Easy Tech TutsHow to Get Webhook Secret in Stripe Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Stripe webhooks let your app receive real-time updates on payments, subscriptions, and refunds, but they only work correctly once you've set up a webhook endpoint and grabbed the Signing Secret. This guide covers creating that endpoint, locating the secret in your dashboard, and copying it safely into your code. It also covers a few best practices so the secret doesn't end up exposed somewhere it shouldn't be.
01Understand why the Webhook Secret matters
Stripe uses the Webhook Signing Secret to verify that incoming events genuinely came from Stripe, which protects your app from spoofed requests.
02Create a new webhook endpoint
In the Developers, Webhooks section of your Stripe dashboard, set up a new endpoint pointing to the URL where your app will receive events.
03Copy the Webhook Signing Secret
Once the endpoint is created, copy the Signing Secret shown for that endpoint so you can use it to verify incoming webhook payloads.
04Add the secret to your app or code
Store the Webhook Secret securely in your app's environment configuration rather than hardcoding it directly into your source files.
05Follow security best practices
Keep the secret out of version control and client-side code, and test your webhook to confirm events are being verified correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my Webhook Signing Secret in Stripe?
It's shown on the details page of the specific webhook endpoint you created, under the Developers, Webhooks section of your Stripe dashboard.
Is the Webhook Secret the same as my Stripe API key?
No, the Webhook Signing Secret is specific to verifying webhook events and is separate from your Publishable or Secret API keys.
What happens if I don't use the Webhook Secret to verify events?
Without verification, your endpoint can't confirm that incoming requests are genuinely from Stripe, which leaves it open to spoofed payloads.
Can I have a different Webhook Secret for each endpoint?
Yes, each webhook endpoint you create in Stripe gets its own unique Signing Secret.
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