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[Helvetios Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Invoicing APP](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/knowledge-base/invoicing-app?hsLang=en) # How to Connect Stripe to Helvetios (Step-by-Step Guide) ## A step-by-step guide for connecting your Stripe account to the Helvetios invoicing platform using API keys. To start accepting payments through Stripe in Helvetios, you first need to connect your Stripe account using API keys. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly where to find the necessary keys in your Stripe dashboard and how to connect them to Helvetios step by step.   ### ✅ **Step 1: Open Stripe Dashboard and Access API Keys** 1. Go to [https://dashboard.stripe.com](https://dashboard.stripe.com) and log in your stripe account. 2. From the left sidebar, go to **Developers** → **API keys**. 3. You’ll see **Standard keys** (for Publishable Key) and **Restricted keys** (for the secure secret key). ![Step 1b](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%201b.jpg?width=670&height=382&name=Step%201b.jpg) ### ✅ **Step 2: Create a Restricted Key** 1. Scroll down to the **Restricted keys** section. 2. Click **Create restricted key**. ![Step 2](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%202.jpg?width=670&height=310&name=Step%202.jpg) ### ✅ **Step 3: Name the Key and Enter the URL** 1. Choose option **Providing this key to another website** ![Step 3](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%203.jpg?width=670&height=332&name=Step%203.jpg) 1. Enter a name like `Helvetios Integration`. 2. In the Website URL field, enter: `https://invoice.helvetios.eu`. 3. Enable the toggle for **"Customize permissions for this key"**. 4. Click **Continue**. ![Step 4](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%204.jpg?width=670&height=279&name=Step%204.jpg) ### ✅ **Step 4: Set Permissions for the Restricted Key** Enable the following permissions (set them to **Write**): - Webhook Endpoints - Checkout Sessions - Payment Intents Usually they are already set by default Then scroll down and click **Create key**. ![Step 5](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%205.jpg?width=670&height=537&name=Step%205.jpg) ### ✅ **Step 5: Copy the Generated Restricted Key** 1. Once the key is created, **copy it immediately** – it will only be shown once. 2. Save it somewhere safe. 3. Also, copy your **Publishable key** from the "Standard keys" section above. ![Step 6](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%206.jpg?width=670&height=427&name=Step%206.jpg) The restricted key will be shown only once. Be sure to copy and save it in a safe place. After you close the window - it will be impossible to find out the key again ### ✅ **Step 6: Go to the Helvetios Integration Panel** 1. Open https://invoice.helvetios.eu and log in. 2. Click on the **Integrations** tab in the left sidebar and Connect Stripe. ![Step 1a](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%201a.jpg?width=670&height=279&name=Step%201a.jpg) ### ✅ **Step 7: Enter Both Keys and Connect Stripe** 1. In the popup: - Paste the **Publishable key** into the first field. - Paste the **Restricted API key** into the second field. 2. Click **Connect Stripe**. ![Step 7](https://knowledge.helvetios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%207.jpg?width=670&height=354&name=Step%207.jpg) ### ✅ **Done!** Stripe is now connected to your Helvetios account. 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