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Auto-Generate License Keys on Stripe Purchase: Step-by-Step

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Traffic Orchestrator Team
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February 11, 2026 3 min read 174 words
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Setting Up Automatic License Key Generation with Stripe

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of setting up automatic license key generation when customers purchase through Stripe. This will enable you to efficiently manage your licenses and provide seamless customer experiences.

Step 1: Set up Stripe Webhook

To start, you need to set up a webhook in your Stripe account. A webhook is an API endpoint that receives notifications from Stripe when a payment is successful or failed. This allows you to automate tasks, such as generating a license key, after a payment is made.

  1. Log in to your Stripe account and navigate to the "Developers" section.
  2. Click on "Webhooks" and then "New endpoint".
  3. Enter a name for your webhook, such as "License Key Generation".
  4. Set the "Request URL" to the URL of your Traffic Orchestrator instance, followed by the endpoint /api/stripe-webhook. For example, https://your-traffic-orchestrator-instance.com/api/stripe-webhook.
  5. Click "Add endpoint

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