Getting started with Stripe

If you’re a business that uses Stripe through a partner platform, extension, or a plug-in, this video how-to guide will help you get started taking payments online.

Explore other guides in the series

  1. Getting started with Stripe: plan your Stripe account
  2. Getting started with Stripe: create or connect an account
  3. Getting started with Stripe: explore Stripe
  4. Getting started with Stripe: payments and payouts
  5. Getting started with Stripe: financial reports
  6. Getting started with Stripe: fraud and disputes

Now that you activated and connected your account to one of our platform partners, you’ll want to learn key resources for configuring and managing your payments.


Configuring your Stripe Dashboard

Your Stripe Dashboard is the unified hub for your business on Stripe. In this video, we demonstrate key features of the Stripe Dashboard, including which authorized applications and platforms you’ve connected your account to, your account settings, account profile, and how to add users and roles to your account.


Reaching out to Stripe Support

Stripe support is available to all account holders 24 x 7 by email, chat, and phone. Here’s a quick demo of our online support resources and how to reach out to the Stripe support team if you’re stuck.

Resources

Stripe Support
Contact Us


Staying informed

Here’s how to check our API status and how to configure your account to receive alerts to any system change that might affect your business, including our alert process, Twitter feed, blog, and changelogs. We also offer business guides and guides to keep you informed about the ever-evolving global payments landscape.

Resources

Stripe System Status
Stripe Blog
Changelog
Guides & Resources


Explore other guides in the series

  1. Getting started with Stripe: plan your Stripe account
  2. Getting started with Stripe: create or connect an account
  3. Getting started with Stripe: explore Stripe
  4. Getting started with Stripe: payments and payouts
  5. Getting started with Stripe: financial reports
  6. Getting started with Stripe: fraud and disputes