A do-authorization transaction represents an agreement to pay. Do-authorizations use the PNReference from the PayPal® order transaction to place the buyer’s funds on hold for a three-day honor (guarantee) period. Please note that authorizations are valid for 29 days, but do-authorizations are only valid for 3. A do-authorization does not transfer funds. Follow the steps below to add a do-authorization:

Step 1

Locate the existing Order (status 01) prepayment record you would like to add a do-authorization to. 

Step 2

Select the row and then go to the row exit Add Authorization.

Step 3

Enter the information as needed for the new do-authorization including the amount and press the OK button.

Step 4

You will be returned to the inquiry screen.  You will be able to see the new authorization record in status ' '

As previously mentioned all do-authorizations place the buyer’s funds on hold for a three-day honor (guarantee) period. That means that for the first 3 days the funds you authorize are guaranteed to settle. However, after the three days the do-authorization is automatically voided by PayPal®.

Therefore, if you are not able to complete your settlement within the 3 day guarantee period you must obtain a new do-authorization with a new three day honor period. To obtain a new do-authorization simply follow the steps outlined in the add do-authorization section of this manual.