To start accepting card payments from your customers, you’ll need to connect a Stripe account. Stripe is a secure and trusted payment platform that lets businesses easily accept credit and debit card payments online.
By linking Stripe to your myflow account, you can offer a smooth and professional checkout experience, making it easier for your customers to pay - and for you to get paid.
Step 1: Create your Stripe account
You can skip this part if you already have a Stripe account.
> Go to Stripe
To get started you want to head over to Stripe's register page and create your account.
You’ll be asked to enter your email address, full name, and create a password.
> Setting up the account
Once you’ve signed up, Stripe will guide you through a quick setup process where you’ll provide details about your business, verify your identity, and link a bank account so you can receive payouts.
Step 2: Use API-keys to connect Stripe with myflow
>To connect Stripe with myflow, you’ll need your Stripe API keys. Here’s how to get them:
Go to stripe.com and sign in to your Stripe account.
In the left-hand menu, click on “Developers”, then select “API keys.”
Copy your live keys:
The Secret Key starts with
sk_liveThe Publishable Key starts with
pk_live
Click the copy icon next to each key and paste them into the Stripe settings section in myflow.
🔒 Important: Keep your API keys secure. Do not share them publicly or with anyone you don’t trust.
Once added, myflow will be able to connect with your Stripe account and let you start takin payments with card.
Step 3: Paste your API keys into Myflow
Now that you’ve copied your live API keys from Stripe, it’s time to add them to myflow:
In myflow, go to “Settings” > "Invoicing & Receipts"
Find the section called “Stripe” and open it.
Paste your Secret Key (
sk_live) and Publishable Key (pk_live) into the corresponding fields.
✅ Double-check that both keys are correct before saving.
Once saved, myflow will be connected to Stripe and ready to process payments from your users.
⚠️ Important: myflow also needs tax settings in your Stripe account. Without them, myflow turns card payments off again within 4 hours. See How to set up Stripe Tax so card payments work in myflow.
Do I create my payment methods in Stripe or in myflow?
You create your payment methods in myflow, never in Stripe. The only thing myflow needs from your Stripe account is the two API keys from Step 2 above. Once those are saved in myflow, you build each payment method in myflow under Toolbox > Payments: the product, the price, the VAT percentage, and whether customers can pay by card, by invoice, or both.
If you've already created products, prices or payment links inside your Stripe dashboard, you don't need them in order to sell through myflow, and myflow won't use them. Stripe's job is to process the card payment and pay the money out to your bank account.
For the steps, see How to create a payment method in myflow.
Why can't I switch on Stripe (card) in my payment method?
You can only switch on Stripe (card) under Payable via in a myflow payment method once your Stripe account is connected to myflow and myflow has validated the connection. Until then, the Stripe switch stays off (red), and below it the payment method shows "Validate your Stripe settings to use Stripe payments". If you see that, check these three things in order:
Are both API keys saved in myflow? Go to Settings > Invoicing & Receipts > Stripe and check that your Secret Key (
sk_live) and Publishable Key (pk_live) are both there. Having a Stripe account, even one where you've already created payment links, doesn't connect it to myflow on its own. The keys are what connects it.Are your tax settings configured in your Stripe account? myflow turns off Card payments with Stripe if they aren't. See How to set up Stripe Tax so card payments work in myflow.
Has myflow's check run yet? myflow checks your connected Stripe account every 4 hours. Just after you've saved correct keys, the Stripe connection can still show as not validated until the next check runs.
Once myflow has validated the connection, Settings > Invoicing & Receipts > Stripe shows The Stripe settings have been validated, and you can switch on Stripe (card) under Payable via in your payment method.
Stripe account FAQ
What type of business should i choose?
What type of business should i choose?
If you don’t have a registered company, select Individual / Sole Trader. It’s ideal for freelancers, creators, or anyone accepting payments under their own name. You can upgrade later if needed.
Do I need a website to sign up?
Do I need a website to sign up?
No. If you don’t have a website, you can link a social media page, YouTube channel, or LinkedIn profile instead.
What should I enter for “Industry”?
What should I enter for “Industry”?
Pick the closest match to your work. It doesn’t have to be exact—just choose something relevant to what you do.
What is a statement descriptor?
What is a statement descriptor?
It’s the name that appears on your customer’s bank statement. Use something your customers will recognize (e.g., your brand or channel name).
How do I describe fulfillment details?
How do I describe fulfillment details?
Briefly explain how you deliver your product or service. If it's digital, you can say “delivered within 1 day” or “instantly via email/download.”
Can I sign up without a VAT number?
Can I sign up without a VAT number?
Yes. VAT is optional. Leave it blank if you don’t have one.
How do I secure my Stripe account?
How do I secure my Stripe account?
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) using an authenticator app or SMS to protect your account.
Can I use Stripe without a registered business?
Can I use Stripe without a registered business?
Yes. Stripe supports individuals and sole traders who operate without a formal business structure.