Can I use Stripe Checkout in Webflow without needing Foxy or similar tools? I see mentions of an integration but lack clear documentation and notice community frustrations.
- Sign up for a Stripe account and get your API keys.
- Set up a backend service (e.g., Firebase or AWS Lambda) to create a Stripe Checkout session.
- Add a checkout button in Webflow and set its link to your backend-generated session URL.
- Use JavaScript in an Embed element to fetch and redirect users to the Stripe Checkout page.
- Test in Stripe’s sandbox, then replace test keys with live API keys to go live.
Yes, you can use Stripe Checkout in Webflow without needing Foxy or other third-party cart systems, but Webflow does not have a native Stripe Checkout integration. You'll need to embed Stripe's Checkout page using custom links or JavaScript. Below is a step-by-step guide to set it up.
1. Set Up a Stripe Account
- Sign up at Stripe and create an account if you haven't already.
- Go to Developers > API Keys, and copy your Publishable Key and Secret Key.
2. Create a Stripe Checkout Session
Stripe Checkout requires creating a session on the backend. Since Webflow does not support backend code natively, you need a custom function using Firebase, AWS Lambda, or another serverless service to handle this.
- Use a backend service (e.g., Firebase Functions, AWS Lambda, or a simple server) to generate a Stripe Checkout session.
- Example server-side code (should be hosted externally):
- Set up a route (e.g., /create-checkout-session)
- Use Stripe’s Node.js SDK (or other supported SDKs) to create a checkout session
- Return a URL to redirect users to Stripe Checkout
3. Embed the Stripe Checkout Button in Webflow
Once your backend is set up to create sessions, add a checkout button in Webflow:
- Select a Button Element in your Webflow project.
- Set its link to the custom session URL returned from your API.
- Alternatively, use an Embed element and insert the following JavaScript:
```html``` - Replace
"https://your-backend.com/create-checkout-session"with your actual API endpoint.
4. Test Payments in Stripe’s Sandbox
- Enable Test Mode in your Stripe dashboard
- Use test card numbers from Stripe's documentation (e.g.,
4242 4242 4242 4242for Visa)
5. Go Live
- Replace test keys with live API keys from Stripe
- Ensure your Webflow site uses the live URLs for API calls
Summary
Webflow does not have native Stripe Checkout support, but you can implement it using Stripe's API and a simple backend function to create sessions. Then, embed a custom checkout button in Webflow to redirect users to Stripe’s hosted checkout page.