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How to Activate the Stripe Payments Benefit in Microsoft Founders Hub
Question details
The user wants to activate the Stripe Payments benefit within Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub but is encountering account access issues and application page redirects.
- Product
- Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Redeeming the Stripe Payments benefit using an accepted startup account.
- Observed behavior
- When attempting to sign in to access startup credits, the user is unexpectedly redirected to the program application page and cannot access their Founders Hub benefits.
Verify that you are using the exact Microsoft account that originally received the Founders Hub acceptance confirmation emails, as secondary or co-founder accounts may not have primary administrative access.
Redeem the Stripe Payments Benefit Directly
Use this solution if your account is active and you simply need to locate and activate the Stripe integration.
To successfully redeem the Stripe benefit, you must access the unique partner link generated exclusively for your approved startup account inside the Founders Hub dashboard.
Navigate to the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub portal and sign in using the Microsoft account that was officially accepted into the program.
On the left-hand navigation menu of your dashboard, click on 'Benefits' to view your available startup credits and partner offers.
Find the Stripe Payments benefit from the list of partner offers. Click on it, then follow the dedicated redemption link provided (e.g., https://foundershub.startups.microsoft.com/benefits/redeem/stripe-payments) to link your Stripe account.
Resolve Application Page Redirect Issues
Follow these troubleshooting steps if you are being redirected to the application page instead of the dashboard, which usually indicates an account mismatch.
Empower Your Startup with WPS Office
While resolving your Microsoft Founders Hub access, you can manage your startup's financial plans, pitch decks, and daily operations smoothly with WPS Office. It is a highly compatible, free, and lightweight alternative to Microsoft Office.
- 1. Download the installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free version for your operating system.
- 2. Install the software: Run the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the fast installation process.
- 3. Open your startup documents: Launch WPS Office and directly open your existing .docx, .xlsx, or .pptx files to continue working seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I being redirected to the application page when logging into Microsoft Founders Hub?
This typically occurs if you are signing in with an email address that is not recognized as the primary accepted account. For example, if you applied using a co-founder's account, signing in with your personal email will prompt you to apply again. Always use the exact email address that received the original acceptance confirmation.
Can my co-founder access the Stripe Payments benefit from their account?
Only accounts explicitly linked and authorized within the primary Founders Hub dashboard can access benefits. If your co-founder's account is not set up as an administrator or authorized user for that specific benefit, they will not see the unique redemption link.
Where can I get technical support for my Founders Hub account issues?
For issues related to the Microsoft for Startups program, development resources, or lost credits, it is recommended to post in the dedicated Microsoft Q&A forum using startup-specific tags, or reach out to Founders Hub support via the help section on their portal.
