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# Stripe

# How to Add Stripe Payments to Your Form

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[**Accepting payments**](https://formester.com/features/online-payments/) through your forms should be smooth, secure, and professional. **Stripe integration in Formester** lets you collect money directly, whether you are selling products, taking donations, or charging for event registrations. With a few quick steps, you can turn any form into a checkout page.

### Step 1: Connect Your Stripe Account
* Go to the **Payment** section in your Formester dashboard
* Select **Stripe** as your payment provider
* Log in with your Stripe credentials to connect your account
* Once connected, your account will be ready for transactions across all forms

**Tip**: Make sure your Stripe account is verified so payouts work correctly.

### Step 2: Add Stripe to Your Form
* Open the form where you want to enable payments
* Add a **calculation field** to calculate the total price of selected items
* Assign values to items using conditional logic. For example, Cookie = $10, Bread = $5, Total = @price
* Click **Add Elements → Stripe** to insert the payment field
* Update the label text if you want to rename the field
* Select the currency you want to use such as USD, CAD, or EUR
* In the Amount field, use @ to pull the total from your calculation
* Add a support email for customer queries
* Customize the button text to say Pay Now, Complete Purchase, or Checkout

**Tip**: Test your calculation logic with different item combinations to ensure totals are correct.

### Step 3: Publish and Test
* Click **Publish** to make the form live
* Preview your form and run a test transaction
* Confirm that totals update correctly when different items are selected
* Check that Stripe displays the right amount at checkout
* Verify that the Pay Now button takes users to the secure Stripe payment gateway

**Pro Tip**: Enable email notifications in Formester so you and your customers get instant confirmation after each payment.

### Best Use Cases for Stripe in Formester
* Collect donations for nonprofits or fundraisers
* Sell digital or physical products directly through an order form
* Charge registration fees for events, workshops, or training programs
* Let users pay for recurring memberships or subscriptions
* Collect service fees for coaching, consulting, or freelance work

### Best Practices
* Keep payment fields clear so users know exactly what they are paying for
* Show a simple item breakdown to avoid confusion
* Match the form design with your brand to build trust
* Use Stripe’s test mode before going live to avoid errors
* Integrate Stripe with your CRM or accounting system to track payments easily