Payments (Stripe)
Payments and subscriptions in your application using Stripe.
This template uses Stripe for payments. For more information, go to Stripe docs
Setup
Prerequisites
Stripe Account
Active Stripe account with API access
Products & Prices
Configured in Stripe Dashboard
Webhook Setup
Endpoint for payment events
Installation
Environment Variables
Implementation
Stripe Client Setup
Configure the Stripe client in lib/stripe.ts:
Payment Button Component
Reusable component for initiating Stripe checkout:
Stripe Redirect Handler
Server action to create Stripe checkout sessions:
Features
Multiple Plans
Support for different pricing tiers and subscription plans
Secure Checkout
PCI-compliant payment processing with Stripe Checkout
User Context
Different flows for authenticated and anonymous users
Metadata Tracking
Track plan types and user information in payments
Payment Flow
Initiate Payment
User clicks payment button, triggering stripeRedirect server action
Create Session
Server creates Stripe checkout session with plan details
Redirect to Checkout
User is redirected to Stripe's hosted checkout page
Process Payment
Stripe handles payment processing and security
Handle Result
User is redirected back with success or cancel status
Best Practices
Security
- 1Never log sensitive payment data
- 2Use webhook signatures for verification
- 3Implement proper error handling
- 4Validate payment status server-side
User Experience
- 1Show clear pricing information
- 2Handle loading states properly
- 3Provide clear error messages
- 4Implement proper success/cancel flows