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How to register an account with Stripe?

To create an account with Stripe, visit https://dashboard.stripe.com/register. Enter your email and full name. Select the country where you’re doing business from. Create a strong password which should be at least 10 characters. Then click the Create account button.

The Stripe account login page

After you have submitted your registration request, you will receive an email notification with further details. Click Verify email address.

The example of the email from Stripe with the verification email address link

To create your API keys and access live data, you need to activate your account first. Click the Start button to add your business details.

The page in the Stripe account that allows to start the activating process


Fill out your account application. Start with choosing the country your business is based in. Enter your address with the zip code. Select your type of business from the dropdown menu and click Continue.

The page in the Stripe account the asks for a business information

As the company representative, share your personal information: your legal name, email address, date of birth, home address, phone number, and last 4 digits of Social Security number.

It is strongly recommended to add your phone number in your Stripe account application. It is also recommended to have a phone number on your site.

The page in Stripe account that requires personal details
The page in Stripe account that requires personal details

Select your niche from the Industry dropdown list. Add your domain name in Business website. In Product description, add a couple of sentences describing what products you sell, and when you charge your customers.

The page in Stripe account that requires the business details

In Fulfillment details, select how you provide products.

The page in Stripe account that requires the fulfillment details

In Support details, add your business name and phone number that will be shown to your customers in their credit card statements. Add the customer support address as well.

The page in Stripe account that requires the shipping details

Then add your bank account details.

The page in Stripe account that requires the bank account information

Click Submit. You will be notified via email when your account is verified.

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