How to Get Stripe API Keys & Client Connect Key (Complete Guide) If you're building a payment-enabled application using Stripe, you’ll need to generate API keys and (in some cases) connect your users’ Stripe accounts. This guide covers everything: Stripe API Keys (Publishable & Secret) Test Mode vs Live Mode Connect API (Client ID / Connect Keys) Merchant account types Payout configurations What You’ll Learn How to generate Stripe API keys (test & live) Difference between publishable and secret keys How to get Stripe Connect client ID Stripe account types explained Payout and webhook basics Quick Navigation API Keys Test vs Live Get API Keys Stripe Connect Client ID 1. What Are Stripe API Keys? Stripe uses API keys to authenticate your application when making requests. There are 2 main types: 🔹 Publishable Key ( pk_... ) Used in frontend (JavaScript, mobile apps) Safe to expose publicly Used for creating tokens, payment methods 🔹 Secret Key ( sk_...…