Drupal Commerce Adds Stripe Connect for Easier Payment Gateway Setup

Stripe Connect is now built into the Commerce Stripe module for Drupal Commerce, enabling merchants to set up payment gateways without manually entering API keys. Released by Centarro and authored by Matt Robison, the update replaces credential copying with OAuth-based authentication. Merchants can connect a Stripe account by clicking a “Connect with Stripe” button, completing the process on Stripe’s site, and returning to Drupal with the connection automatically configured. New merchants can create a Stripe account during setup, while existing users can log in to connect instantly.

The change reduces configuration errors, speeds up site launches, and lowers support requests related to payment gateway setup. Stripe Connect also lays the foundation for advanced features, such as deeper integration between Stripe data and Drupal Commerce, which were more difficult to achieve with the API key method. Stripe identifies OAuth authentication as its preferred approach, and most future enhancements will focus on this method.

The module retains support for the legacy “Card Element” and “Payment Element” with manual API key configuration for specialized setups such as marketplaces. The “Payment Element” can also use Stripe Connect for streamlined setup, which is expected to become the standard for most merchant-to-Stripe configurations.

More information and the latest release are available at https://www.centarro.io/blog/simplifying-payment-setup-stripe-connect-integration