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Account

Learn how to activate and manage your Stripe account.

You can begin using your Stripe account in test mode as soon as you create it. In test mode, you can simulate using all of Stripe’s features without moving real money. After you activate your account, you can accept payments, create additional accounts, start a team, and set up a custom email domain.

Find your account ID

Stripe generates an ID for your account. This ID is different from your account’s name and uniquely identifies your account. You can find your account ID in your Account and Profile settings or by searching “account ID” in the search bar.

Get started with a Stripe account

Activate your account

Activate your Stripe account and keep it safe.

Create and manage multiple accounts

Create multiple Stripe accounts to unlock a number of additional benefits, including separating tax and legal entity information.

Take your Stripe account live

Complete Stripe’s account checklist to ensure best business practices.

Manage your account

Start a team

Invite members of your team to access your Stripe account.

Set up a custom domain

Send emails such as invoices, receipts, and failed payments, from a custom domain.

Migrate sensitive payments data

Securely move sensitive primary account number data.

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Stripe Shell
Test mode
Welcome to the Stripe Shell! Stripe Shell is a browser-based shell with the Stripe CLI pre-installed. Log in to your Stripe account and press Control + Backtick (`) on your keyboard to start managing your Stripe resources in test mode. - View supported Stripe commands: - Find webhook events: - Listen for webhook events: - Call Stripe APIs: stripe [api resource] [operation] (e.g., )
The Stripe Shell is best experienced on desktop.
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