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How to Test Stripe Connect Webhooks

Stripe Connect webhooks notify platforms about connected account events including payouts, transfers, and account updates.

Stripe Connect Official Webhook Docs

1. Stripe Connect Webhook Events

Stripe Connect can send the following webhook events to your endpoint:

account.updated
account.application.authorized
account.application.deauthorized
payout.created
payout.paid
payout.failed
transfer.created
person.updated

2. Set Up a Test Endpoint with HookRay

Follow these steps to start receiving Stripe Connect webhooks for testing:

  1. Go to HookRay and click "Start Testing — Free" to get your unique webhook URL.
  2. Copy the URL (e.g., https://h.hookray.com/abc123).
  3. In your Stripe Connect dashboard, navigate to the webhook settings and paste the HookRay URL as your endpoint.
  4. Select the events you want to receive (see list above).
  5. Trigger a test event — HookRay will show the incoming webhook in real-time.

3. Sample Stripe Connect Webhook Payload

Here's an example of what a Stripe Connect webhook payload looks like:

payload.json
{
  "id": "evt_connect_abc123",
  "type": "account.updated",
  "account": "acct_1234567890",
  "data": {
    "object": {
      "id": "acct_1234567890",
      "charges_enabled": true,
      "payouts_enabled": true,
      "details_submitted": true,
      "country": "US"
    }
  }
}

4. Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Webhook not arriving?

Check that your endpoint URL is correct and publicly accessible. Stripe Connect cannot reach localhost URLs — use HookRay's cloud URL instead.

Getting 400 or 500 errors?

HookRay accepts any payload and returns 200 OK by default, so the issue is likely on Stripe Connect's side. Check your webhook configuration and event selection.

Need to verify webhook signatures?

Stripe Connect signs webhook requests for security. Use HookRay to capture the raw headers and body, then implement signature verification in your application code.

5. Next Steps

  • Use HookRay's webhook replay feature to re-send captured webhooks while building your handler
  • Enable smart parsing (Pro plan) to see Stripe Connect-specific fields highlighted automatically
  • Check the Stripe Connect webhook documentation for the complete event reference

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