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Installation Use Stripe restricted key

Use Stripe restricted key

Link Stripe using a restricted API key instead of OAuth.

Use this method when you want to connect Stripe without OAuth.

Use a Stripe restricted key only, rk_....
Do not use secret keys, sk_....
Match mode and key prefix: Test uses rk_test_...; Live uses rk_live_....
Grant read access to accounts, customers, meters, and meter events.
  1. Open Settings → Stripe Account Connection.
  2. Click Change Stripe Connection.
  3. Select Use Stripe restricted key.
  4. Select mode, Test or Live.
  5. Paste the key and click Save Restricted Key.
  1. Stay in Use Stripe restricted key.
  2. Select the mode.
  3. Click Remove Restricted Key.
Mode does not match key: selected mode and key or account mode are different.
Secret key not allowed: key starts with sk_.
Missing permissions: key cannot read account, meters, or customers.