How to Connect Stripe to Your HighLevel Account (Step-by-Step Setup Guide)

Introduction

If you're using GoHighLevel to manage your agency or clients, one of the first things you need to do is connect Stripe to your account. Without Stripe integration, you won’t be able to automate payments, handle subscriptions, or take advantage of the rebilling and reselling features that help you actually profit from the platform.

In this article, I’ll walk you through exactly how to connect Stripe to your HighLevel account, why it’s important, and what you should do before setting it up. Whether you’re new to GoHighLevel or upgrading to the Unlimited or Pro SaaS plan, this setup is a must.

If you’d like to follow along visually, you can watch the full tutorial here:
🎥 Watch on YouTube

Why You Need to Connect Stripe

Before we dive into setup, let’s clarify why Stripe is so important for your GoHighLevel account.

When you connect Stripe, you’re essentially enabling HighLevel to manage your agency’s billing in an automated way. For example:

• Collecting payments from clients or sub-accounts

• Automating subscription renewals

• Rebilling SMS and email costs so you don’t lose profit

If you’re on the $97/month plan, you’re responsible for covering all outgoing costs such as emails and texts sent by your sub-accounts. But when you upgrade to the Unlimited Plan ($297/month), you can use rebilling and reselling features to pass those costs to your clients and even add a profit margin.

So instead of losing money on high-volume accounts, you can make your automation profitable.

Unlimited Plan vs Pro Plan

Let’s quickly break down what happens at each level:

• $97 Plan (Agency Starter): You pay for all SMS and emails sent by your clients. There’s no rebilling.

• $297 Unlimited Plan: Unlocks rebilling, reselling, and reporting features. You can charge clients for usage.

• $497 Pro Plan (SaaS Mode): Includes everything above, plus SaaS mode, allowing you to white-label the entire platform and create a true SaaS business.

If you’re serious about running a scalable agency or creating a SaaS business using GoHighLevel, connecting Stripe is non-negotiable.

Step-by-Step: Connecting Stripe to GoHighLevel

Step 1: Go to Your Agency Dashboard

From your main GoHighLevel screen, navigate to the Agency Dashboard.
Here you’ll see a section for Payments and an option to Connect Stripe.

Click on that button to start the process.

Step 2: Sign in or Create a Stripe Account

If you already have a Stripe account, simply log in through the popup window that appears.
If not, click Create a new account, then fill in:

• Email address

• Full name

• Password

• Country

Make sure you use accurate information, as Stripe will later verify your identity.

Step 3: Verify Your Business or Personal Information

Stripe requires business or personal verification for all users.

If you already have a registered company, use that information.
If you’re a solopreneur, you can still proceed using your personal details. Stripe will ask for your ID and legal information before approving your account.

This step ensures that all your future payouts and client transactions are secure.

Step 4: Create a Dedicated Account for Your HighLevel Earnings

It’s a good practice to create a separate Stripe account dedicated specifically to your HighLevel earnings.

For example, name it “GHL Earnings” or “Agency Rebilling Account.”
This helps you:

• Keep track of transactions

• Separate personal and business finances

• Manage payouts more efficiently

Once connected, your Stripe dashboard will show all transactions, payouts, and your total pending balance.

Step 5: Confirm the Connection

After setup, return to your Agency Dashboard in HighLevel.
You’ll now see your Stripe account listed under “Connected Accounts.”

That’s it — your integration is live. You can now start accepting payments, automating billing, and enabling rebilling and reselling.

Best Practices for Using Stripe in HighLevel

1. Double-check your legal info. Make sure your Stripe account name and business info match your tax records.

2. Use clear naming conventions. Label your Stripe accounts for easy tracking.

3. Monitor your usage. Keep an eye on email/SMS volume to ensure your pricing covers all costs.

4. Set up rebilling early. Don’t wait until costs start eating into your margins.

5. Upgrade when ready. If you’re hitting limitations on the Starter plan, the Unlimited or Pro plan will pay off quickly once you start reselling usage.

Conclusion

Connecting Stripe to your GoHighLevel account is one of the first and most important steps in setting up your agency infrastructure.
It allows you to manage billing seamlessly, protect your profits through rebilling, and scale confidently knowing all payments are automated.

If you haven’t already set it up, follow the steps above or watch the full walkthrough here:
🎥 Watch the YouTube Tutorial

And if you want to start your HighLevel journey with exclusive bonuses and a free trial, you can sign up through my link:
👉 https://www.wupscale.com/gohighlevel