Connecting an existing stripe account

Last updated August 4, 2026

Objective

Connecting an existing Stripe account is a quick and secure process that allows your association to begin accepting live payments. This guide covers the specific steps for administrators who already have a Stripe merchant account and need to link it to their Recur environment.

Key Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Payment Settings

  • Log in to your Recur account.

  • Click on Settings in the main navigation menu.

  • Select Payments from the sidebar options.

Step 2: Initiate the Stripe Connection

  • Locate the button labeled Connect Existing Stripe Account.

  • Note: Clicking this button will open a new browser tab (ensure your browser's pop-up blocker is disabled for this site).

Step 3: Authorize via Stripe

  • In the new tab, you will be prompted to log in to your official Stripe account.

  • Follow the secure on-screen prompts from Stripe to authorize the connection to Recur.

  • Once the authorization is complete, the tab will typically close or redirect you back to Recur.

Step 4: Verify Live Mode

  • Return to the Payments screen in Recur.

  • Confirm that the status is set to Live Mode. This ensures that actual transactions can be processed immediately.

Cautionary Notes

  • Pop-up Blockers: If no new tab opens when you click the "Connect" button, check your browser's address bar for a blocked pop-up notification and select "Always Allow" for Recur.

  • Administrative Access: You must have "Administrator" or "Owner" permissions on your Stripe account to successfully authorize the integration.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Fast Integration: This process uses Stripe's secure OAuth system, meaning you don't have to manually copy and paste complex API keys or secret tokens.

  • Testing: While the system is set to Live Mode, you can perform a $1.00 "Test Product" purchase once connected to verify that funds are flowing correctly to your bank account.

  • Support: If the connection fails to validate or if you encounter a "Redirect URI" error, reach out to the Recur support team to jump on a quick troubleshooting call.