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Stripe supports two authentication methods: API Keys (simplest) and OAuth 2.0 via Stripe Connect (recommended for multi-user/SaaS apps). Both are managed through the Stripe Dashboard.

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Option 1: API Key (Simplest)

  1. Log in to the Stripe Dashboard
  2. Find Your API Keys
    • Navigate to Developers → API Keys in the left menu
    • Under Standard keys, you’ll see:
      • Publishable key (starts with pk_...) — for client-side use
      • Secret key (starts with sk_test_... or sk_live_...) — for server-side use
    • Copy the Secret Key (keep it secure, never expose in client-side code)

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Option 2: OAuth 2.0 via Stripe Connect (Multi-User)

  1. Create a Stripe Connect Integration
    • Go to Stripe Dashboard → Settings → Connect
    • Scroll to Integration settings and click + Add Integration
  2. Register Your OAuth App
    • Fill in:
      • Name: e.g., My Integration
      • Redirect URL: Your OAuth callback URL
      • Website / Privacy Policy / EULA: Optional
  3. Get OAuth Credentials
    • After saving, Stripe generates:
      • Client ID (starts with ca_...)
      • Client Secret
    • Copy both values
  4. Configure Scopes
    • Stripe OAuth supports two scopes:
      • read_only — Read access to the connected account
      • read_write — Full access to the connected account

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Key Details

  • Dashboard: https://dashboard.stripe.com
  • Auth Type: API Key or OAuth 2.0 (Stripe Connect)
  • Base API URL: https://api.stripe.com/v1
  • Authorization URL: https://connect.stripe.com/oauth/authorize
  • Token URL: https://connect.stripe.com/oauth/token
  • Credentials Location:
    • API Keys: Developers → API Keys
    • OAuth: Settings → Connect → Integration settings
  • OAuth Scopes: read_only, read_write