How to Generate API Keys from Stripe

To integrate Stripe with BionicWP (or any other platform requiring payment processing), you'll need your API keys. These keys allow secure communication between Stripe and the platform you're connecting to.

Stripe provides two types of API keys:

• Publishable Key – used on the front end (safe to expose in the browser)

• Secret Key – used on the back end (keep this private)

You'll find both inside your Stripe Dashboard. If you're working in test mode, Stripe provides separate test keys you can use before going live.

1. Log in to your Stripe account
   https://dashboard.stripe.com/login

2. Go to Developers > API Keys

   • On the left-hand sidebar, click Developers

   • Then click API Keys

3. Locate your keys

   • Publishable Key will be visible immediately

   • Secret Key will be hidden — click Reveal live key token to display it

4. Copy and store your keys securely

   • You’ll need to paste these into your integration settings inside BionicWP or another tool

   • Never share your Secret Key publicly

5. (Optional) Toggle to Test Mode if you’re just experimenting

   • Use the test keys for sandbox environments before switching to live

Pro Tip: Rotate your Secret Key periodically if you’ve shared access with developers or connected multiple platforms. Stripe allows you to roll keys without breaking live transactions by adding and deleting keys one at a time.