=== Easy Digital Downloads - Paddle Gateway ===
Contributors: syammohanm
Donate link: https://wpfront.com/donate/
Tags: Easy Digital Downloads Paddle Gateway, Paddle Payment Gateway, Paddle
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.1
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Integrate your WordPress site or Easy Digital Downloads store with Paddle payment gateway.

== Description ==

This plugin allows you to accept payments through **Paddle payment gateway** for your **Easy Digital Downloads(EDD)** store. You can accept payments through Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Wire Transfers (ACH/SEPA/BACS), Apple Pay, etc.

**[Paddle](https://paddle.com/)** is a payment provider which acts as a reseller to your EDD store. Because of that they will take care of Sales TAX/VAT/GST compliance and invoicing the customer.

**EDD Recurring Payments** and **Software Licensing** integrations are only available in the **[PRO version](https://wpfront.com/downloads/edd-paddle-gateway-pro/)**.

**[Upgrade to Pro version](https://wpfront.com/downloads/edd-paddle-gateway-pro/)**.

= Configuration =

* Once you install the plugin, **configure it under "Paddle > Settings" menu**.
* **Vendor ID** and **Auth Code** is available under **"Developer Tools > Authentication"** in your **Paddle account**.
* **Public Key** is available under **"Developer Tools > Public Key"** in your **Paddle account**.
* Copy the **Webhook Url** from your settings page and use it in **"Developer Tools > Alerts / Webhooks"**.
* Enable all **"Webhook events"** in **"Developer Tools > Alerts / Webhooks"**.


= Why Use Paddle? =

* Simple and easy setup process.
* Delegates tax compliance.
* Takes care of invoicing.
* Supports wide range of currencies.
* Fraud prevention.
* Accepts major payment methods.(PayPal, Wire Transfers, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diner’s Club, etc.)
* Low processing fees and absolutely free refunds.
* Provides a [test/sandbox environment](https://sandbox-vendors.paddle.com/signup).


You can also use this plugin to **integrate your WordPress site with Paddle payment gateway**. You will be able to create payment link shortcodes, which you can use to generate a payment link from Paddle. Once a user clicks on the payment link, they will be redirected to Paddle payment page.

== Installation ==

1. Click Plugins > Add New from the WordPress admin panel.
2. Search for "Easy Digital Downloads - Paddle Gateway" and install.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How can I test this plugin? =

Paddle offers a sandbox environment which you can use to test this plugin as well as Paddle. You can start from [here](https://sandbox-vendors.paddle.com/signup).

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard

== Changelog ==

= 1.1 =
* EDD integration.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1 =
* EDD Integration.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.