This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of installing and configuring the Kintsugi - Sales Tax app in your Stripe account. By integrating Kintsugi with Stripe, you can streamline your sales tax computation and compliance.
Access the Stripe Account
If you already have a Stripe account:
Navigate to Stripe Login.
Enter your email and password, then click Sign In.
If you don’t have a Stripe account:
Click Sign Up and follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account.
Once registered, log into Stripe.
Access the Stripe App Marketplace
In the Stripe Dashboard, go to the Apps section.
Click on Go to marketplace.
In the Marketplace, navigate to Kintsugi – Sales Tax.
Install the Kintsugi App
Click on Install from Partner.
You will be prompted to login to your Kintsugi account.
Select the mode for installation (Test Mode or Live Mode).
Test Mode allows you to test the integration before going live.
Live Mode enables real transactions with tax calculations.
We enable customers to install the Kintsugi app in both Test and Live modes of Stripe, as it offers a dedicated testing environment. This allows users to simulate transactions and thoroughly validate their integration without impacting real data. This flexibility ensures businesses can confidently transition to live transactions.
You can find additional details about Test Mode and Live Mode, and guidance on choosing the best option for your use case, here.
Choose the Kintsugi organization for which you are establishing this connection.
If you manage multiple organizations, ensure you're selecting the correct one for accurate tracking and reporting.
Click Install to proceed.
Connect Kintsugi to Your Stripe Account
You will be prompted to select the Stripe account where you want to install the Kintsugi app.
Choose the appropriate Stripe account.
Once installation is successful, you will be redirected to connector.trykintsugi.com.
Verify Installation in Stripe and Kintsugi
In Stripe:
Go to your Stripe Dashboard → Apps section.
You should now see Kintsugi listed in your installed apps.
Click on the Kintsugi app to access the dashboard with the Tasks section.
In Kintsugi:
Log in to your Kintsugi account.
Navigate to Data Sources under your organization.
You should see an active Stripe connection listed there.