How to Generate an API key in my Stripe Account?

How to Generate an API Key in my Stripe Account?

1. Log in to Your Stripe Account

• Go to the Stripe Dashboard and log in using your credentials.

2. Navigate to API Settings

• From the dashboard, click on Developers in the left-hand menu.

• Select API Keys from the submenu.

3. Create a New API Key

• Under the Standard Keys section, click "Create Secret Key".

• Enter a name or description for the key (optional but recommended for identification).

• Click "Create" to generate the key.

4. Copy the API Key

• Once created, the secret API key will be displayed.

• Copy the key immediately, as you won’t be able to view it again later.

5. Secure Your API Key

• Store the API key in a secure location, such as an environment variable or a secure key management system.

• Do not share your API key publicly to prevent unauthorized access.

Notes:

• Test Mode vs. Live Mode:
  • Use test API keys for testing your application during development.
  • Use live API keys for production environments to process actual transactions.
    

• Copy the Key Immediately, as you won’t be able to view it again later.
  
  • Regularly rotate your API keys to maintain security.
  • You can revoke and generate new keys from the API Keys section.

For more details, refer to Stripe’s official API documentation.