# Stripe Configuration Setup

## 🎯 Quick Setup Guide

### Step 1: Get Your Stripe API Keys

1. **Create Stripe Account**: Go to [https://stripe.com](https://stripe.com) and sign up
2. **Access Dashboard**: Log into [https://dashboard.stripe.com](https://dashboard.stripe.com)
3. **Get API Keys**: 
   - Click "Developers" → "API keys"
   - Copy your **Publishable key** (starts with `pk_test_`)
   - Copy your **Secret key** (starts with `sk_test_`)

### Step 2: Update Frontend Configuration

In `index.html`, replace this line:
```javascript
const STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY = 'pk_test_51MCkZTC7LG8OeRdIcqmmoDkRwDObXSwYdChprMHJYoD2VRO8OCDBV5KtegLI0tLFXJo9yyvEXi7jzk1NAB5owj8i00DkYSaV9y';
```

With your actual publishable key:
```javascript
const STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY = 'pk_test_51ABC123...'; // Your real key here
```

### Step 3: Test the Integration

Run in browser console:
```javascript
window.testStripeIntegration()
```

## 🔧 Current Status

✅ **Manual credit card form removed** from step_four.rs  
✅ **Stripe Elements integration complete**  
✅ **JavaScript functions working**  
✅ **Demo mode shows integration success**  

## 🎉 What You'll See

**With Demo Mode (current):**
- Shows integration completion message
- Explains next steps for real Stripe setup
- Confirms manual form has been replaced

**With Real Stripe Keys:**
- Real Stripe Elements widget appears
- Professional payment form with validation
- Secure payment processing through Stripe

## 🚀 Next Steps for Production

1. **Backend Setup**: Create server endpoint for payment intents
2. **Environment Variables**: Store keys securely (not in code)
3. **Webhook Handling**: Set up Stripe webhooks for payment events
4. **Error Handling**: Add comprehensive error handling
5. **Testing**: Use Stripe test cards for testing

## 📝 Test Cards (when using real keys)

- **Success**: 4242 4242 4242 4242
- **Declined**: 4000 0000 0000 0002
- **3D Secure**: 4000 0025 0000 3155

## 🔒 Security Notes

- Never commit secret keys to version control
- Use environment variables for production
- Publishable keys are safe for frontend use
- Secret keys should only be on your server