Frequently Asked Question

Step-by-Step Guide: Connecting Stripe to Your Online Store

Setting up Stripe to accept card payments is easier than you think! Just follow these simple steps, even if you're not confident with tech.

1. Create or Log in to Your Stripe Account

• Go to https://stripe.com

• Click Log in or Sign up if you don’t already have an account.

• Once you’re in, you'll be taken to your Stripe Dashboard.

2. Go to the Developers Section

• In the top right corner of your Stripe Dashboard, click the “Developers” button.

• This opens up more technical tools, but don’t worry—we’ll guide you through it!

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3. Create Your Secret API Key

• On the left-hand side menu, click “API Keys.”

  

• Scroll down to the section labelled “Standard keys.”

• Click the “Create Secret Key” button.

• Give it a name (like My Store Key)—this is just for your own reference.

• A long string of characters will appear—this is your Secret Key.
  Click Copy and then click Save in Stripe.

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• Now paste that Secret Key into the “Stripe Secret Key” box in your store’s settings.

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4. Set Up Webhooks (This Sends Payment Info to Your Store)

• In the left menu, right under API Keys, click “Webhooks.”

• Click the “+ Add endpoint” button.

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5. Add the Webhook URL

• Copy the Webhook URL from your store's settings page.

• Paste it into the “Endpoint URL” box on Stripe.

• Then click the “Select Events” button at the bottom of the form.

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6. Select All Events

• In the popup that appears, tick the “Select all events” checkbox.

  

• Click “Add Events”, then scroll down and click “Add endpoint.”

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7. Get Your Webhook Secret

• After you’ve added the endpoint, you’ll see it listed on the page.

• Under “Signing secret,” click “Reveal” to show your secret key.

• Copy this and paste it into the “Webhook Secret” box in your store’s settings.

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8. Activate Your Stripe Account

• In Stripe’s left-hand menu, look for a button that says “Activate your account.”

• Click it and follow the on-screen steps to verify your business details.

9. Ready to Go Live?

• Once you're confident everything works, repeat Step 3 to create a live secret key (not a test one).

• Update the Stripe Secret Key in your store’s settings with this live version.

• That’s it—your store can now take real card payments through Stripe!

You're all set! Stripe is now connected to your store. Your customers can pay securely, and you’re ready to grow your business!