> ## Documentation Index
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# Integrate StripeConnect

> Extend your Stripe integration to Stripe Connect for marketplaces and platform payouts.

This guide walks you step by step through setting up **Stripe Connect** in your Stripe business account.

> **Prerequisite:** Complete the standard [Integrate Stripe](/guides/connect-stripe/integrate-stripe) guide first.

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## 1. Complete Standard Stripe Integration

Before setting up Stripe Connect, ensure your Stripe business account is fully integrated with FreshLimePay Cloud:

* You have created a Stripe account.
* You have generated **Publishable Key** and **Secret Key**.
* You have connected your Stripe credentials in FreshLimePay Cloud.

If you haven't done this yet, follow the [Integrate Stripe guide](/guides/connect-stripe/integrate-stripe) first.

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## 2. What is Stripe Connect?

Stripe Connect is **Stripe’s solution for marketplaces and platforms**. It was created because:

* Platforms often need to **accept money from customers and pay multiple sellers**.
* Manually managing payouts, tax compliance, and account verification is complex.
* Stripe Connect automates **KYC, payouts, fees, and compliance**, making marketplace payments easier and safer.

In short:

* Without Stripe Connect → only your business account can receive payments.
* With Stripe Connect → your platform can onboard multiple sellers and manage payouts automatically.

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## 3. Set Up Stripe Connect

Stripe Connect allows platforms and marketplaces to **onboard other sellers** and **collect fees automatically**.

### Steps:

1. Go to your Stripe dashboard.
2. Choose one Stripe account.

![Choose Stripe Account](https://cloud-cdn.freshlimepay.com/Images/choose_stripe_account.png)

3. Navigate to **Connect**.

![Connect Stripe Connect](https://cloud-cdn.freshlimepay.com/Images/connect_stripe_connect.png)

4. Click on **Get Started**.

![Get Started StripeConnect](https://cloud-cdn.freshlimepay.com/Images/get_started_stripeconnect.png)

5. Choose your business model.

![Choose your business model](https://cloud-cdn.freshlimepay.com/Images/choose_business_model.png)

6. Completed.

<Note>
  Stripe Connect is required for marketplaces or platforms where you want to **route payments to other sellers** and optionally collect fees automatically.
</Note>

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## 5. What's Next?

<Card icon="credit-card" href="/guides/connect-stripeconnect/create-one-time-payment-button" title="Create One-Time Payment Button">
  Learn how to create checkout one-time buttons that pay connected accounts and include application fees automatically.
</Card>

<Card icon="credit-card-blank" href="/guides/connect-stripeconnect/create-recurring-payment-button" title="Create Recurring Payment Button">
  Learn how to create checkout recurring buttons that pay connected accounts and include application fees automatically.
</Card>