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Stripe Test vs Live Mode Confusion

Test payments work but production payments fail. Using test keys in production or live keys in development. Webhooks not firing in right environment. Keys mixed up causing transaction failures.

Stripe has separate test and live environments with different keys. Mixing keys between environments breaks payment flow.

Error Messages You Might See

Invalid API Key provided Authentication required Key error: test key used in production
Invalid API Key providedAuthentication requiredKey error: test key used in production

Common Causes

  1. Using test keys in production API calls
  2. Using live keys in development (risky!)
  3. Environment variables not switched between dev/prod
  4. Test webhook secret used with live key
  5. Not checking API in right mode in Stripe dashboard

How to Fix It

Use environment-specific keys:

// .env.development
VITE_STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=pk_test_...

// .env.production
VITE_STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=pk_live_...

Always verify mode in Stripe dashboard toggle. Use test cards for development: 4242 4242 4242 4242.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Stripe test cards?

Use 4242 4242 4242 4242 for success, specific numbers for failures. See Stripe docs for test card list.

How do I switch to live mode?

In Stripe dashboard, toggle 'Test mode' off. Use live keys in production environment only.

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