Prerequisites

Stripe Account - An active Stripe account with payment processing history

Transaction Data - At least 30 days of payment and subscription data for analysis

API Access - Ability to create restricted API keys in your Stripe dashboard

Webhook Configuration - Optional: Webhooks for real-time payment event analysis

Connection Methods

API Key Connection

Connect using Stripe's restricted API keys with read-only permissions for secure data access.

Webhook Integration

Optional webhook setup for real-time payment event monitoring and alerts.

Connection Guide

Step 1: Access Stripe Integration

Navigate to Integrations in Datapad and select Stripe:

Stripe connect screen on Datapad UI

Step 2: Get Stripe Account Id

In your Stripe dashboard, copy your account id for Datapad:

Stripe account id

Step 3: Create API Key

In your Stripe dashboard, create a an API key for Datapad:

Stripe API key creation

Required Permissions:

Read access to charges and payments
Read access to customers and subscriptions
Read access to invoices and payment intents
Read access to disputes and refunds

Only grant read permissions to Datapad. Never share API keys with write access to maintain security.

Step 4: Enter API Key in Datapad

Paste your restricted API key into the Datapad connection form:

Stripe API key entry

Connection Details:

Stripe Account Name
API Key

Example Queries

Here are some example questions you can ask once your Stripe data is connected:

"What's my payment failure rate and how can I improve it?"

"Which customers are likely to churn and how can I retain them?"

"What's my monthly recurring revenue trend and forecast?"

"How does payment method affect success rates and customer lifetime value?"

"Which subscription plans have the highest retention rates?"

"What patterns do I see in disputed transactions?"

💬 Payment Optimization Tips

Monitor payment failure reasons to optimize checkout flow

Track customer payment behavior for personalized retention strategies

Analyze subscription lifecycle to optimize pricing and billing cycles

Use dispute patterns to improve customer communication and policies

Behind the Scenes

Datapad connects to the Stripe API to fetch your payment data, subscription information, and customer behavior patterns. Our AI analyzes payment success rates, identifies churn risk factors, and provides specific recommendations for optimizing revenue flows and reducing payment-related losses.

Troubleshooting

API key authentication failed

If API key authentication fails:

Verify the API key is correctly copied from your Stripe dashboard
Ensure the API key has the required read permissions
Check that the API key hasn't been restricted or deactivated
Try creating a new restricted API key with proper permissions

Missing payment data

If payment data is missing:

Verify your Stripe account has sufficient transaction history
Check that the API key has access to all required resources
Ensure payments are being processed through your connected Stripe account
Contact support if specific payment types or periods are missing

Subscription analysis incomplete

If subscription analysis is incomplete:

Verify Stripe Billing/Subscriptions is enabled in your account
Check that subscription data includes sufficient customer history
Ensure subscription events are being properly recorded in Stripe
Review webhook configuration if real-time analysis is needed