> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://eventmate.gitbook.io/eventmate-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://eventmate.gitbook.io/eventmate-guide/stripe-setup/connecting-your-stripe-account.md).

# Connecting Your Stripe Account

Linking Stripe is essential for processing donations — it ensures all funds go smoothly into your bank account. Here, you’ll learn how to link an existing Stripe account—or create a stripe connect account—so you can process donations securely. 

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you already have a Stripe account.

### 🛄 Connecting an Existing Stripe Account

#### Enter your stripe account email

Provide the email address associated with your existing Stripe account. 

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#### Select your Stripe account

Stripe will display any account(s) linked to that email.

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#### Review and submit

After choosing the correct account, follow the prompts to review and confirm your details.&#x20;

Once confirmed, your Stripe account is successfully connected to your eventmate account.

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**Note:** You’re not required to use the same email as your eventmate login; just ensure it’s the email tied to your Stripe account.
{% endhint %}

### 🆕 Creating a Stripe Connect Account

If you don’t have a Stripe account or the email you entered isn’t recognized, Stripe will walk you through the connect account creation.

#### Selecting your business type

After entering your email, choose your **business type** (e.g., nonprofit, charity, for-profit).

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#### Submitting your business details

Fill out all required information (legal name, registration data, bank details, etc.).

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Once your account is verified and approved, the donation feature becomes active.

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**Important:** Double-check your business details—accurate information speeds up Stripe’s approval process.
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