# Configuring Stripe Test Mode

*Skill Level: Intermediate*

## Before You Begin

* Ensure your Components are set up correctly using the [Stripe | Help Docs](https://help.adalo.com/~/changes/u7hGXGFGahgZx26fqIxT/component-basics/marketplace-components/stripe)
* Read through the [Stripe | Test Mode API Docs](https://stripe.com/docs/testing#cards) for a general overview of testing.
* Select the type of Card and scenario you want to test from the [Stripe | Test Mode Cards](https://stripe.com/docs/testing#cards)

## Walkthrough

### Configuring Stripe Account for Testing

1. Go to [Stripe Dashboard | API Keys](https://dashboardhttps/dashboard.stripe.com/apikeys.stripe.com/apikeys)
2. Toggle *Test Mode* in upper right Hand Corner of Dashboard <img src="https://3467607506-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LhGHkPsv15svPIU5I7C%2Fuploads%2FSCeDbcaH4FX5DP6StNzd%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.22.59%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2a1095d4-cb8b-4028-8d55-91bc848be865" alt="" data-size="line">
   1. This will change your credentials to test credentials and allow you simulate a live payment to ensure the component is set up correctly.
3. Copy Test Publishable Key and Test Secret Key and Paste into *Test Mode* section for the component you want to test.

   <figure><img src="https://3467607506-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LhGHkPsv15svPIU5I7C%2Fuploads%2FNyRmjzIcwTAF1WNNSzWq%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.26.14%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e0913423-7f43-4e90-95c1-401af3e5cb66" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of Stripe Test Keys</p></figcaption></figure>

## Help

If you need additional help with this article, you can always ask in our [community forum](https://forum.adalo.com/)! Be sure to paste the link to this article in your post as well!