> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vapify.agency/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Stripe

> Connect your Stripe account so clients pay you directly, under your own branding.

**Estimated time:** 5-10 minutes

## Overview

Connect Stripe so your clients pay you directly through your own branded checkout. Vapify never holds your funds. Payments go straight to your Stripe account.

## Prerequisites

* [Provider connected](/getting-started/connect-your-ai-provider)
* A business you can register with Stripe (or an existing Stripe account)

## Steps

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/vapifybykanzucode/A3O19gLqD2_WDy2-/images/vapify-stripe-connect.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=A3O19gLqD2_WDy2-&q=85&s=322baa261bde6cd0bf9a9eb11945000b" alt="Connect Stripe Account card in Billing & Usage" width="1366" height="623" data-path="images/vapify-stripe-connect.png" />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start the connection">
    From **Billing & Usage**, find the **Connect Stripe Account** card and click **Get Started**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Stripe onboarding">
    You'll be redirected to Stripe. Complete Stripe's onboarding: business information, banking details for payouts, and identity verification.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the connection">
    Once connected, confirm you see a **Connected Account ID** and an active status on the Billing & Usage page.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vapifybykanzucode/A3O19gLqD2_WDy2-/images/stripe-connected.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=A3O19gLqD2_WDy2-&q=85&s=96dbd34148a7f36598590a74f37340a9" alt="Stripe account connected, showing Connected Account ID and status" width="1366" height="635" data-path="images/stripe-connected.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Stripe onboarding typically takes 5-10 minutes. Your clients' payments go directly to your Stripe account. Vapify never touches the funds.
</Note>

## Tips

* Keep a link to your Stripe Dashboard handy. You'll use it to view payments, payouts, and issue refunds.

## Video Tutorial

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</video>

## Troubleshooting

* **Onboarding stuck or incomplete**: Return to **Billing & Usage** and click **Get Started** again to resume where Stripe left off.
* **Need to disconnect**: Go to **Agency Settings → Billing**, click **Disconnect Stripe**, and confirm. This stops new client payments and subscriptions immediately.

## Related Articles

* [How Billing Works](/billing/how-billing-works): how provider cost, markup, and Stripe payouts fit together
* [Stripe Integration](/billing/stripe-integration): full reference including refunds and disconnecting
* [Configure Pricing](/getting-started/configure-pricing): set the rates clients are charged