Go Live
Once you've tested your integration in sandbox mode, you're ready to switch to production and start accepting real payments.
Onboarding Checklist
Before you can switch to live mode, complete these steps:
Required
- Stripe account connected - Connect your Stripe account in Settings > Payments
- Stripe account verified - Complete Stripe's identity verification
- At least one plan created - Create your subscription plans in the Plans section
Recommended
- Branding configured - Upload your logo and set colors in Settings > Pages
- Integration tested - Verify your setup works in sandbox mode
You can check your onboarding progress in the console. Incomplete steps are highlighted.
Switch to Live Mode
Once onboarding is complete:
- Open the SolvaPay console
- Find the Sandbox/Live toggle in the header
- Click to switch to Live mode
- Confirm the switch
That's it. Your integration is now processing real payments.
What Changes in Live Mode
| Aspect | Sandbox | Live |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | Test mode (no real charges) | Real charges processed |
| Stripe credentials | Test keys | Live keys |
| Customer data | Test data | Production data |
| Webhooks | Test events | Real events |
Your proxy URLs and API endpoints remain the same. The mode switch happens at the account level.
Switching Back to Sandbox
You can switch back to sandbox mode at any time to:
- Test new features or plans
- Debug issues without affecting production
- Train team members
Your sandbox and live data are kept separate. Switching modes doesn't affect existing customers or subscriptions in either environment.
After Going Live
Monitor Your First Transactions
- Check the Dashboard for real-time usage and revenue
- Verify webhook events are being received
- Monitor Stripe for successful payments
Set Up Alerts (Optional)
Consider setting up alerts for:
- Failed payments
- Unusual usage patterns
- Quota limit approaches
Need Help?
If you encounter issues going live:
- Review the testing checklist
- Check Stripe's dashboard for payment issues
- Contact support@solvapay.com
Congratulations on launching with SolvaPay! For ongoing reference, explore the full documentation for MCP Pay or the TypeScript SDK.