Stripe button

Step-by-Step To-Do List for Integrating Square and Stripe Payment Buttons

1. Assess Current Website and Payment Setup

• Review the existing PayPal integration (HTML buttons, SDKs, or hosted checkout).
• Identify where payment buttons are placed (product pages, checkout page, invoice page).
• Confirm whether the site is static (HTML/CSS/JS) or dynamic (PHP, Node.js, etc.).

2. Create and Verify Merchant Accounts

• Open a Square Business Account and complete identity verification.
• Open a Stripe Business Account and complete compliance onboarding.
• Ensure the business category (stabilizer/electronics) is correctly defined.

3. Decide on Integration Method

Choose the most suitable approach:

• Simple HTML / Checkout Link Buttons (fastest, minimal coding)
• Hosted Checkout Pages (Stripe Checkout, Square Checkout)
• API-based Integration (recommended for scalability and automation)

For a stabilizer business, hosted checkout is often the best balance between security and simplicity.

4. Generate Payment Credentials

• From Stripe Dashboard:
  • Obtain Publishable Key and Secret Key
• From Square Developer Dashboard:
  • Create an application
  • Obtain Application ID, Location ID, and Access Token
• Store all keys securely (never expose secret keys in HTML).

5. Create HTML Payment Buttons

• Design branded HTML buttons (Square, Stripe, PayPal) for consistency.
• Link each button to its respective checkout session or payment URL.
• Label buttons clearly (e.g., Pay with Stripe, Pay with Square).

6. Configure Payment Details

• Set product name (e.g., Voltage Stabilizer Model X).
• Define currency, price, taxes, and shipping fees.
• Configure success and cancel redirect URLs.

7. Enable Security and Compliance

• Ensure SSL (HTTPS) is active on the website.
• Use PCI-compliant hosted payment pages (Stripe/Square).
• Do not collect or store card details on your server.

8. Test in Sandbox / Test Mode

• Use Stripe test keys and Square sandbox environment.
• Simulate successful and failed transactions.
• Verify email receipts and payment confirmations.

9. Deploy to Production

• Switch API keys from test to live mode.
• Publish updated HTML pages to the live server.
• Confirm payments reflect correctly in merchant dashboards.

10. Optimize User Experience

• Place payment buttons logically on product and checkout pages.
• Allow customers to choose their preferred payment provider.
• Ensure mobile responsiveness for all buttons.

11. Set Up Monitoring and Reporting

• Enable transaction alerts and notifications.
• Regularly review payment logs and failed transactions.
• Reconcile payments with accounting records.

12. Document and Maintain

• Document integration steps and credentials (securely).
• Schedule periodic reviews for API updates.