Subscriptions with Paypal IPN
paypal, paypal-ipn, paypal-subscriptions
Solution
`subscr_eot` is sent when a user's last paid interval has expired. `subscr_cancel` is sent as soon as the use cancels the subscription - for example:
User signs up on day 1 for a subscription which is billed once a month. `subscr_signup` is sent immediately, `subscr_payment` is sent as soon as payment goes through (usually immediately as well).
On day 13, the user cancels. `subscr_cancel` is immediately sent, although the user has technically paid through to day 30. Cancelling at this point is up to you.
On day 30, `subscr_eot` is sent - the user has cancelled, and this is the day which his last payment paid until.
Not much changes with trial subscriptions - if a user cancels before a trial subscription is up, `subscr_cancel` is sent immediately, and `subscr_eot` is sent at the end of the trial.
Problem
I am adding subscriptions to a site using Paypal IPN which works very well, I can successfully create a new subscription and verify it. The subscription has a two week free trial. The guide was unfortunately a little vague on subscription statuses. At the moment, the users account gets subscribed status once subscr_signup or subscr_payment is received and gets removed when either subscr_cancel or subscr_failed is received. I believe this is correct but it's best to make sure. Also what is subscr_eot? the IPN guide describes it as "subscription’s end-of-term." Does this get triggered after the trial period is over?