Why is WordPress is changing my Paypal html code?

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  mustacheandmohawk · Member · Sep 26, 2012 at 9:15 pm

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  I paid to have my own domain name from WordPress,
  http://www.mustacheandmohawk.com
  does this allow me to add plugins to my page?
  When I log-in to my page and access “my dashboard” the PayPal plugin options are not available to me.

  So I tried to copy and paste the html code from Paypal. Every time I update the page with the the code WordPress changes/breaks the code?

  Do I need to pay for the “Pro Bundle” in order to add the Paypal plugin?
  Whats the difference between a “normal” log-in and the “admin” log in?
  Thanks
  Tony
  Blog url: http://mustacheandmohawk.wordpress.com/

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Sep 26, 2012 at 9:21 pm

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  We don’t allow plugins on WordPress.com for security reasons. Plugins are a feature only available for self-hosted blogs provided through WordPress.org. You can find out more about this topic here: http://support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  However, we do have several built-in features that were inspired by many popular plugins. You might find what you want by searching for it at http://en.support.wordpress.com/

  Similarly, we cannot allow form code (which is what PayPal uses) for security reasons, but you can add a PayPal Donate button following this guide: http://en.support.wordpress.com/paypal/

  For more information on the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, please see: http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

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  mustacheandmohawk · Member · Sep 26, 2012 at 9:50 pm

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  So… If I would like to add the real Paypal button, how would I do that? Do I need to move this site to another host? I see many WP pages with paypal ordering buttons, are they using a different type of WP?

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Sep 26, 2012 at 9:57 pm

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  Those would be the self-hosted WordPress.org blogs.

  If you require e-commerce/shopping cart or direct purchase functionality, you might be interested in a self-hosted (WordPress.org) installation. There are no restrictions on e-commerce if you set up a self-hosted WordPress.org blog instead of a WordPress.com blog, but there are some added responsibilities.

  Please see this link to learn about the differences:
  http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

  We have hosting recommendations at the following link if you are interested:

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  mustacheandmohawk · Member · Sep 26, 2012 at 10:05 pm

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  Wow Thanks, I think I will stick to WP.com for now!
  Thanks for your help!

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Sep 26, 2012 at 10:08 pm

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  You’re welcome!