#austin-siewert_docs
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ruby pilot
To add more context, the goal here is for the premium users on our platform to use their primary Stripe account, that way there's no fragmented approach in their accounts with our platform. I know restricted API keys can solve this, but I'm wondering if it can be solved with the Stripe Connect platform.
fervent schooner
I'm not sure what you mean by Does Connect OAuth only connect Stripe accounts to the Stripe Connect platform, or is that a direct connection to the primary account?
Oauth gives you the ability to connect an existing stripe account to your platform
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ruby pilot
Sorry for the lack of clarity. See if this helps add some context: https://www.loom.com/share/814f3e3cae7242c39a770437f63212be
severe dew
hi! taking over the thread and catching up on context
ok, i watched the video and i'm still a little confused - i think i might need to know a specific business case you're trying to solve for or something along those lines
for example, if an account connects to your platform via oauth then you will be able to interact with customers, payment methods, etc on their account using the stripe-account header when making API calls. are you just trying to create payments on behalf of the connected account and charge a platform fee?
ruby pilot
Okay, that's what I was trying to do yesterday but maybe it was b/c I went the stripe connect platform onboarding vs oauth.
Tillage has two monetization paths:
- Freemium model adds a 1% platform fee to online payments
- Premium opts out of the 1% platform fee and creates transactions, customers, payment methods directly in that users primary stripe account.
Can Stripe Connect do both? Or do I need to use Stripe Connect (express/standard) accounts for #1 and use Stripe Connect oAuth for premium users.
severe dew
yeah, you will need oauth to connect to existing stripe accounts, so you will definitely need oauth for #2
ruby pilot
Okay, see if this validates your answer: https://www.loom.com/share/36e8ee6a7dca4fa89d879fb1cc4282f4
