How to Connect Stripe

Linking your Stripe account proves to the ecosystem that your project is generating real, verified revenue.

What data does Surge actually pull?

Privacy is paramount. Surge Discovery strictly verifies that your API key is valid and belongs to an active Stripe account. We do not pull, read, or store any individual transaction details, customer names, or sensitive financial data. The connection exists solely to prove you have a real, active revenue stream.

Step-by-Step Setup:

1. Log into your Stripe Dashboard.

2. Navigate to the Developers section, then click on API Keys.

3. Under the Restricted Keys section, click Create restricted key.

4. Name the key something recognizable (e.g., "Surge Discovery Verification").

5. Set the access level to Read-only for the required metrics (do not grant Write access).

6. Click Create key, copy the generated string, and paste it into the Stripe connection field on your Surge project setup form.