API Credentials for Stripe

To connect to the Stripe API you need the “Secret Key,” which is the private key that authorizes all operations. Below you will find step-by-step instructions to create and copy that key from the Stripe dashboard.

Stripe Secret Key

1. 1

   Log in to your Stripe account and go to the left-hand menu.

2. 2

   Click on “Developers.”

3. 3

   Select “API Keys” from the submenu.

4. 4

   Click the “Create secret key” button.

5. 5

   Stripe will send you a verification code via email or SMS. Check your inbox and copy the code.

6. 6

   Enter the verification code in the dialog box and, if it doesn’t proceed automatically, click “Continue.”

7. 7

   Enter a descriptive name for the key in the “Name” field (for example, “Project X API Key”).

8. 8

   Click “Create.”

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   You will see your new Secret Key displayed. Click on it to copy it to the clipboard.

10. 10

    Immediately store the key in a secure location.