To pay for something using **PayPal**, follow these steps:
1. **Log in to PayPal**: Go to [paypal.com](https://www.paypal.com) and sign in with your email and password.
2. **Ensure you have a linked payment method**: You can link a credit card, debit card, or bank account to your PayPal account. To do this:
- Navigate to **Wallet**.
- Select **Link a card** or **Link a bank**.
- Enter the relevant details.
3. **Make a payment**:
- If you're buying from a website that supports PayPal, select **PayPal** at checkout.
- You’ll be redirected to PayPal’s site to confirm the payment.
- Choose your payment method (bank, card, or PayPal balance), and click **Pay Now**.
4. **Send money to someone**:
- Go to **Send & Request**.
- Enter the recipient's email address or phone number.
- Enter the payment amount and choose the currency.
- Select your payment method and click **Send Payment**.
5. **Review Transaction**: You’ll receive a confirmation email, and you can also check the transaction history under **Activity** on PayPal.
PayPal also offers **buyer protection** in case of any disputes with sellers, making it a secure way to pay online.