B7. Need payments
What this page helps you do
Account for payment-related launch work without overcomplicating the whole guide.
Why it matters
Payments raise the cost of mistakes quickly.
You should already have
- a checkout, billing, or subscription flow
Skip this page if
- the app does not process payments
What to do
- protect billing routes
- verify webhook handling
- test a safe non-live flow first
- review rollback and support implications
Recommended default
Use a trusted payment provider and keep your first billing flow simple.
Common mistakes
- skipping webhook tests
- mixing live and test credentials
- not knowing what happens after failed payments
Next step
Go to R8. Launch checklist.
Related pages
Advanced notes
TODO for contributors: add a short “payments launch minimum” checklist.