How to create a test-mode subscription in Stripe
This guide shows how to switch to test mode, create a product and a recurring price, add a test customer, and confirm the first invoice.
Independent guide
Before you start
- A Stripe account you can sign in to
- No live keys in use — every step happens in test mode
Interactive guide
What you will do
This guide shows how to switch to test mode, create a product and a recurring price, add a test customer, and confirm the first invoice. When you finish, the change is saved in Stripe and you can confirm it without leaving the screen you ended on.
Steps at a glance
- Switch the dashboard to test mode
- Open the product catalogue
- Create a product
- Add a recurring price
- Open customers
- Create a test customer
- Attach a test card
- Start the subscription
- Check the first invoice
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