For years, merchants using Stripe with Drupal Commerce have faced a familiar dance: sign up for Stripe, create API keys in the Stripe dashboard, copy them over to Drupal, paste them into the right fields, and hope everything connects properly. Not complicated for a developer or experienced site builder who is familiar with the steps, but it's one of those friction points that makes launching a new e-commerce site more complex than it needs to be.
That changes with the latest release of the Commerce Stripe module. It now integrates with Stripe Connect, which simplifies the payment gateway setup process.
What Changes With Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect changes this entire workflow by acting as a secure bridge between your Drupal Commerce site and your Stripe account. Instead of manually copying credentials, merchants can now authenticate directly through Stripe's interface and automatically establish the connection.
For merchants new to Stripe
When setting up a payment gateway, merchants see a "Connect with Stripe" button. Clicking this button takes them to a Stripe-hosted page where they can create a new account. Once authenticated, they're redirected back to Drupal with the connection automatically configured.
For existing Stripe merchants
The same streamlined process applies. They just need to log into their existing Stripe account to connect without manual key management.
Why This Matters Beyond Convenience
While the improved user experience is the most visible benefit, Stripe Connect brings several strategic advantages that we believe strengthen the entire Drupal Commerce ecosystem.
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