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# Stripe

Connect your Stripe account to Ledgerbeam to query payment, subscription, and customer data using natural language. Stripe is a popular payment processing platform.

## Features

* Full Stripe API integration
* Access to payments, customers, subscriptions, and more
* Real-time data synchronization
* Secure API key management

## Connection Requirements

* An active Stripe account
* Stripe API keys (Secret key)
* Network access to Stripe API

## Setup Instructions

1. Navigate to Resources in your Ledgerbeam dashboard
2. Click "Add Resource" and select "Stripe"
3. Get your Stripe API key:
   * Go to your Stripe Dashboard
   * Navigate to Developers > API keys
   * Copy your Secret key (starts with `sk_`)
4. Enter your Stripe Secret key in Ledgerbeam
5. Click "Test Connection" to verify
6. Click "Create Resource" to complete setup

## API Keys

Stripe provides two types of API keys:

* **Publishable key** (starts with `pk_`): Not used for Ledgerbeam
* **Secret key** (starts with `sk_`): Required for Ledgerbeam connection

Use your **Secret key** for the connection. Keep it secure and never expose it publicly.

## Available Data

Once connected, you can query:

* Payments and charges
* Customers and customer data
* Subscriptions and plans
* Invoices and billing
* Products and prices
* Events and webhooks

## Querying Stripe Data

You can query your Stripe data using natural language:

* "What are my total revenue this month?"
* "Show me customers with the highest lifetime value"
* "What subscriptions are expiring this week?"

## Security

* API keys are encrypted before storage
* Connections use HTTPS
* Credentials are never exposed in API responses
* Use test mode keys for development

## Troubleshooting

### Connection Issues

* Verify your Stripe API key is correct
* Check that the key is active and not revoked
* Ensure you're using the Secret key (not Publishable)
* Verify network connectivity to Stripe API

### Permission Issues

* Check that your API key has the necessary permissions
* Verify your Stripe account is active
* Ensure you have access to the data you're querying

## Best Practices

* Use test mode keys for development and testing
* Regularly rotate your API keys
* Monitor API usage in your Stripe dashboard
* Use webhooks for real-time updates (separate from resource connection)

## Need Help?

For additional support, contact us at [support@ledgerbeam.com](mailto:support@ledgerbeam.com).