which is in the default install. However, every few orders I get the payment ok but no order or details of the order. I take it the customer has simply closed the browser and not returned. I thus have to e.mail them to ask what they ordered which looks a tad unprofessional.

 

I believe, reading though the pages and pages of this forum that the IPN Module will help solve this as I would least have a record of what they have ordered and can change it to delivered (all digital download sales). Have I got his correct?

 

I'm concerned that in installing the Paypal IPN module will make things worse. Do I need to un-install the default Paypla module?

 

Are there any simple instructions for installing the new one? The contrib seems to be in non-English. Is it the top file on contribution 2679 I need?

i'e'. osCommerce_PayPal_IPN_v2.3.4.5

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Russ

[web-project]

I'm concerned that in installing the Paypal IPN module will make things worse.

why?

 

I believe, reading though the pages and pages of this forum that the IPN Module will help solve this as I would least have a record of what they have ordered and can change it to delivered (all digital download sales). Have I got his correct?

yes, it is correct, you clients can get the digital goods straight away after purchasing the product

Edited October 4, 2008 by web-project

[NoddyAsh]

why?

 

Well because my knowledge isn't great in these matters.

 

 

 

yes, it is correct, you clients can get the digital goods straight away after purchasing the product

 

Russ

[NoddyAsh]

Russ

 

 

Ok put it another way. How does the add-on Paypal IPN differ greatly from the default one?

 

Thanks.

 

Russ

[NoddyAsh]

Hi,

 

Still trying to understand why some orders are paid through paypal ok but then the database doesn't get updated and the order doesn't appear on their record.

I get no 'order proceesed' e.mail as well.

 

Is there a add-on or mthod I can use to add the order in later to keep the customers records up to date?

 

I've looked at the database files and feel I will mess them up if I try to enter it, perhaps wrongly.

 

Russ

[NoddyAsh]

why?

 

 

yes, it is correct, you clients can get the digital goods straight away after purchasing the product

 

Because of my lack of knowledge. :-)

 

I see I need cURL according to the install instructions. (or SSL cert)

How do I know if I have this on my server? I've asked Customer Support there for that info.

 

If the install doesn;'t work right can I revert back to the old paypal module OK?

 

Do I need to remove this one fiorst or is it a different one altogether?

 

See told you I was a noob.

 

Russ