Stripe is one of the most reliable and robust payment platforms. Follow these steps to create your account and set up the necessary API keys.
Step 1: Create a Stripe Account
If you don’t already have an account, go to stripe.com and sign up.
Complete the account verification process to access the API settings.
Step 2: Log in to Your Stripe Account
Sign in to Stripe using your email and password.
Step 3: Access the API Keys 🔐
In the Stripe dashboard, locate the sidebar menu and select "Developers".
Then, choose "API keys". Here you will see two types of keys:
Publishable Key: This key is used on the client-side and is safe to expose in your frontend code.
Secret Key: This key must remain private as it provides full access to your Stripe account and is used server-side.
Step 4: Copy the Keys
To view the Secret Key, click on "Reveal test key" (for testing) or "Reveal live key" (for production).
Copy both the Publishable Key and the Secret Key as required.
Step 5: Configuration and Security ⚠️
Keep your Secret Key secure and do not share it publicly.
You can create additional keys or restrict existing ones based on the level of access and security needed.