Webhook Integration

Setting Up Webhooks

1. Go to your Stripe Dashboard
2. Navigate to Developers > Webhooks
3. Add a new endpoint using your application's URL
4. Copy the webhook secret to your .env file

Handling Events

The starter kit automatically handles common webhook events:

• checkout.session.completed: Process successful payments
• customer.subscription.updated: Update subscription status
• customer.subscription.deleted: Handle cancellations

Best Practices

1. Always use environment variables for sensitive keys
2. Test webhooks locally using Stripe CLI
3. Implement proper error handling
4. Use Stripe's test mode during development
5. Keep track of payment failures and retries

Security Considerations

• Never expose Stripe secret keys in client-side code
• Validate webhook signatures
• Implement proper access control
• Use HTTPS for all payment-related requests
• Follow PCI compliance guidelines