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Sign Up/Login to Stripe Account: Go to the Stripe website and sign up for an account. If you already have one, log in.
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Access Dashboard: Once logged in, you'll be directed to your Stripe Dashboard. If not, navigate to it.
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Navigate to API Keys Section: In the Dashboard menu, locate and click on "Developers" then "API keys". Alternatively, you might find it directly under "Developers" or "Settings" depending on your Stripe Dashboard layout.
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View or Generate Keys: In the API keys section, you'll find your current publishable key and secret key. If you haven't set up any keys yet, you might need to generate them. Click on the "Create secret key" or "Reveal live key token" button to generate your secret key. Stripe will provide you with both the publishable and secret keys.
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Copy Keys: Once generated, you'll see your secret and publishable keys. Make sure to copy them and securely store them. These keys are sensitive and should not be shared publicly.
Screenshots: Stripe API Keys Section in Dashboard