Integrating Stripe in .NET 8: A Complete Guide Using C#

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, having a reliable payment processing service is a must for any modern business. Stripe has become a top choice for online payments due to its robustness and versatility. Integrating Stripe with .NET 8, using C#, can provide a seamless payment experience. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of integrating Stripe into your .NET 8 application.

Prerequisites

Before we dive in, ensure that you have the following ready:

1. .NET 8 SDK: Make sure you have the latest .NET 8 SDK installed on your machine.
2. Visual Studio: A solid IDE like Visual Studio or any other C# IDE.
3. Stripe Account: You’ll need an active Stripe account.
4. API Keys: Your Stripe Publishable and Secret API keys.
5. Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with C# and .NET concepts.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Stripe Account

First, you need to set up your Stripe account:

1. Sign Up/Login: Head over to Stripe and sign in or create a new account.
2. API Keys: Navigate to the Dashboard, then the API section, and note down your API keys (Publishable key and Secret key).

First go to your stripe dashboard and make sure it’s test mode selected for testing and development.