Let's get your Pay First extension set up. This takes about 5 minutes.
Use your @borderbuddy.com email address
Follow these steps to add the Border Buddy extension to Chrome.
Click the button below to download a zip file.
Download ExtensionFind border-buddy-extension.zip in your Downloads folder. Double-click it to unzip. You should now see a folder called border-buddy-extension.
Copy the address below, paste it into Chrome's address bar at the top, and press Enter.
Look in the top-right corner of the extensions page. You'll see a toggle labeled "Developer mode" — click it to turn it on (it should turn blue).
Three new buttons will appear at the top-left. Click the one that says "Load unpacked".
A file picker will open. Navigate to your Downloads folder, select the border-buddy-extension folder (the unzipped one, not the .zip file), and click "Select".
Almost done! Look at the top-right of Chrome for the puzzle piece icon (Extensions menu). Click it, then find "Border Buddy" in the list and click the pin icon next to it. The Border Buddy icon will now always be visible in your toolbar.
Now let's connect the extension to your Pipedrive account. This is a two-part step.
Click the link below to go directly to your API key page. Log in if prompted.
Open Pipedrive API PageYou'll see a long string of letters and numbers labeled "Your personal API token". Click it to copy it to your clipboard.
Look for it in the top-right of Chrome (you may need to click the puzzle piece icon first).
You'll see a message that says "Pipedrive API token required." Click the "Open settings" link.
Paste the API token you copied from Pipedrive into the field, then click "Save Settings". You'll see a success message confirming the connection.
When a customer pays for a consulting session, they'll get an email with a link to book a time with you. Let's set up your calendar.
Go to calendar.google.com using your Border Buddy Google account.
Click the + button next to "Other calendars" or go to your appointment scheduling settings.
Name it: "Border Buddy Consultation - [Your Name]"
Choose your availability windows (the times you're free for calls).
Choose phone, Google Meet, or Zoom — whatever works best for you.
After saving, open the booking page and copy the link. Then paste it below.
Your Pay First extension is ready to go. Here's how to use it:
Look for it in your toolbar (the puzzle piece area).
Type the company or contact name to find the right deal.
Choose Canada or US, select the fee type, and hit send. Done!
The system handles everything else.
Pipedrive updates, customer emails, and your confirmation email are all automatic.