Stripe is a payment processor for credit cards. In order to collect payments or pre-authorize security deposits, you need a payment processor.
How the Stripe connection works
All credit card details that are given to Hostway will be uploaded to your Stripe account.
Once a card is successfully uploaded, you can find it in your Stripe account and make a pre-authorization or charge the card there.
Note: Only cards added to the system AFTER Stripe is connected will be uploaded! Make sure to connect Stripe as soon as possible.
Connecting Stripe
Before you start, please do the following steps:
- Sign up for Stripe.
- Activate your Stripe account.
- Locate the API Secret Key in Stripe > Developers > Api Keys.
You can connect Stripe under Settings > Integrations > Stripe by entering the secret key. There are several keys available in Stripe, and the one you need has the format "sk_live_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx".
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How to test the Stripe connection
If you want to see how it works, enable your Website and choose Credit Card Payments under advanced options. Make a booking, using your own credit card.
It will be available in Stripe and you can try charging it, then refunding it. You can also try a pre-authorization and then release it. Once you're done, simply delete the reservation.