Hi,
When you want to use the test application id, you have to put the plugin in debug mode.
At this moment, the plugin will automatically use the test application id which is hard coded in the plugin.
In the Paypal Adaptive plugin, the "debug" option is the "sandbox" option.
Regards,
Jerome - Obsidev.com
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