After you have downloaded and installed the plugin on your site you will need to complete some simple and quick configuration.
Most of the default configuration values of the plugin will be good to get you going. You mainly need to enter your Stripe API keys into the settings menu of the plugin.
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Obtaining Stripe API Keys (Test and Live)
You will need to have a Stripe account to complete the general configuration of this plugin. If you do not yet have an account you will need to create one before proceeding.
- Go to the ‘Settings’ tab under the ‘Stripe Payments Plugin’ menu.
- Ensure the currency is correct.
- Half way down in the settings you will see a ‘Credentials’ section. Under this section you will need to enter in your Stripe API Keys. (These can be found in your API settings of your Stripe account).
- Tick the live mode box if you are ready to run live transactions.
- Save the changes you have made by clicking the ‘Save Changes’ button at the bottom of the settings page.
Example: API Keys in Stripe Account
You can access this page from your Stripe Dashboard via Developers -> API Keys menu in the left column or by clicking here. Be sure to switch between Live and Test modes to see the corresponding API keys.
You need to copy and paste the “Test Mode” and “Live Mode” API Keys into the corresponding settings fields. Don’t mix them up. So make sure you are setting your Stripe account to “Test Mode” first then copy the test mode API Keys into the corresponding fields. Next, set the Stripe account to “Live Mode” and copy the API keys for live mode. If your Stripe account has not been approved for live transactions yet, then you may need to do this step at a later time.
Example: API Keys needed for configuration of Stripe Payments Plugin
Once you enter all the API Keys into the settings area, it should look something like the following:
Make sure to save the changes after you are done.
Understanding Your Stripe Account Type
Our ‘Accept Stripe Payments’ plugin integrates directly with Stripe, allowing you to process payments from your customers without intermediaries. You will create your own standard Stripe account, copy the API credentials, and input these details into our plugin’s configuration. However, if a previous plugin or platform set up your Stripe account, your account or existing API credentials may still be linked to that platform, potentially causing unexpected behavior. For more information, please refer to the following page:
Understanding Your Stripe Account Type
Enabling reCAPTCHA
It is a good idea to enable the reCAPTCHA option for your Stripe payment buttons. This will stop any spam bots from abusing your payment buttons.
Read this documentation to learn how you can configure and enable the reCAPTCHA option.