Stripe API

Set up API access for payment processing with Stripe.

⏱ 5 minutes payments fintech dashboard.stripe.com

getapi stripe

Prerequisites

Variable	Description	Sensitive
`STRIPE_SECRET_KEY`	Secret key for server-side API calls	Secret
`STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY`	Publishable key for client-side use	Public

1 Info

We'll get your Stripe API keys. Stripe gives you both test and live keys — we'll start with test keys so you can develop safely.
2 Choice
Which keys do you need?
- Test keys (for development)
  
  Configures: stripe_mode
- Live keys (for production)
  
  Configures: stripe_mode
3 Open URL

Opening the Stripe API keys page. Sign in if prompted.
https://dashboard.stripe.com/apikeys
4 Info

stripe_mode
5 Input

Copy your Publishable key and paste it here:

→ STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY

Starts with pk_. At least 20 characters
6 Input

Now click 'Reveal test key' (or 'Reveal live key') and paste your Secret key:

→ STRIPE_SECRET_KEY

At least 20 characters
7 Validate

Checking your API key works...

Stripe API key verified.

Couldn't verify the key. Make sure you copied the correct key.

Test and live keys are completely separate. Transactions made with test keys don't move real money.
The secret key should NEVER be exposed client-side. Use the publishable key in the browser.
Restricted keys are available if you want to limit what the key can access.
Stripe's test card number is 4242 4242 4242 4242 with any future expiry and any CVC.