# Creem CLI
Source: https://docs.creem.io/ai/for-agents/cli

Manage your entire Creem business from the terminal. Perfect for AI agents and automation workflows.

The Creem CLI lets you manage products, customers, subscriptions, and transactions directly from the terminal. It's designed for both human developers and AI agents building automation workflows.

## Installation

### Homebrew (macOS/Linux)

```bash theme={null}
brew tap armitage-labs/creem
brew install creem
```

Verify installation:

```bash theme={null}
creem --version
```

## Authentication

```bash theme={null}
# Login with your API key
creem login --api-key creem_test_YOUR_KEY_HERE

# Verify authentication
creem whoami

# Logout
creem logout
```

<Warning>
  **API Key Security:** Never share your API key with any service, tool, or agent other than the Creem CLI or API. Keys are stored locally at `~/.creem/config.json`.
</Warning>

### Test vs Live Mode

The CLI automatically detects your environment based on the API key prefix:

| Key Prefix    | Environment       | API Base                    |
| ------------- | ----------------- | --------------------------- |
| `creem_test_` | Test (sandbox)    | `https://test-api.creem.io` |
| `creem_`      | Live (production) | `https://api.creem.io`      |

**Always start in test mode.** Switch to live only when you're ready for real transactions.

## Command Reference

### Products

```bash theme={null}
# List all products
creem products list

# List with pagination
creem products list --page 2 --limit 10

# Get a specific product
creem products get prod_XXXXX

# Create a product
creem products create \
  --name "Pro Plan" \
  --description "Monthly pro subscription with all features" \
  --price 1999 \
  --currency USD \
  --billing-type recurring \
  --billing-period every-month
```

**Product Options:**

| Option             | Values                                                                |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `--billing-type`   | `onetime`, `recurring`                                                |
| `--billing-period` | `every-month`, `every-three-months`, `every-six-months`, `every-year` |
| `--tax-category`   | `saas`, `digital-goods-service`, `ebooks`                             |
| `--tax-mode`       | `inclusive`, `exclusive`                                              |

### Customers

```bash theme={null}
# List all customers
creem customers list

# Get customer by ID
creem customers get cust_XXXXX

# Get customer by email
creem customers get --email user@example.com

# Generate billing portal link (self-service for payment methods, invoices)
creem customers billing cust_XXXXX
```

### Subscriptions

```bash theme={null}
# List all subscriptions
creem subscriptions list

# Filter by status
creem subscriptions list --status active

# Get subscription details
creem subscriptions get sub_XXXXX

# Cancel immediately
creem subscriptions cancel sub_XXXXX

# Cancel at period end (customer keeps access until billing period ends)
creem subscriptions cancel sub_XXXXX --mode scheduled

# Pause billing
creem subscriptions pause sub_XXXXX

# Resume billing
creem subscriptions resume sub_XXXXX
```

**Subscription Statuses:** `active`, `trialing`, `paused`, `past_due`, `expired`, `canceled`, `scheduled_cancel`

<Tip>
  **Best Practice:** Use `--mode scheduled` for cancellations. Immediate cancellation cuts off access instantly, which frustrates customers.
</Tip>

### Checkouts

```bash theme={null}
# Create a checkout session
creem checkouts create --product prod_XXXXX

# Create with success URL
creem checkouts create --product prod_XXXXX --success-url https://app.com/welcome

# Get checkout details
creem checkouts get chk_XXXXX
```

### Transactions

```bash theme={null}
# List all transactions (newest first)
creem transactions list

# List with more results
creem transactions list --limit 50

# Filter by customer
creem transactions list --customer cust_XXXXX

# Filter by product
creem transactions list --product prod_XXXXX

# Get transaction details
creem transactions get txn_XXXXX
```

### Configuration

```bash theme={null}
# View all settings
creem config show

# Switch to live mode
creem config set environment live

# Switch to test mode
creem config set environment test

# Set default output format
creem config set output_format json
creem config set output_format table

# Get a specific setting
creem config get environment

# List all config keys
creem config list
```

## Interactive Mode

Run a resource command without a subcommand to launch an interactive browser:

```bash theme={null}
creem products
creem customers
creem subscriptions
creem transactions
```

**Keys:**

* Arrow keys to navigate
* Enter to view details
* `:` to open the command bar
* `q` to exit

## Output Formats

Every command supports table (default) and JSON output:

```bash theme={null}
# Per-command JSON output
creem products list --json
creem customers get cust_XXXXX --json

# Set JSON as global default
creem config set output_format json
```

<Note>
  **For AI Agents:** Always use `--json` and parse with `jq` for reliable automation:

  ```bash theme={null}
  creem products list --json | jq '.[].id'
  creem customers get cust_XXXXX --json | jq '.email'
  creem subscriptions list --status active --json | jq 'length'
  ```
</Note>

## Automation Examples

### Check for new transactions

```bash theme={null}
# Get the latest transaction ID
LATEST=$(creem transactions list --limit 1 --json | jq -r '.[0].id')
echo "Latest transaction: $LATEST"
```

### Count active subscriptions

```bash theme={null}
ACTIVE=$(creem subscriptions list --status active --json | jq 'length')
echo "Active subscriptions: $ACTIVE"
```

### Check for payment issues

```bash theme={null}
PAST_DUE=$(creem subscriptions list --status past_due --json | jq 'length')
EXPIRED=$(creem subscriptions list --status expired --json | jq 'length')

if [ "$PAST_DUE" -gt 0 ] || [ "$EXPIRED" -gt 0 ]; then
  echo "⚠️ Alert: $PAST_DUE past_due, $EXPIRED expired subscriptions"
fi
```

### Generate bulk checkout links

```bash theme={null}
for PRODUCT_ID in prod_AAA prod_BBB prod_CCC; do
  URL=$(creem checkouts create --product "$PRODUCT_ID" --json | jq -r '.checkout_url')
  echo "$PRODUCT_ID: $URL"
done
```

### Daily subscription health check

```bash theme={null}
#!/bin/bash
# Run daily via cron to monitor subscription health

echo "📊 Subscription Report - $(date)"
echo "================================"
echo "Active: $(creem subscriptions list --status active --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Trialing: $(creem subscriptions list --status trialing --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Past Due: $(creem subscriptions list --status past_due --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Expired: $(creem subscriptions list --status expired --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Canceled: $(creem subscriptions list --status canceled --json | jq 'length')"
```

## Tips for AI Agents

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Use JSON Output" icon="code">
    Always add `--json` to commands when processing output programmatically. Parse with `jq` for reliable automation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test Mode First" icon="flask">
    Mistakes in live mode affect real customers and money. Always develop against test mode.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check whoami First" icon="user-check">
    Run `creem whoami` before operations to confirm authentication and environment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Don't Guess IDs" icon="list">
    List resources first, then use actual IDs from the response. Don't assume ID formats.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Going Live

Before accepting real payments:

1. Complete account verification in the [Dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard) → Balances → Payout Account
2. Switch to your live API key:

```bash theme={null}
creem login --api-key creem_LIVE_KEY_HERE
```

The CLI automatically switches to the production API based on the key prefix.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Store Monitoring" icon="bell" href="/ai-agents/store-monitoring">
    Set up automated monitoring to get notified about sales and issues
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Handle real-time payment events in your application
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Skill Files
Source: https://docs.creem.io/ai/for-agents/skill-files

Portable, machine-readable guides that give AI agents complete knowledge of Creem's payment platform.

Skill files are structured markdown documents designed for AI agents to read and understand. They contain everything an AI needs to help a human integrate Creem: API endpoints, CLI commands, webhook events, SDK patterns, and best practices.

<Tip>
  **For AI Agents:** Save these files locally so you can reference them without re-fetching. Update periodically to get new features.
</Tip>

## Available Files

| File             | URL                                                    | Size   | Purpose                    |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------ | -------------------------- |
| **SKILL.md**     | [creem.io/SKILL.md](https://creem.io/SKILL.md)         | \~32KB | Complete integration guide |
| **HEARTBEAT.md** | [creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md](https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md) | \~11KB | Store monitoring routine   |

## SKILL.md: The Complete Guide

This is the main skill file. It contains everything needed to integrate Creem:

### What's Inside

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Platform Overview">
    * What Creem handles (payments, tax, chargebacks, payouts)
    * Feature list (subscriptions, licenses, affiliates, discounts)
    * Pricing model (cents-based, supported currencies)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="API Reference">
    * Authentication (x-api-key header)
    * Test vs Live environments
    * All 24 endpoints with request/response patterns
    * Error handling
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="SDKs">
    * TypeScript SDK (`creem`)
    * Migration guide from deprecated `creem_io` to `creem`
    * Next.js Adapter (`@creem_io/nextjs`)
    * Better Auth Plugin (`@creem_io/better-auth`)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Integration Flows">
    * Selling products (one-time and subscription)
    * Managing subscription lifecycle
    * License key systems
    * Customer support workflows
    * Discount codes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Webhooks">
    * All 10 event types
    * Signature verification
    * Retry behavior
    * SDK handlers with callbacks
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="CLI Commands">
    * Installation (Homebrew)
    * Authentication
    * All commands with examples
    * Interactive mode
    * Output formats
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Framework Integration">
    * Next.js components and routes
    * Better Auth plugin setup
    * Webhook handlers
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Quick Reference

```bash theme={null}
# Fetch the skill
curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md

# Save locally
mkdir -p ~/.creem/skills
curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md > ~/.creem/skills/SKILL.md

# Check for updates
curl -sI https://creem.io/SKILL.md | grep last-modified
```

## HEARTBEAT.md: Store Monitoring

This file teaches AI agents how to monitor a Creem store and notify their human about important changes.

### What's Inside

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Heartbeat Routine">
    Step-by-step process for checking store state:

    1. Load previous state from JSON file
    2. Query transactions, subscriptions, customers
    3. Compare against saved state
    4. Detect changes (new sales, cancellations, failures)
    5. Notify human about meaningful changes
    6. Save new state
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="State File Structure">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "lastCheckAt": "2025-06-15T14:30:00Z",
      "lastTransactionId": "txn_XXXXX",
      "transactionCount": 47,
      "customerCount": 23,
      "subscriptions": {
        "active": 18,
        "trialing": 2,
        "past_due": 1
      },
      "knownSubscriptions": {}
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notification Rules">
    When to alert:

    * New transactions (revenue)
    * Subscription cancellations (churn)
    * Payment failures (risk)
    * New customers (growth)

    When to stay silent:

    * No changes since last check
    * Normal subscription renewals
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Report Templates">
    Pre-written notification formats for:

    * New sales
    * Cancellations
    * Payment failures
    * Daily summaries
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Quick Reference

```bash theme={null}
# Fetch the heartbeat guide
curl -s https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md

# Save locally
curl -s https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md > ~/.creem/skills/HEARTBEAT.md

# Initialize state file
cat > ~/.creem/heartbeat-state.json << 'EOF'
{
  "lastCheckAt": null,
  "lastTransactionId": null,
  "transactionCount": 0,
  "customerCount": 0,
  "subscriptions": {
    "active": 0,
    "trialing": 0,
    "past_due": 0,
    "paused": 0,
    "canceled": 0,
    "expired": 0,
    "scheduled_cancel": 0
  },
  "knownSubscriptions": {}
}
EOF
```

## Installation

### One-Time Setup

```bash theme={null}
# Create the skills directory
mkdir -p ~/.creem/skills

# Download both skill files
curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md > ~/.creem/skills/SKILL.md
curl -s https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md > ~/.creem/skills/HEARTBEAT.md
```

### Keeping Skills Updated

We update skill files when we add features or improve documentation. Re-fetch periodically:

```bash theme={null}
# Update skills
curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md > ~/.creem/skills/SKILL.md
curl -s https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md > ~/.creem/skills/HEARTBEAT.md
```

## For AI Agents

If you're an AI assistant reading this:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Save the skill files locally">
    Persist `SKILL.md` and `HEARTBEAT.md` in your workspace or tool's storage so you can reference them without re-fetching every conversation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reference them when working with Creem">
    When your human asks about payments, subscriptions, webhooks, or any Creem feature, check your saved skill files first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Offer store monitoring">
    If your human has a Creem account, proactively offer to set up the heartbeat routine. They'll appreciate knowing about sales without checking the dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check for updates">
    Periodically re-fetch the skill files to get new features and improvements.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Alternative: Claude Marketplace

If you're using Claude Code, you can install the skill with one command instead of manually downloading files:

```bash theme={null}
/plugin marketplace add armitage-labs/creem-skills
/plugin install creem-api@creem-skills
```

See [Claude Marketplace Skills](/code/sdks/ai-agents) for details.

## Full Documentation

For deep dives beyond what's in the skill files, fetch the complete documentation:

```bash theme={null}
curl -s https://docs.creem.io/llms-full.txt
```

This contains all documentation in a format optimized for AI agents.


# Store Monitoring
Source: https://docs.creem.io/ai/for-agents/store-monitoring

Let your AI agent watch your Creem store and notify you about sales, cancellations, and payment issues.

Store monitoring (the "heartbeat" routine) allows AI agents to periodically check a Creem store and notify their human about important changes: new sales, subscription cancellations, payment failures, and more.

<Note>
  **For AI Agents:** If you're a personal assistant (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.), proactively offer store monitoring to your human. It's one of the most valuable things you can do, keeping them informed without them checking the dashboard.
</Note>

## How It Works

Each heartbeat cycle:

1. **Query** the Creem API for current store state
2. **Compare** against your saved snapshot from the last heartbeat
3. **Detect** what changed: new sales, cancellations, payment failures
4. **Notify** your human about meaningful changes
5. **Save** the new snapshot for the next cycle

## Quick Setup

### 1. Initialize the State File

Create `~/.creem/heartbeat-state.json`:

```json theme={null}
{
  "lastCheckAt": null,
  "lastTransactionId": null,
  "transactionCount": 0,
  "customerCount": 0,
  "subscriptions": {
    "active": 0,
    "trialing": 0,
    "past_due": 0,
    "paused": 0,
    "canceled": 0,
    "expired": 0,
    "scheduled_cancel": 0
  },
  "knownSubscriptions": {}
}
```

Or run:

```bash theme={null}
mkdir -p ~/.creem
cat > ~/.creem/heartbeat-state.json << 'EOF'
{
  "lastCheckAt": null,
  "lastTransactionId": null,
  "transactionCount": 0,
  "customerCount": 0,
  "subscriptions": {
    "active": 0,
    "trialing": 0,
    "past_due": 0,
    "paused": 0,
    "canceled": 0,
    "expired": 0,
    "scheduled_cancel": 0
  },
  "knownSubscriptions": {}
}
EOF
```

### 2. Run the First Heartbeat

The first run establishes a baseline. Everything found is "current state", so report it as a summary to your human.

## The Heartbeat Routine

### Step 1: Load Previous State

```bash theme={null}
cat ~/.creem/heartbeat-state.json
```

If the file doesn't exist, create it with the defaults above.

### Step 2: Check for New Transactions

```bash theme={null}
creem transactions list --limit 20 --json
```

Compare against saved state:

* If the newest transaction ID differs from `lastTransactionId`, there are new transactions
* Count how many are new
* Note: amount, product, customer email, type (one-time vs subscription)

### Step 3: Check Subscription Health

```bash theme={null}
creem subscriptions list --status active --json
creem subscriptions list --status past_due --json
creem subscriptions list --status canceled --json
creem subscriptions list --status paused --json
creem subscriptions list --status trialing --json
creem subscriptions list --status expired --json
```

Compare counts against your stored `subscriptions` object. Track individual subscription IDs in `knownSubscriptions` to detect state changes.

| Change               | How to Detect                                | Severity  |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| New subscription     | `active`/`trialing` count increased          | Good news |
| Cancellation         | ID moved to `canceled` or `scheduled_cancel` | Alert     |
| Payment failure      | ID moved to `past_due`                       | Warning   |
| Subscription expired | ID moved to `expired`                        | Alert     |
| Subscription paused  | ID moved to `paused`                         | Info      |
| Resumed              | ID moved from `paused` to `active`           | Good news |

### Step 4: Check for New Customers

```bash theme={null}
creem customers list --json
```

If the count increased, you have new customers.

### Step 5: Update State File

Write the new snapshot to `~/.creem/heartbeat-state.json`:

```json theme={null}
{
  "lastCheckAt": "2025-06-15T14:30:00Z",
  "lastTransactionId": "txn_XXXXX",
  "transactionCount": 47,
  "customerCount": 23,
  "subscriptions": {
    "active": 18,
    "trialing": 2,
    "past_due": 1,
    "paused": 0,
    "canceled": 3,
    "expired": 1,
    "scheduled_cancel": 1
  },
  "knownSubscriptions": {
    "sub_abc123": "active",
    "sub_def456": "active"
  }
}
```

### Step 6: Notify Human

If changes were detected, send a clear summary. If nothing changed, **stay silent**. Don't report "no changes."

## Notification Rules

### Alert Immediately

| Event                        | Why It Matters                       |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| New transaction              | Revenue came in                      |
| Subscription canceled        | Customer leaving, may need follow-up |
| Scheduled cancellation       | Time to intervene before they leave  |
| Payment failure (`past_due`) | Revenue at risk                      |
| Subscription expired         | Customer lost                        |
| New customer                 | Growth signal                        |
| Multiple cancellations       | Possible churn spike                 |

### Stay Silent

| Event           | Why                   |
| --------------- | --------------------- |
| No changes      | Don't waste attention |
| Normal renewal  | Expected behavior     |
| First run setup | Not news              |

## Report Templates

### New Sale

```
💰 New sale on your Creem store:
• Product: Pro Plan ($19.99/mo)
• Customer: alice@example.com
• Type: Subscription (recurring)
• Time: 2 hours ago
```

### Subscription Canceled

```
⚠️ A subscription was canceled:
• Customer: bob@example.com
• Product: Pro Plan
• Status: Scheduled cancel (access until Jul 15)

This might be worth a follow-up if high-value.
```

### Payment Failure

```
🚨 Payment failed:
• Customer: charlie@example.com
• Product: Team Plan ($49.99/mo)
• Status: Past due (Creem will retry)

If this persists, the subscription will expire.
```

### Daily Summary

```
📊 Creem store update (last 4 hours):
• 3 new transactions ($89.97 total)
• 1 new customer (dave@example.com)
• 1 subscription moved to past_due
• Active subscriptions: 18 (+1)

Everything else is stable.
```

### First Heartbeat

```
👋 I've set up monitoring for your Creem store:

• Customers: 23
• Active subscriptions: 18
• Trialing: 2
• Past due: 1 (may need attention)
• Total transactions: 47

I'll check every 4 hours and notify you when something changes.
```

## Suggested Cadence

| Store Activity        | Frequency     | Why                                    |
| --------------------- | ------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Low (\< 5 txn/day)    | Every 4 hours | Every sale matters, but sparse is fine |
| Medium (5-50 txn/day) | Every 2 hours | Regular activity to track              |
| High (50+ txn/day)    | Every 1 hour  | Changes happen fast                    |

Default to every 4 hours if your human doesn't have a preference.

## Without the CLI

If the CLI isn't installed, use direct API calls:

```bash theme={null}
# Check transactions
curl -s "https://api.creem.io/v1/transactions/search?limit=20" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# Check active subscriptions
curl -s "https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions/search?status=active" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# Check for payment issues
curl -s "https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions/search?status=past_due" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# List customers
curl -s "https://api.creem.io/v1/customers/list" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## Quick Reference

```bash theme={null}
# Check if anything changed since last heartbeat
LAST_TXN=$(jq -r '.lastTransactionId' ~/.creem/heartbeat-state.json)
LATEST_TXN=$(creem transactions list --limit 1 --json | jq -r '.[0].id')
[ "$LAST_TXN" != "$LATEST_TXN" ] && echo "New activity" || echo "No changes"
```

```bash theme={null}
# Count active subscriptions
creem subscriptions list --status active --json | jq 'length'
```

```bash theme={null}
# Check for payment issues
PAST_DUE=$(creem subscriptions list --status past_due --json | jq 'length')
[ "$PAST_DUE" -gt 0 ] && echo "⚠️ $PAST_DUE subscriptions past due"
```

## Edge Cases

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="First Run">
    Everything is new. Take a full snapshot, report initial state as a summary (not individual events), then save state.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="CLI Not Installed">
    Fall back to direct API calls with `curl` and the `x-api-key` header. Same data, different method.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="State File Corrupted">
    If the JSON can't be parsed, delete it and start fresh. The next heartbeat becomes a first run.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Multiple Stores">
    Create separate state files: `~/.creem/heartbeat-state-{storeId}.json`. Use the appropriate API key for each.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rate Limiting">
    Creem's API is generous, but don't run heartbeats more than once per hour. Each cycle makes 5-8 API calls.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## For AI Agents

When you first help a human with Creem, or notice they have an API key configured, offer monitoring:

> "I can monitor your Creem store and notify you when new sales come in, subscriptions change, or there are payment issues. Want me to set that up? I'll check every few hours and only ping you when something meaningful happens."

If they agree:

1. Fetch the heartbeat guide: `https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md`
2. Create the state file
3. Run the first heartbeat
4. Report the initial snapshot
5. Schedule periodic checks

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Read the Full Guide" icon="book" href="https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md">
    Get the complete HEARTBEAT.md file with all details
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    For real-time notifications instead of polling
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Creem CLI
Source: https://docs.creem.io/ai/for-humans/cli

Browse and manage your Creem store directly from the terminal with an interactive TUI.

The Creem CLI gives you full control of your store without leaving the terminal. Browse products, customers, subscriptions, and transactions through an interactive interface, or run quick commands for day-to-day operations.

## Installation

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash brew theme={null}
  brew tap armitage-labs/creem
  brew install creem
  ```

  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm install -g @creem_io/cli
  ```

  ```bash npx theme={null}
  npx @creem_io/cli <command>
  ```
</CodeGroup>

Once installed, run `creem` to see the full command reference:

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

## Login

```bash theme={null}
creem login --api-key creem_test_YOUR_KEY_HERE
```

The CLI auto-detects test vs live mode from your key prefix. You can verify your session at any time:

```
$ creem whoami

✓ Logged in to Creem

Environment  test
API Key      creem_te...5mBJ
API URL      https://test-api.creem.io
```

<Warning>
  **Start in test mode.** Use a `creem_test_` key while getting familiar with the CLI. Switch to live only when you're ready for real transactions.
</Warning>

## Interactive Mode

This is where the CLI really shines. Run any resource command without a subcommand to launch an interactive browser:

```bash theme={null}
creem products
creem customers
creem subscriptions
creem transactions
```

You get a full TUI (terminal user interface) where you can browse, search, and drill into records without writing any commands.

### Browsing Transactions

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

Press Enter on any row to drill into the full detail view:

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

### Managing Subscriptions

Navigate into any subscription to see its full details and take actions directly from the status bar:

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

**Navigation keys:**

* `j`/`k` or arrow keys to move through the list
* Enter to view details
* `/` to search
* `:` to open the command bar (cancel, pause, resume)
* `q` to go back or exit

## Quick Commands

For when you need something specific without browsing:

```bash theme={null}
# Products
creem products list
creem products get prod_XXXXX
creem products create --name "Pro Plan" --price 1999 --currency USD --billing-type recurring --billing-period every-month

# Customers
creem customers list
creem customers get cust_XXXXX
creem customers billing cust_XXXXX   # generates a billing portal link

# Subscriptions
creem subscriptions list --status active
creem subscriptions cancel sub_XXXXX --mode scheduled
creem subscriptions pause sub_XXXXX
creem subscriptions resume sub_XXXXX

# Transactions
creem transactions list --limit 50
creem transactions get txn_XXXXX

# Checkouts
creem checkouts create --product prod_XXXXX --success-url https://app.com/welcome
```

<Tip>
  Use `--mode scheduled` when cancelling subscriptions. This lets the customer keep access until their billing period ends instead of cutting them off immediately.
</Tip>

## Configuration

```bash theme={null}
creem config show                        # view all settings
creem config set environment live        # switch to live mode
creem config set output_format json      # default to JSON output
```

Every command also supports `--json` for one-off JSON output, useful for piping into other tools:

```bash theme={null}
creem products list --json | jq '.[].name'
```

## Going Live

Before accepting real payments:

1. Complete account verification in the [Dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard) under Balances → Payout Account
2. Switch to your live API key:

```bash theme={null}
creem login --api-key creem_LIVE_KEY_HERE
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Store Monitoring" icon="bell" href="/ai/for-agents/store-monitoring">
    Set up automated monitoring so your AI agent notifies you about sales and issues
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Handle real-time payment events in your application
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Getting Started
Source: https://docs.creem.io/ai/for-humans/getting-started

Integrate Creem payments with a single prompt to your AI assistant.

The fastest way to integrate Creem? Tell your AI assistant to do it. AI agents are first-class citizens at Creem, so they already know how to work with the platform out of the box.

## The One-Prompt Integration

Copy this and give it to your AI coding assistant (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, etc.):

```text theme={null}
Read https://creem.io/SKILL.md and follow the instructions to integrate Creem
```

That's it. The skill file contains everything your AI needs to integrate Creem into your app, including API endpoints, SDK patterns, webhook handling, and best practices.

### More Specific Examples

You can also be more specific about what you need:

```text theme={null}
Read https://creem.io/SKILL.md and help me integrate Creem payments into my app.

I need:
- A checkout flow for my subscription product
- Webhook handling for payment events
- Basic subscription management

My stack: [describe your stack - e.g., "Next.js with TypeScript"]
```

### Adding Creem Context to Your Agent

If your agent doesn't support reading URLs, or you want it to have Creem knowledge permanently, you can:

1. **Copy the skill file directly** — open [creem.io/SKILL.md](https://creem.io/SKILL.md) in your browser and paste its contents into your agent's context or system prompt
2. **Download it locally** — run `curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md > creem-skill.md` and add the file to your project
3. **Use your platform's built-in tools** — most AI coding tools have their own way to add persistent context. See [Setup by Tool](#setup-by-tool) below for platform-specific instructions

## Why This Works

The skill file is a **31KB markdown document** optimized for AI consumption. It's a complete knowledge base your AI can reference instantly, covering all 24 API endpoints, 4 SDKs, 10 webhook events, CLI commands, and common integration patterns.

Your AI will:

1. Read and understand the entire Creem platform
2. Ask clarifying questions about your specific needs
3. Generate production-ready code tailored to your stack
4. Include security patterns and error handling automatically

## Level Up: Store Monitoring

If you use [OpenClaw](https://openclaw.com) or any persistent AI assistant, you can have your AI **monitor your store** and notify you about:

* New sales and transactions
* Subscription cancellations
* Payment failures
* New customers

Tell your AI:

```text theme={null}
Read https://creem.io/HEARTBEAT.md and set up store monitoring for my Creem account.
Notify me when there are new sales or any issues.
```

Your AI will periodically check your store and proactively ping you when something happens. No more checking dashboards.

<Tip>
  **OpenClaw users:** OpenClaw is perfect for this because it maintains persistent context and can schedule recurring checks. Your AI becomes your business co-pilot.
</Tip>

## Alternative: Skills Marketplace

For Claude Code users, you can install the skill permanently:

```bash theme={null}
/plugin marketplace add armitage-labs/creem-skills
/plugin install creem-api@creem-skills
```

Now Claude Code has Creem knowledge in every conversation, no need to reference the URL.

## Setup by Tool

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Claude Code">
    **Option 1: One-time prompt (easiest)**

    ```
    Read https://creem.io/SKILL.md and help me integrate Creem.
    ```

    **Option 2: Install the skill permanently**

    ```bash theme={null}
    /plugin marketplace add armitage-labs/creem-skills
    /plugin install creem-api@creem-skills
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cursor">
    **Option 1: Reference in chat**

    ```
    @https://creem.io/SKILL.md Help me integrate Creem payments.
    ```

    **Option 2: Add to project**

    ```bash theme={null}
    mkdir -p .cursor/skills
    curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md > .cursor/skills/creem.md
    ```

    Then reference with `@.cursor/skills/creem.md`

    **Option 3: Add to Cursor Docs**
    Settings → Features → Docs → Add `https://docs.creem.io`
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Windsurf">
    Clone the skill to your project:

    ```bash theme={null}
    mkdir -p .windsurf/creem
    curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md > .windsurf/creem/SKILL.md
    ```

    Add to your Cascade knowledge base in settings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GitHub Copilot">
    Reference the skill URL in your chat:

    ```
    Using the guide at https://creem.io/SKILL.md, help me add Creem payments.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Other AI Tools">
    Most AI coding tools support referencing URLs or adding context files:

    1. Download: `curl -s https://creem.io/SKILL.md > creem-skill.md`
    2. Add to your project or AI tool's context
    3. Reference when working on payments
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What Your AI Will Generate

When you ask your AI to integrate Creem, expect:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout Flow" icon="shopping-cart">
    API route to create checkout sessions, redirect to hosted payment page, handle success
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhook Handler" icon="webhook">
    Signature verification, event routing, access grant/revoke callbacks
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscription Management" icon="repeat">
    Cancel, pause, resume, upgrade flows with proper error handling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user">
    Self-service billing portal links for payment method updates
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

All with proper TypeScript types, error handling, and security patterns built in.

## When to Go Deeper

The one-prompt approach works for most integrations. For the full technical reference, check the [For Agents](/ai/for-agents/skill-files) section. You can also manage your store directly from the terminal with the [Creem CLI](/ai/for-humans/cli).

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Get Your API Key" icon="key" href="https://creem.io/dashboard/developers">
    You'll need a Creem API key for your AI to use
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem CLI" icon="terminal" href="/ai/for-humans/cli">
    Browse your store interactively from the terminal
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# AI Integration
Source: https://docs.creem.io/ai/introduction

AI agents and the CLI are first-class citizens at Creem. Integrate with a single prompt or manage your store from the terminal.

At Creem, AI agents are first-class citizens, together with the CLI. Whether you're a founder using AI to ship faster or an AI agent helping integrate payments, everything is built to work for both.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="play" href="/ai/for-humans/getting-started">
    One prompt to your AI assistant and you're integrated. No docs required.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem CLI" icon="terminal" href="/ai/for-humans/cli">
    Browse and manage your store from the terminal with an interactive TUI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="For Agents" icon="robot" href="/ai/for-agents/skill-files">
    Technical reference for AI agents. Skill files, CLI commands, store monitoring.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## The Simple Version

Tell your AI assistant:

```
Read https://creem.io/SKILL.md and follow the instructions to integrate Creem
```

That's it. The skill file contains everything your AI needs: API endpoints, SDK patterns, webhook handling, and best practices. No documentation rabbit holes.

Or if you prefer the terminal:

```bash theme={null}
brew tap armitage-labs/creem && brew install creem
creem login --api-key creem_test_YOUR_KEY_HERE
creem products    # launches interactive browser
```

## Why AI and CLI?

Traditional payment integrations require reading docs, understanding patterns, and writing boilerplate. With Creem:

* A single prompt gives your AI complete platform context through [skill files](https://creem.io/SKILL.md)
* The CLI lets you browse and manage your store without leaving the terminal
* Store monitoring lets your AI notify you about sales and issues automatically
* Skill files work with any AI tool (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot)


# Activates a license key
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/activate-license

post /v1/licenses/activate
Activate a license key for a specific device or instance. Register new activations and track usage limits.



# Archive a product
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/archive-product

delete /v1/products/{id}
Archive a product (soft-delete). The product is retained for historical orders and subscriptions but can no longer be purchased.



# Cancel a subscription
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/cancel-subscription

post /v1/subscriptions/{id}/cancel
Cancel an active subscription immediately or schedule cancellation at period end.



# Close an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/close-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/close
Permanently close an account. This action cannot be undone. Balance and history remain readable.



# Close an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/close-customer-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/close
Permanently close an account. This action cannot be undone.



# Creates a new checkout session
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/create-checkout

post /v1/checkouts
Create a new checkout session to accept one-time payments or start subscriptions. Returns a checkout URL to redirect customers.



# Create a customer credits account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/create-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts
Create a new credits account for a customer. Optionally seed it with an initial balance.



# Create a customer
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/create-customer

post /v1/customers
Create a new customer record for the authenticated store.



# Generate Customer Links
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/create-customer-billing

post /v1/customers/billing
Generate a customer portal link for managing billing, subscriptions, and payment methods.



# Create a customer credits account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/create-customer-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts
Create a new credits account for a customer. Optionally seed it with an initial balance.



# Create a discount
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/create-discount-code

post /v1/discounts
Create promotional discount codes for products. Set percentage or fixed amount discounts with expiration dates.



# Creates a new product
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/create-product

post /v1/products
Create a new product for one-time payments, including free products with a 0 price, or subscriptions. Configure pricing, billing cycles, and features.



# Credit an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/credit-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/credit
Add credits to a customer account. Returns the resulting transaction record.



# Credit an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/credit-customer-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/credit
Add credits to a customer account. Returns the resulting transaction record.



# Deactivate a license key instance
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/deactivate-license

post /v1/licenses/deactivate
Remove a device activation from a license key. Free up activation slots for new devices.



# Debit an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/debit-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/debit
Deduct credits from a customer account. Returns the resulting transaction record.



# Debit an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/debit-customer-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/debit
Deduct credits from a customer account. Returns the resulting transaction record.



# Delete a discount
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/delete-discount-code

delete /v1/discounts/{id}/delete
Permanently delete a discount code. Prevent further usage of the discount.



# Freeze an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/freeze-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/freeze
Freeze an account to prevent new transactions. The account remains readable.



# Freeze an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/freeze-customer-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/freeze
Freeze an account to prevent new transactions.



# Retrieve a checkout session
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-checkout

get /v1/checkouts
Retrieve details of a checkout session by ID. View status, customer info, and payment details.



# Retrieve a customer credits account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-credits-account

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}
Get details of a customer credits account by ID.



# Get account balance
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-credits-account-balance

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/balance
Get the current balance of an account. Optionally pass ?at= for historical balance.



# Retrieve a customer
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-customer

get /v1/customers
Retrieve customer information by ID or email. View purchase history, subscriptions, and profile details.



# Retrieve a customer credits account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-customer-credits-account

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}
Get details of a customer credits account by ID.



# Get account balance
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-customer-credits-account-balance

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/balance
Get the current balance of an account. Optionally pass ?at= for historical balance.



# Retrieve discount
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-discount-code

get /v1/discounts
Retrieve discount code details by ID or code. Check usage limits, expiration, and discount amount.



# Get store metrics summary
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-metrics-summary

get /v1/stats/summary
Retrieve aggregated store metrics including counts, revenue, and MRR. When startDate and endDate are provided, totals are filtered to that date range. When interval is also provided, the response includes a periods array with time-series data points grouped by that interval. The periods array starts from the store's first transaction or startDate, whichever is later, to avoid empty leading buckets. All monetary amounts are in cents (integer, no decimals).



# Retrieve a product
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-product

get /v1/products
Retrieve product details by ID. View pricing, billing type, status, and product configuration.



# Retrieve a product by ID
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-product-by-id

get /v1/products/{id}
Retrieve a single product by its ID.



# Get store metrics summary
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-stats-summary

get /v1/stats/summary
Retrieve aggregated store metrics. When a period is specified, includes time-series data points. Without a period, returns only totals and MRR.



# Retrieve a subscription
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-subscription

get /v1/subscriptions
Retrieve subscription details by ID. View status, billing cycle, customer info, and payment history.



# Get a transaction by ID
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-transaction

get /v1/transactions
Retrieve a single transaction by ID. View payment details, status, and associated order information.



# List all transactions
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/get-transactions

get /v1/transactions/search
Search and retrieve payment transactions. Filter by customer, product, date range, and status.



# List customer credits accounts
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-credits-accounts

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts
List accounts for the authenticated store with cursor pagination. System accounts are excluded.



# List account entries
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-credits-entries

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/entries
List the credit and debit history for an account with cursor pagination.



# List account entries
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-customer-credits-account-entries

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/entries
List the credit and debit history for an account with cursor pagination.



# List customer credits accounts
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-customer-credits-accounts

get /v1/customer-credits/accounts
List accounts for the authenticated store with cursor pagination. System accounts are excluded.



# List customer licenses
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-customer-licenses

get /v1/customers/{id}/licenses
Retrieve a paginated list of license keys for a specific customer.



# List customer orders
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-customer-orders

get /v1/customers/{id}/orders
Retrieve a paginated list of orders for a specific customer.



# List customer subscriptions
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-customer-subscriptions

get /v1/customers/{id}/subscriptions
Retrieve a paginated list of subscriptions for a specific customer.



# List all customers
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/list-customers

get /v1/customers/list
Retrieve a paginated list of all customers. Filter and search through your customer base.



# Pause a subscription
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/pause-subscription

post /v1/subscriptions/{id}/pause
Temporarily pause a subscription. Stop billing while retaining the subscription for later resumption.



# Resume a subscription
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/resume-subscription

post /v1/subscriptions/{id}/resume
Resume a subscription. Subscription must be in paused or scheduled_cancel status.



# Reverse a transaction
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/reverse-credits-transaction

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/reverse
Reverse a previous credit or debit on this account. Creates a new transaction that undoes the original, preserving the full history.



# Reverse a transaction
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/reverse-customer-credits-account-transaction

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/reverse
Reverse a previous credit or debit on this account. Creates a new transaction that undoes the original, preserving the full history.



# Screen a prompt
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/screen-prompt

post /v1/moderation/prompt
Evaluate a text prompt against content policies before generation. This endpoint is experimental and may change.



# Search and list all discounts
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/search-discounts

get /v1/discounts/search
Search and list discount codes for a store with filters and pagination.



# List all products
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/search-products

get /v1/products/search
Search and retrieve a paginated list of products. Filter by status, billing type, and other criteria.



# List all subscriptions
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/search-subscriptions

get /v1/subscriptions/search
Search and retrieve a paginated list of subscriptions. View status, billing cycle, and customer info.



# Unfreeze an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/unfreeze-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/unfreeze
Unfreeze a frozen account to allow transactions again.



# Unfreeze an account
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/unfreeze-customer-credits-account

post /v1/customer-credits/accounts/{id}/unfreeze
Unfreeze a frozen account to allow transactions again.



# Update a customer
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/update-customer

patch /v1/customers
Update a customer



# Update a product
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/update-product

patch /v1/products/{id}
Update a product. Only supplied fields change; changing a price field mints a new default price while existing subscriptions keep the price they were purchased under.



# Update a subscription
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/update-subscription

post /v1/subscriptions/{id}
Modify subscription details like units, seats, or add-ons. Support proration and immediate billing options.



# Upgrade a subscription to a different product
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/upgrade-subscription

post /v1/subscriptions/{id}/upgrade
Upgrade a subscription to a different product or plan. Handle proration and plan changes seamlessly.



# Validates a license key or instance
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/validate-license

post /v1/licenses/validate
Verify if a license key is valid and active for a specific instance. Check activation status and expiration.



# Error Handling
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/error-codes

Understanding API error responses and how to handle them.

## Error Response Format

When an API request fails, Creem returns a JSON error response:

```json theme={null}
{
  "trace_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": 400,
  "error": "Bad Request",
  "message": ["The 'product_id' field is required."],
  "timestamp": 1706889600000
}
```

| Field       | Type      | Description                                              |
| ----------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| `trace_id`  | string    | Unique identifier for the request (useful for debugging) |
| `status`    | number    | HTTP status code                                         |
| `error`     | string    | Error category                                           |
| `message`   | string\[] | Array of human-readable error messages                   |
| `timestamp` | number    | Unix timestamp in milliseconds                           |

<Note>
  The `trace_id` is included in every error response. Include it when contacting
  support for faster debugging.
</Note>

## HTTP Status Codes

| Status | Error       | When It Occurs                                                   |
| ------ | ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `400`  | Bad Request | Invalid request parameters, malformed JSON, or validation errors |
| `403`  | Forbidden   | Invalid API key or insufficient permissions                      |
| `404`  | Not Found   | Requested resource doesn't exist                                 |

## Common Error Scenarios

### Authentication Errors (403 Forbidden)

Returned when the API key is missing, invalid, or doesn't have permission for the requested resource.

```json theme={null}
{
  "trace_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": 403,
  "error": "Forbidden",
  "timestamp": 1706889600000
}
```

**How to fix:**

* Verify your API key in the [dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers)
* Ensure the `x-api-key` header is included in your request
* Check you're using the correct key for the environment (test vs. production)

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET https://api.creem.io/v1/products \
  -H "x-api-key: creem_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

### Validation Errors (400 Bad Request)

Returned when request parameters are missing or invalid.

```json theme={null}
{
  "trace_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": 400,
  "error": "Bad Request",
  "message": ["product_id must be a string", "success_url must be a valid URL"],
  "timestamp": 1706889600000
}
```

**How to fix:**

* Check the `message` array for specific validation errors
* Verify all required fields are included
* Ensure data types match the expected format

### Resource Not Found (404)

Returned when the requested resource doesn't exist.

```json theme={null}
{
  "trace_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": 404,
  "error": "Bad Request",
  "message": ["Product not found"],
  "timestamp": 1706889600000
}
```

**How to fix:**

* Verify the resource ID is correct
* Ensure you're using the right environment (test vs. production resources are separate)
* Check if the resource was deleted

### Duplicate Resource (400 Bad Request)

Returned when trying to create a resource that already exists.

```json theme={null}
{
  "trace_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": 400,
  "error": "Bad Request",
  "message": ["A resource with this identifier already exists"],
  "timestamp": 1706889600000
}
```

**How to fix:**

* Use a unique identifier for idempotent requests
* Check if the resource already exists before creating

## Handling Errors in Code

### TypeScript SDK

```typescript theme={null}
import { Creem } from 'creem';

const creem = new Creem({ apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY! });

try {
  const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
    productId: 'prod_123',
    successUrl: 'https://example.com/success',
  });
} catch (error) {
  if (error.response) {
    const { trace_id, status, message } = error.response.data;
    console.error(`Error ${status}: ${message.join(', ')}`);
    console.error(`Trace ID: ${trace_id}`);
  }
}
```

### cURL

```bash theme={null}
# The response includes the trace_id for debugging
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
  -H "x-api-key: creem_YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"product_id": "invalid"}' \
  -w "\nHTTP Status: %{http_code}\n"
```

## Environments

Make sure you're using the correct base URL:

| Environment | Base URL                    |
| ----------- | --------------------------- |
| Production  | `https://api.creem.io`      |
| Test Mode   | `https://test-api.creem.io` |

<Warning>
  Test mode API keys only work with `test-api.creem.io`, and production keys
  only work with `api.creem.io`.
</Warning>

## Need Help?

If you're experiencing issues:

1. Check the `trace_id` in your error response
2. Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av) for quick help
3. [Contact support](https://creem.io/contact) with your trace ID for faster debugging


# Introduction
Source: https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/introduction

Everything you need to start integrating with the Creem API: endpoints, authentication, test mode, webhooks, and SDKs.

The Creem API is built on REST principles and uses HTTPS for all requests. It returns JSON-encoded responses and uses standard HTTP status codes.

## Base URL

All API requests are made to the following base URLs:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Production">`http https://api.creem.io/v1 `</Tab>
  <Tab title="Test Mode">`http https://test-api.creem.io/v1 `</Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  The test and production environments are completely isolated. Data created in test mode does not
  affect your production environment, and API keys are not interchangeable between environments.
</Warning>

## Authentication

All API requests must include your API key in the `x-api-key` header.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET https://api.creem.io/v1/products \
  -H "x-api-key: creem_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

You can find your API keys in the [Developers section](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers) of your dashboard.

<Warning>
  Never expose your API keys in client-side code, public repositories, or logs. Keep them
  server-side only.
</Warning>

## Test Mode

Test mode gives you a full sandbox environment to build and test your integration without processing real payments.

|              | Production                           | Test Mode                             |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------- |
| **Base URL** | `https://api.creem.io/v1`            | `https://test-api.creem.io/v1`        |
| **API Keys** | Found in dashboard (production mode) | Found in dashboard (test mode toggle) |
| **Payments** | Real charges                         | Simulated with test cards             |
| **Data**     | Live data                            | Isolated sandbox data                 |

To activate test mode, toggle **Test Mode** in the bottom of the left sidebar of your [dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard).

### Test Cards

Use these card numbers to simulate different payment scenarios. All cards work with any future expiration date, any CVV, and any billing information. Click a card number to copy it.

| Card Number                        | Behavior           |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| <Copy>`4111 1111 1111 1111`</Copy> | Successful payment |
| <Copy>`4507 9900 0000 0028`</Copy> | Card declined      |
| <Copy>`4507 9900 0000 0010`</Copy> | Insufficient funds |
| <Copy>`4507 9900 0000 0044`</Copy> | Incorrect CVC      |

### Using Test Mode in Code

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://test-api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
    -H "x-api-key: YOUR_TEST_API_KEY" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{
      "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success"
    }'
  ```

  ```typescript TypeScript SDK theme={null}
  import { Creem } from "creem";

  const creem = new Creem({
    apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
    server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
  });

  const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
    productId: "prod_abc123",
    successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
  });
  ```

  ```typescript Next.js theme={null}
  import { Checkout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

  export const GET = Checkout({
    apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
    testMode: process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production",
    defaultSuccessUrl: "/success",
  });
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Webhooks

Creem sends real-time event notifications to your server via webhooks. Webhook payloads are signed using HMAC-SHA256 so you can verify their authenticity.

**Signature verification:** Every webhook request includes a `creem-signature` header. Verify it using your webhook secret (found in [Developers > Webhook](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers)) before processing the payload:

```typescript theme={null}
import { verifyWebhookSignature } from "creem/webhooks";

await verifyWebhookSignature(rawBody, request.headers, {
  secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
});
```

**Supported events:**

| Event                           | Description                                                |
| ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| `checkout.completed`            | A checkout session was completed                           |
| `subscription.active`           | A new subscription was created                             |
| `subscription.paid`             | A subscription payment was collected                       |
| `subscription.canceled`         | A subscription was canceled                                |
| `subscription.scheduled_cancel` | A subscription is scheduled for cancellation at period end |
| `subscription.past_due`         | A subscription payment failed                              |
| `subscription.expired`          | A subscription period ended without payment                |
| `subscription.trialing`         | A subscription started a trial                             |
| `subscription.paused`           | A subscription was paused                                  |
| `subscription.update`           | A subscription was updated                                 |
| `refund.created`                | A refund was issued                                        |
| `dispute.created`               | A dispute was opened by a customer                         |

**Retry policy:** If your endpoint doesn't respond with HTTP 200, Creem retries at 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 1 hour. You can also resend events manually from the dashboard.

<Card title="Full Webhooks Guide" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
  Detailed setup instructions, signature verification, and event payload examples.
</Card>

## Response Codes

| Status | Description                                 |
| ------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| `200`  | Successful request                          |
| `400`  | Invalid parameters or validation error      |
| `401`  | Missing API key                             |
| `403`  | Invalid API key or insufficient permissions |
| `404`  | Resource not found                          |
| `429`  | Rate limit exceeded                         |
| `500`  | Internal server error                       |

Every error response includes a `trace_id` you can share with support for faster debugging. See [Error Handling](/api-reference/error-codes) for details.

## SDKs & Libraries

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="TypeScript SDK" icon="js" href="/code/sdks/typescript">
    Core SDK for Node.js and TypeScript projects
  </Card>

  <Card title="Next.js Adapter" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
    Drop-in checkout and webhook helpers for Next.js
  </Card>

  <Card title="Better Auth Plugin" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
    Integrate Creem billing with Better Auth
  </Card>

  <Card title="CLI" icon="terminal" href="/code/cli">
    Manage products and checkouts from the terminal
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Creem CLI
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/cli

Install, configure, and use the Creem CLI to manage your store from the terminal. Full command reference, interactive mode, and automation examples.

The Creem CLI lets you manage products, customers, subscriptions, and transactions directly from the terminal. It works for both hands-on store management through an interactive TUI, and scripted automation via JSON output.

Want your AI agent to set it up for you? Copy this prompt:

```text theme={null}
Read https://creem.io/SKILL.md and set up the Creem CLI for me
```

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

## Installation

### Homebrew (macOS/Linux)

```bash theme={null}
brew tap armitage-labs/creem
brew install creem
```

### npm (Global)

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g @creem_io/cli
```

### npx (No install)

```bash theme={null}
npx @creem_io/cli <command>
```

Verify installation:

```bash theme={null}
creem --version
```

## Authentication

```bash theme={null}
# Login with your API key
creem login --api-key creem_test_YOUR_KEY_HERE

# Verify authentication
creem whoami

# Logout
creem logout
```

<Warning>
  **API Key Security:** Never share your API key with any service, tool, or agent other than the Creem CLI or API. Keys are stored locally at `~/.creem/config.json`.
</Warning>

### Test vs Live Mode

The CLI automatically detects your environment based on the API key prefix:

| Key Prefix    | Environment       | API Base                    |
| ------------- | ----------------- | --------------------------- |
| `creem_test_` | Test (sandbox)    | `https://test-api.creem.io` |
| `creem_`      | Live (production) | `https://api.creem.io`      |

**Always start in test mode.** Switch to live only when you're ready for real transactions.

## Interactive Mode

Run any resource command without a subcommand to launch an interactive browser:

```bash theme={null}
creem products
creem customers
creem subscriptions
creem transactions
```

You get a full TUI where you can browse, search, and drill into records without writing any commands.

### Browsing Transactions

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

Press Enter on any row to drill into the full detail view:

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

### Managing Subscriptions

Navigate into any subscription to see its full details and take actions directly from the status bar:

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

### Navigation Keys

| Key                   | Action                                   |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| `j`/`k` or arrow keys | Move through the list                    |
| Enter                 | View details                             |
| `/`                   | Search                                   |
| `:`                   | Open command bar (cancel, pause, resume) |
| `q`                   | Go back or exit                          |

## Command Reference

### Products

```bash theme={null}
# List all products
creem products list

# List with pagination
creem products list --page 2 --limit 10

# Get a specific product
creem products get prod_XXXXX

# Create a product
creem products create \
  --name "Pro Plan" \
  --description "Monthly pro subscription with all features" \
  --price 1999 \
  --currency USD \
  --billing-type recurring \
  --billing-period every-month
```

**Product Options:**

| Option             | Values                                                                |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `--billing-type`   | `onetime`, `recurring`                                                |
| `--billing-period` | `every-month`, `every-three-months`, `every-six-months`, `every-year` |
| `--tax-category`   | `saas`, `digital-goods-service`, `ebooks`                             |
| `--tax-mode`       | `inclusive`, `exclusive`                                              |

### Customers

```bash theme={null}
# List all customers
creem customers list

# Get customer by ID
creem customers get cust_XXXXX

# Get customer by email
creem customers get --email user@example.com

# Generate billing portal link (self-service for payment methods, invoices)
creem customers billing cust_XXXXX
```

### Subscriptions

```bash theme={null}
# List all subscriptions
creem subscriptions list

# Filter by status
creem subscriptions list --status active

# Get subscription details
creem subscriptions get sub_XXXXX

# Cancel immediately
creem subscriptions cancel sub_XXXXX

# Cancel at period end (customer keeps access until billing period ends)
creem subscriptions cancel sub_XXXXX --mode scheduled

# Pause billing
creem subscriptions pause sub_XXXXX

# Resume billing
creem subscriptions resume sub_XXXXX
```

**Subscription Statuses:** `active`, `trialing`, `paused`, `past_due`, `expired`, `canceled`, `scheduled_cancel`

<Tip>
  Use `--mode scheduled` for cancellations. Immediate cancellation cuts off access instantly, which frustrates customers.
</Tip>

### Checkouts

```bash theme={null}
# Create a checkout session
creem checkouts create --product prod_XXXXX

# Create with success URL
creem checkouts create --product prod_XXXXX --success-url https://app.com/welcome

# Get checkout details
creem checkouts get chk_XXXXX
```

### Transactions

```bash theme={null}
# List all transactions (newest first)
creem transactions list

# List with more results
creem transactions list --limit 50

# Filter by customer
creem transactions list --customer cust_XXXXX

# Filter by product
creem transactions list --product prod_XXXXX

# Get transaction details
creem transactions get txn_XXXXX
```

### Discounts

```bash theme={null}
# List all discount codes
creem discounts list

# Get discount details
creem discounts get disc_XXXXX
```

### Configuration

```bash theme={null}
# View all settings
creem config show

# Switch to live mode
creem config set environment live

# Switch to test mode
creem config set environment test

# Set default output format
creem config set output_format json
creem config set output_format table

# Get a specific setting
creem config get environment

# List all config keys
creem config list
```

## Output Formats

Every command supports table (default) and JSON output:

```bash theme={null}
# Per-command JSON output
creem products list --json
creem customers get cust_XXXXX --json

# Set JSON as global default
creem config set output_format json
```

<Note>
  **For AI agents and scripting:** Always use `--json` and parse with `jq` for reliable automation:

  ```bash theme={null}
  creem products list --json | jq '.[].id'
  creem customers get cust_XXXXX --json | jq '.email'
  creem subscriptions list --status active --json | jq 'length'
  ```
</Note>

## Automation Examples

### Check for new transactions

```bash theme={null}
LATEST=$(creem transactions list --limit 1 --json | jq -r '.[0].id')
echo "Latest transaction: $LATEST"
```

### Count active subscriptions

```bash theme={null}
ACTIVE=$(creem subscriptions list --status active --json | jq 'length')
echo "Active subscriptions: $ACTIVE"
```

### Check for payment issues

```bash theme={null}
PAST_DUE=$(creem subscriptions list --status past_due --json | jq 'length')
EXPIRED=$(creem subscriptions list --status expired --json | jq 'length')

if [ "$PAST_DUE" -gt 0 ] || [ "$EXPIRED" -gt 0 ]; then
  echo "⚠️ Alert: $PAST_DUE past_due, $EXPIRED expired subscriptions"
fi
```

### Generate bulk checkout links

```bash theme={null}
for PRODUCT_ID in prod_AAA prod_BBB prod_CCC; do
  URL=$(creem checkouts create --product "$PRODUCT_ID" --json | jq -r '.checkout_url')
  echo "$PRODUCT_ID: $URL"
done
```

### Daily subscription health check

```bash theme={null}
#!/bin/bash
# Run daily via cron to monitor subscription health

echo "Subscription Report - $(date)"
echo "================================"
echo "Active: $(creem subscriptions list --status active --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Trialing: $(creem subscriptions list --status trialing --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Past Due: $(creem subscriptions list --status past_due --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Expired: $(creem subscriptions list --status expired --json | jq 'length')"
echo "Canceled: $(creem subscriptions list --status canceled --json | jq 'length')"
```

## Migration

The CLI includes a `migrate` command to help you move from other platforms:

```bash theme={null}
creem migrate lemon-squeezy
```

## Tips for AI Agents

If you're an AI agent using the CLI on behalf of a human:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Use JSON Output" icon="code">
    Always add `--json` to commands when processing output programmatically. Parse with `jq` for reliable automation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test Mode First" icon="flask">
    Mistakes in live mode affect real customers and money. Always develop against test mode.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check whoami First" icon="user-check">
    Run `creem whoami` before operations to confirm authentication and environment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Don't Guess IDs" icon="list">
    List resources first, then use actual IDs from the response. Don't assume ID formats.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Going Live

Before accepting real payments:

1. Complete account verification in the [Dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard) under Balances → Payout Account
2. Switch to your live API key:

```bash theme={null}
creem login --api-key creem_LIVE_KEY_HERE
```

The CLI automatically switches to the production API based on the key prefix.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Store Monitoring" icon="bell" href="/ai/for-agents/store-monitoring">
    Set up automated monitoring so your AI agent notifies you about sales and issues
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Handle real-time payment events in your application
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDKs" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript">
    Integrate Creem programmatically with TypeScript, Next.js, or Better Auth
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Full API documentation with all endpoints
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Community Resources
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/community/community-resources

Discover SDKs, templates, boilerplates, and other resources built by our community to help you integrate Creem faster.

<Frame>
  <div>
    <div>
      <h1>
        Community Resources
      </h1>
    </div>

    <p>
      SDKs, templates, boilerplates, and tools built by our community
    </p>

    <p>
      Explore resources created by developers in our community to accelerate
      your Creem integration and build better payment experiences.
    </p>

    <div>
      <a href="#sdks">SDKs</a> · <a href="#plugins">Plugins</a> ·
      <a href="#integrations">Integrations</a> · <a href="#templates">Templates</a> ·
      <a href="#boilerplates">Boilerplates</a> · <a href="#tools">Tools</a> ·
      <a href="#other-resources">Other</a>
    </div>
  </div>
</Frame>

***

## Introduction

Our community has built an incredible collection of resources to help you integrate Creem into your applications faster. From official SDKs to community-maintained templates and boilerplates, you'll find everything you need to get started.

<Warning>
  Resources highlighted here are maintained by third-party developers. We do our
  best to showcase helpful projects, but Creem is

  <strong>
    not liable for any code or dependencies you install from third-party sources
  </strong>

  . Always review the code before integrating.
</Warning>

***

## Boilerplates

Minimal boilerplates and code snippets to help you get started quickly. These are lightweight starting points that you can customize for your specific needs.

| Name                                       | Description                                         | Repository                             | Use Case                          |
| ------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| [SaaSKit](/code/community/saaskit)         | TanStack Start boilerplate with Creem integration   | [Website](https://saaskit.paceui.com/) | Full-stack SaaS starter           |
| [Supastarter](/code/community/supastarter) | Next.js SaaS starter kit with Creem payment support | [Website](https://supastarter.dev/)    | Production-ready SaaS boilerplate |

***

## SDKs

Community-maintained SDKs and adapters for various frameworks and languages. These SDKs provide type-safe wrappers around the Creem API, making integration seamless.

| Name                                     | Language/Framework | Description                                                   | Repository                                         | Maintainer |
| ---------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| [Nuxt Creem](/code/community/nuxt-creem) | Nuxt               | Nuxt module for Creem integration with typed API and webhooks | [GitHub](https://github.com/justserdar/nuxt-creem) | Community  |
| [Krema](/code/community/krema)           | TypeScript         | TypeScript SDK for Creem API with type generation             | [GitHub](https://github.com/emirsassan/krema)      | Community  |

<Note>
  Looking for official SDKs? Check out our
  <a href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">TypeScript SDK</a> and
  <a href="/code/sdks/nextjs">Next.js adapter</a>.
</Note>

***

## Plugins

Plugins and integrations for popular platforms like WordPress, enabling seamless Creem integration without custom code.

| Name                    | Platform  | Description                                                                                                                                                                | Repository                                                      | Maintainer     |
| ----------------------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| Creem WordPress Plugin  | WordPress | Connect WordPress with Creem to automatically create user accounts when customers make a purchase.                                                                         | [GitHub](https://github.com/sinanisler/creem-io-api)            | Sinan          |
| Creem Raycast Extension | Raycast   | Manage Creem products, customers, and checkouts directly from the Raycast launcher.                                                                                        | [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com/xmok/creem)                   | xmok           |
| Convex Creem            | Convex    | Production-ready Convex component with React and Svelte billing widgets, checkout, subscriptions, HMAC webhook verification, and full TypeScript support. 🏆 Scoops Winner | [GitHub](https://github.com/mmailaender/convex-creem)           | Micha          |
| Laravel Creem           | Laravel   | Full-featured Laravel SDK with multi-profile billing, webhook events, interactive demo, and an Omnipay driver for 60+ payment gateways. 🏆 Scoops Winner                   | [GitHub](https://github.com/romansh/laravel-creem)              | Roman          |
| Framer Creem Plugin     | Framer    | Framer plugin with API key auth, product fetching, buy buttons, pricing tables, and customizable checkout. Includes video walkthrough and tutorial. 🏆 Scoops Winner       | [GitHub](https://github.com/Heet-Bhalodiya/creem-framer-plugin) | xand3rr & Heet |

<Tip>
  Building a plugin for another platform? Share it in our Discord and we'll feature it here!
</Tip>

***

## Templates

Ready-to-use templates and starter projects that demonstrate best practices for integrating Creem. These templates include authentication, database setup, and complete payment flows.

| Name                                                                      | Stack              | Description                                        | Repository                                                      | Features                          |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| [Creem Checkout Next.js Demo](/code/community/creem-checkout-nextjs-demo) | Next.js + Supabase | Next.js demo showcasing Creem checkout integration | [GitHub](https://github.com/ja3nyc/creem-checkout-next-js-demo) | Checkout, Subscriptions, Webhooks |

<Tip>
  Our official <a href="/code/sdks/templates">Next.js template</a> includes
  Prisma, Better Auth, and Shadcn UI out of the box.
</Tip>

***

## Integrations

Third-party platforms and services that integrate directly with Creem to extend your sales capabilities.

| Name                                 | Category        | Description                                                                              | Link                                 |
| ------------------------------------ | --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| [Evendeals](/integrations/evendeals) | Purchase Parity | Adjust prices based on visitor location to boost international conversions by up to 30%. | [Website](https://www.evendeals.com) |

***

## Other Resources

Additional resources including tutorials, blog posts, video guides, entertaining content, and other helpful content.

| Name                  | Type  | Description                                                            | Link                                         | Author |
| --------------------- | ----- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ------ |
| Creem YouTube Channel | Video | Official Creem YouTube channel with entertaining content and fun stuff | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@creem_io) | Creem  |

***

## Contributing

We love seeing what our community builds! If you've created an SDK, template, boilerplate, or tool that uses Creem, we'd love to feature it here.

### How to Submit

1. **Join our Discord** - Connect with the community at [discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av)
2. **Share your resource** - Post in the #showcase channel with:
   * A brief description
   * Repository link
   * Screenshots or demo (if applicable)
3. **Get featured** - Our team reviews submissions and adds the best ones to this page

### Guidelines

* Resources should be actively maintained
* Include clear documentation and examples
* Follow best practices for security and performance
* Be respectful and inclusive in your code and documentation

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Join Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av">
    Connect with other developers and get help from the community.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Official SDKs" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Check out our official TypeScript SDK and framework adapters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Explore the complete Creem API documentation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

Need help? Reach us at [support@creem.io](https://creem.io/contact) or join the [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av).


# SaaSKit
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/community/community-resources/boilerplates/saaskit

TanStack Start boilerplate with Creem payment integration built-in.

## Overview

SaaSKit is a community-maintained TanStack Start boilerplate that includes Creem as a payment provider option. It provides a full-stack starter template with authentication, database, and payment flows pre-configured.

## Features

* **TanStack Start** - Full-stack React framework
* **Creem Integration** - Pre-configured payment flows using Creem as Merchant of Record
* **Authentication** - Better Auth with RBAC support
* **Database** - Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL
* **Email** - Resend integration for transactional emails
* **Storage** - S3-compatible file uploads
* **Admin Dashboard** - Built-in admin interface
* **UI Components** - DaisyUI and Tailwind CSS components

## Creem Integration

SaaSKit includes Creem payment integration out of the box, allowing you to accept payments and manage subscriptions without additional setup. The boilerplate handles checkout sessions, webhooks, and subscription management.

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="SaaSKit Website" icon="rocket" href="https://saaskit.paceui.com/">
    Visit the official SaaSKit website for documentation and setup instructions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem TypeScript SDK" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Learn about the Creem SDK used in SaaSKit.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Creem Checkout Next.js Demo
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/community/creem-checkout-nextjs-demo

Next.js demo application showcasing Creem checkout integration with authentication and subscription management.

## About Creem Checkout Next.js Demo

A Next.js demo application that demonstrates how to integrate Creem checkout flows into a Next.js application. The demo includes authentication, product listing, checkout sessions, subscription management, and webhook handling.

### Features

* **Checkout Integration:** Complete checkout flow with Creem payment processing
* **Product Management:** List and display Creem products with pricing
* **Subscription Management:** Get subscription details and cancel subscriptions
* **Customer Portal:** Create billing portal sessions for customer management
* **Webhook Handling:** Webhook signature verification and event handling
* **Security:** Redirect signature verification for secure payment flows
* **Authentication:** Supabase integration for user authentication

### Stack

* Next.js (App Router)
* TypeScript
* Supabase (Authentication)
* Creem API

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="GitHub Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/ja3nyc/creem-checkout-next-js-demo">
    View the source code and documentation on GitHub.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem Integration" icon="credit-card" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Learn about Creem's payment integration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Krema
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/community/krema

Unofficial TypeScript SDK for the Creem API with type-safe access to products, licenses, checkouts, and discounts.

## About Krema

Krema is an unofficial TypeScript SDK for the Creem API that provides type-safe access to Creem's payment features. It includes utilities for generating type definitions from your Creem products and managing checkouts, licenses, and discount codes.

### Features

* **Type Generation:** Generate TypeScript type definitions from your Creem API products
* **Checkout Sessions:** Create checkout sessions with type-safe product references
* **License Management:** Activate, validate, and deactivate licenses
* **Discount Codes:** Create and manage percentage and fixed-amount discount codes
* **CLI Tool:** Command-line interface for generating types
* **Configuration:** Support for `.env` files or `.kremarc` configuration file

### Stack

* TypeScript
* Creem API

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="GitHub Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/emirsassan/krema">
    View the source code and documentation on GitHub.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem Integration" icon="credit-card" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Learn about Creem's payment integration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Nuxt Creem
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/community/nuxt-creem

Nuxt module for integrating Creem payments with typed API, server utilities, and webhook support.

## About Nuxt Creem

Nuxt Creem is a Nuxt module that provides an easy way to integrate Creem payments into your Nuxt application. It utilizes the official Creem API for server-side operations and includes type-safe utilities for common payment flows.

### Features

* **Typed Creem API:** Easily import and load Creem products with full TypeScript support
* **Server Utils:** Auto-injected server utilities for quick checkout session creation
* **Customer Portal:** Support for generating customer billing portal links
* **Webhooks:** Built-in webhook header verification and event type handling
* **Default Handler:** Pre-configured webhook handler for common events

### Stack

* Nuxt 3
* TypeScript
* Creem API

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="GitHub Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/justserdar/nuxt-creem">
    View the source code and documentation on GitHub.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Module Website" icon="rocket" href="https://nuxt-creem.justserdar.dev">
    Visit the Nuxt Creem module website.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem Integration" icon="credit-card" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Learn about Creem's payment integration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# SaaSKit
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/community/saaskit

TanStack Start boilerplate with Creem payment integration for building SaaS applications.

## About SaaSKit

SaaSKit is a modular TanStack Start boilerplate that includes Creem payment integration out of the box. It provides a production-ready foundation for building SaaS applications with authentication, database, email, and payment handling already configured.

### Features

* **Payments:** Integrated with Creem as Merchant of Record
* **Authentication:** Better Auth with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
* **Database:** Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL
* **Email:** Resend integration for transactional emails
* **Storage:** S3-compatible file uploads
* **Admin Dashboard:** Built-in admin interface
* **UI Components:** DaisyUI and Tailwind CSS components

### Stack

* TanStack Start (React framework)
* TypeScript
* Drizzle ORM
* Better Auth
* Creem (Payments)

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="SaaSKit Website" icon="rocket" href="https://saaskit.paceui.com/">
    Visit the official SaaSKit website to learn more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem Integration" icon="credit-card" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Learn about Creem's payment integration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Supastarter
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/community/supastarter

Production-ready Next.js SaaS starter kit with Creem payment integration and full-stack features.

## About Supastarter

Supastarter is a production-ready Next.js SaaS starter kit that includes Creem payment integration. It provides a complete foundation for building scalable SaaS applications with authentication, billing, organizations, and admin features already configured.

### Features

* **Payments:** Integrated with Creem as Merchant of Record. Includes complete billing flow, billing components, and seat-based billing.
* **Authentication:** Better Auth with password, magic link, OAuth, 2FA, roles & permissions, and super admin features.
* **Organizations:** Multi-tenant support with seat-based billing, member roles, and resource sharing.
* **Database:** Choose between Prisma or Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL support.
* **API:** Type-safe REST API built with Hono, includes oRPC integration and OpenAPI specs.
* **Internationalization:** Multi-language support with translatable mail templates.
* **Additional Features:** Admin UI, AI chatbot (Vercel AI SDK), background tasks, analytics, landing page, blog, documentation, and more.

### Stack

* Next.js 16 (App Router)
* TypeScript
* Tailwind CSS & Radix UI
* Better Auth
* Prisma or Drizzle ORM
* Hono (API framework)
* Creem (Payments)

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Supastarter Website" icon="rocket" href="https://supastarter.dev/">
    Visit the official Supastarter website to learn more and see the demo.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem Integration" icon="credit-card" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Learn about Creem's payment integration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# MCP
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/mcp

Model Context Protocol integration

# MCP

Documentation coming soon.


# AI Agents
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/sdks/ai-agents

Integrate Creem faster with AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI-powered development tools using our official skill.

AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf are transforming how developers build software. To help you integrate Creem faster and with best practices built-in, we've created an official **Creem API Skill** that gives AI assistants deep knowledge about our payment infrastructure.

## Quick Install for Claude Code

Install the Creem skill with a single command:

```bash theme={null}
/plugin marketplace add armitage-labs/creem-skills
```

Then install the skill using either method:

**Option A: Use the interactive UI (easiest)**

1. Type `/plugin` and press Enter
2. Go to the **Discover** tab
3. Search for `creem-api`
4. Press Enter to install

**Option B: Use the command directly**

```bash theme={null}
/plugin install creem-api@creem-skills
```

<Tip>
  That's it! Claude Code now has complete knowledge of the Creem API and will
  generate production-ready integration code when you ask about payments,
  subscriptions, webhooks, or licenses.
</Tip>

***

## What is a Skill?

A skill is a structured set of instructions and reference materials that AI assistants use to provide more accurate, contextual help for specific tasks. When you load the Creem skill, your AI assistant gains comprehensive knowledge about:

* All 24 API endpoints with request/response schemas
* Webhook events and signature verification
* Common integration patterns and workflows
* Best practices for security and error handling
* Test mode configuration

***

## Get the Skill

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Claude Code (Recommended)" icon="terminal">
    ```bash theme={null}
    /plugin marketplace add armitage-labs/creem-skills
    /plugin install creem-api@creem-skills
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills">
    Clone, fork, or download the skill files directly
  </Card>

  <Card title="Download ZIP" icon="download" href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills/archive/refs/heads/main.zip">
    Download as a ZIP file for manual setup
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Skill Contents

The skill includes four comprehensive reference files:

| File           | Description                                                 |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Skill.md`     | Core skill with quick reference and implementation patterns |
| `REFERENCE.md` | Complete API reference with all endpoints and schemas       |
| `WEBHOOKS.md`  | Webhook events documentation with payload examples          |
| `WORKFLOWS.md` | Step-by-step integration guides for common use cases        |

### What's Covered

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="API Endpoints (24 total)">
    * **Checkouts**: Create and retrieve checkout sessions
    * **Products**: Create, retrieve, and list products
    * **Customers**: Manage customers and portal links
    * **Subscriptions**: Full lifecycle management (get, update, upgrade, cancel, pause, resume)
    * **Licenses**: Activation, validation, and deactivation
    * **Discounts**: Create, retrieve, and delete promotional codes
    * **Transactions**: Query payment history
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Webhook Events (10 types)">
    * `checkout.completed` - Payment successful
    * `subscription.active` - New subscription created
    * `subscription.paid` - Recurring payment processed
    * `subscription.canceled` - Subscription ended
    * `subscription.expired` - Period ended without payment
    * `subscription.trialing` - Trial started
    * `subscription.paused` - Subscription paused
    * `subscription.update` - Subscription modified
    * `refund.created` - Refund processed
    * `dispute.created` - Chargeback opened
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Integration Workflows">
    * Basic SaaS subscription flows
    * One-time purchases with digital delivery
    * License key systems for desktop/mobile apps
    * Seat-based team billing
    * Freemium with upgrade flows
    * Affiliate and referral tracking
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Best Practices">
    * Webhook signature verification (HMAC-SHA256)
    * Error handling patterns
    * Test mode development
    * Security considerations
    * Idempotency and retry handling
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Setup by AI Tool

### Claude Code

<Note>
  **Recommended Method**: Use the plugin marketplace for the easiest setup experience.
</Note>

**One-Line Install (Plugin Marketplace)**

Claude Code's plugin marketplace makes installation effortless:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the Marketplace">
    Open Claude Code and run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    /plugin marketplace add armitage-labs/creem-skills
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the Skill">
    **Option A: Interactive UI (easiest)**

    Type `/plugin`, go to the **Discover** tab, search for `creem-api`, and press Enter to install.

    **Option B: Command**

    ```bash theme={null}
    /plugin install creem-api@creem-skills
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Building">
    Ask Claude to help with Creem integration:

    ```
    Help me create a checkout flow for my SaaS product
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Managing the Plugin**

```bash theme={null}
# View installed plugins
/plugin

# Disable the skill temporarily
/plugin disable creem-api@creem-skills

# Enable again
/plugin enable creem-api@creem-skills

# Uninstall
/plugin uninstall creem-api@creem-skills

# Update marketplace to get latest version
/plugin marketplace update creem-skills
```

**Alternative: Direct Reference**

If you prefer not to use the marketplace, you can reference the skill directly in any conversation:

```
Help me integrate Creem payments. Use the skill at https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills
```

***

### Cursor

Cursor supports adding context through multiple methods:

**Option 1: Add to Project**

1. Clone the skill repository into your project:

   ```bash theme={null}
   git clone https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills.git .cursor/skills
   ```

2. Reference the skill files in your conversations using `@` mentions:

   ```
   @.cursor/skills/creem-api/Skill.md Help me create a checkout flow
   ```

**Option 2: Custom Instructions**

Add the skill content to your project's `.cursorrules` file:

```
When working with Creem payment integration:
- Use the Creem API at https://api.creem.io (or test-api.creem.io for test mode)
- Authenticate with x-api-key header
- Always verify webhook signatures using HMAC-SHA256
- Prices are in cents (1000 = $10.00)
- Reference: .cursor/skills/creem-api/
```

**Option 3: Docs Integration**

Add the Creem documentation to Cursor's docs:

1. Open Cursor Settings → Features → Docs
2. Add: `https://docs.creem.io`
3. Cursor will index our documentation for context

***

### Windsurf

Windsurf supports custom knowledge through its Cascade feature:

1. Clone the skill repository:

   ```bash theme={null}
   git clone https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills.git .windsurf/creem
   ```

2. Add to your project's knowledge base in Windsurf settings

3. Reference in conversations:

   ```
   Using the Creem skill, help me implement subscription billing
   ```

***

### Other AI Tools

For other AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot Chat, Cody, Continue, etc.):

1. **Download the skill files** from the GitHub repository
2. **Add to your project** in a dedicated folder (e.g., `.ai/creem/`)
3. **Reference in context** when asking questions about Creem integration
4. **Copy relevant sections** into your conversation when needed

Most AI tools support adding files to conversation context - simply include the relevant skill file when working on payment integration.

***

## Example Usage

Once the skill is loaded, you can ask natural language questions and get production-ready code:

### Creating a Checkout

<CodeGroup>
  ```text Prompt theme={null}
  Create a checkout API route for my Next.js app that handles subscription purchases
  with metadata tracking
  ```

  ```typescript Generated Code theme={null}
  // app/api/checkout/route.ts
  import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';

  const CREEM_API_KEY = process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!;
  const BASE_URL =
    process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production'
      ? 'https://api.creem.io'
      : 'https://test-api.creem.io';

  export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
    const { productId, userId, email } = await req.json();

    const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/checkouts`, {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'x-api-key': CREEM_API_KEY,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        product_id: productId,
        request_id: `checkout_${userId}_${Date.now()}`,
        success_url: `${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL}/success`,
        customer: { email },
        metadata: { userId, source: 'webapp' },
      }),
    });

    const checkout = await response.json();
    return NextResponse.json({ checkoutUrl: checkout.checkout_url });
  }
  ```
</CodeGroup>

### Handling Webhooks

<CodeGroup>
  ```text Prompt theme={null}
  Create a webhook handler that verifies signatures and handles subscription events
  ```

  ```typescript Generated Code theme={null}
  // app/api/webhooks/creem/route.ts
  import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
  import { constructWebhookEventEntity } from 'creem/webhooks';

  export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
    const rawBody = await req.text();
    const event = await constructWebhookEventEntity(rawBody, req.headers, {
      secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
    }).catch(() => null);

    if (!event) {
      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Invalid signature' }, { status: 401 });
    }

    switch (event.eventType) {
      case 'checkout.completed':
        await handleCheckoutCompleted(event.object);
        break;
      case 'subscription.paid':
        await handleSubscriptionPaid(event.object);
        break;
      case 'subscription.canceled':
        await handleSubscriptionCanceled(event.object);
        break;
    }

    return NextResponse.json({ received: true });
  }
  ```
</CodeGroup>

### License Key Integration

<CodeGroup>
  ```text Prompt theme={null}
  Implement license key activation and validation for my Electron desktop app
  ```

  ```typescript Generated Code theme={null}
  // license.ts
  import Store from 'electron-store';
  import { machineIdSync } from 'node-machine-id';

  const store = new Store<{ license: LicenseState }>();
  const API_URL = 'https://api.creem.io';

  export async function activateLicense(licenseKey: string) {
    const instanceName = machineIdSync();

    const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}/v1/licenses/activate`, {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'x-api-key': process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        key: licenseKey,
        instance_name: instanceName,
      }),
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      const error = await response.json();
      throw new Error(error.message || 'Activation failed');
    }

    const license = await response.json();
    store.set('license', {
      key: licenseKey,
      instanceId: license.instance.id,
      expiresAt: license.expires_at,
    });

    return license;
  }

  export async function validateLicense() {
    const stored = store.get('license');
    if (!stored) return { valid: false, status: 'not_activated' };

    const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}/v1/licenses/validate`, {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'x-api-key': process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        key: stored.key,
        instance_id: stored.instanceId,
      }),
    });

    const license = await response.json();
    return { valid: license.status === 'active', status: license.status };
  }
  ```
</CodeGroup>

***

## Why Use the Skill?

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Faster Development" icon="bolt">
    Skip reading documentation - describe what you want and get working code
    instantly
  </Card>

  <Card title="Best Practices Built-in" icon="shield-check">
    Generated code includes security patterns, error handling, and production
    considerations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Always Up-to-Date" icon="rotate">
    We maintain the skill alongside our API - you always get current patterns
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Comparison

| Without Skill                       | With Skill                           |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Read API docs, find endpoints       | Describe your goal in plain English  |
| Copy-paste examples, adapt manually | Get tailored, working code           |
| Miss edge cases and best practices  | Security and error handling included |
| Search for webhook payload formats  | Full payload examples in context     |
| Trial and error with parameters     | Correct parameters from the start    |

***

## Skill vs SDK

The Creem skill is designed for **direct API integration** and complements our SDKs:

| Use the Skill When              | Use an SDK When                           |
| ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Building custom integrations    | Using Next.js, TypeScript, or Better Auth |
| Learning the API                | Want type-safety and abstractions         |
| Working with any language       | Prefer pre-built components               |
| Need full control over requests | Want faster development with helpers      |

<Note>
  The skill focuses on the REST API. For SDK-specific help, see our [TypeScript
  SDK](/code/sdks/typescript-core), [Next.js SDK](/code/sdks/nextjs), or [Better
  Auth](/code/sdks/better-auth) documentation.
</Note>

***

## Contributing

Found an issue or want to improve the skill? We welcome contributions:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Report Issues" icon="bug" href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills/issues">
    Found a bug or incorrect information? Let us know
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contribute" icon="code-pull-request" href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills/pulls">
    Submit improvements or new workflow examples
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Install the Skill" icon="terminal" href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-skills">
    Run `/plugin marketplace add armitage-labs/creem-skills` in Claude Code
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Explore the full API documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks Guide" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Learn about real-time event handling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test Mode" icon="flask" href="/getting-started/test-mode">
    Set up your development environment
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Better Auth
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/sdks/better-auth

Integrate authentication and payment processing seamlessly with Better Auth and Creem.

## Overview

Welcome to the integration guide for Creem and Better Auth! This integration enables you to combine powerful authentication capabilities with seamless payment processing and subscription management.

[Better Auth](https://better-auth.com) is a modern authentication framework for TypeScript that provides comprehensive user management, session handling, and authentication flows. By integrating Better Auth with Creem, you can:

* Automatically synchronize customer and subscription data with your users
* Grant or revoke access based on subscription status
* Manage subscriptions directly through your authentication layer
* Handle payments and billing for authenticated users
* Prevent trial abuse across multiple subscriptions

<Accordion title="What you'll learn">
  How to integrate Better Auth with Creem to build a complete authentication and payment solution for your SaaS application.
</Accordion>

<Card title="Requirements" icon="gears">
  * A Creem account
  * Your Creem API keys
  * A TypeScript/JavaScript application
  * A database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite)
</Card>

## Installation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Install the plugin

    Install the Better Auth Creem plugin in your project:

    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install @creem_io/better-auth
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm add @creem_io/better-auth
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add @creem_io/better-auth
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun install @creem_io/better-auth
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    <Note>
      If you're using a separate client and server setup, make sure to install the plugin in both parts of your project.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### Get your Creem API Key

    1. Navigate to the [Creem dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers)
    2. Click on the "Developers" menu
    3. Copy your API key
    4. Add it to your environment variables:

    ```bash theme={null}
    # .env
    CREEM_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
    ```

    <Warning>
      Test Mode and Production have different API keys. Make sure you're using the correct one for your environment.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration

### Server Configuration

Configure Better Auth with the Creem plugin:

```typescript theme={null}
// lib/auth.ts
import { betterAuth } from 'better-auth';
import { creem } from '@creem_io/better-auth';

export const auth = betterAuth({
  database: {
    // your database config
  },
  plugins: [
    creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET, // Optional
      testMode: true, // Use test mode for development
      defaultSuccessUrl: '/success', // Redirect URL after payments
      persistSubscriptions: true, // Enable database persistence (recommended)
    }),
  ],
});
```

### Client Configuration

```typescript theme={null}
// lib/auth-client.ts
import { createAuthClient } from 'better-auth/react';
import { creemClient } from '@creem_io/better-auth/client';

export const authClient = createAuthClient({
  baseURL: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL,
  plugins: [creemClient()],
});
```

### Database Migration

Generate and run the database schema for subscription persistence:

```bash theme={null}
npx @better-auth/cli generate
npx @better-auth/cli migrate
```

## Webhook Setup

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Create Webhook in Creem Dashboard

    1. Go to your [Creem dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers/webhooks)
    2. Click on the "Developers" tab
    3. Navigate to the "Webhooks" section
    4. Click "Add Webhook"
    5. Enter your webhook URL:

    ```text theme={null}
    https://your-domain.com/api/auth/creem/webhook
    ```

    <Info>
      The `/api/auth` prefix is the default Better Auth server path. Adjust if you've customized your Better Auth configuration.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### Configure Webhook Secret

    1. Copy the webhook signing secret from Creem
    2. Add it to your environment variables:

    ```bash theme={null}
    CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
    ```

    3. Update your server configuration to include the webhook secret (shown in Configuration section above)
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### Local Development (Optional)

    For local testing, use [ngrok](https://ngrok.com) to expose your local server:

    ```bash theme={null}
    ngrok http 3000
    ```

    Then add the ngrok URL to your Creem webhook settings.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Usage Examples

### Create Checkout Session

Allow users to subscribe to your products:

```typescript theme={null}
"use client";

import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

export function SubscribeButton({ productId }: { productId: string }) {
  const handleCheckout = async () => {
    const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId,
      successUrl: "/dashboard",
      discountCode: "LAUNCH50", // Optional
      metadata: { planType: "pro" }, // Optional
    });

    if (data?.url) {
      window.location.href = data.url;
    }
  };

  return <button onClick={handleCheckout}>Subscribe Now</button>;
}
```

### Customer Portal

Let users manage their subscriptions:

```typescript theme={null}
const handlePortal = async () => {
  const { data } = await authClient.creem.createPortal();

  if (data?.url) {
    window.location.href = data.url;
  }
};
```

### Check Subscription Access

Verify if a user has an active subscription:

```typescript theme={null}
const { data } = await authClient.creem.hasAccessGranted();

if (data?.hasAccess) {
  // User has active subscription
  console.log(`Access expires: ${data.expiresAt}`);
}
```

### Cancel Subscription

Allow users to cancel their subscription:

```typescript theme={null}
const handleCancel = async () => {
  const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.cancelSubscription();

  if (data?.success) {
    console.log('Subscription canceled successfully');
  }
};
```

## Access Control with Webhooks

The plugin provides high-level handlers to manage user access automatically:

```typescript theme={null}
// lib/auth.ts
import { betterAuth } from 'better-auth';
import { creem } from '@creem_io/better-auth';

export const auth = betterAuth({
  database: {
    // your database config
  },
  plugins: [
    creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,

      onGrantAccess: async ({ reason, product, customer, metadata }) => {
        const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;

        // Grant access in your database
        await db.user.update({
          where: { id: userId },
          data: {
            hasAccess: true,
            subscriptionTier: product.name,
          },
        });

        console.log(`Granted access to ${customer.email}`);
      },

      onRevokeAccess: async ({ reason, product, customer, metadata }) => {
        const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;

        // Revoke access in your database
        await db.user.update({
          where: { id: userId },
          data: {
            hasAccess: false,
          },
        });

        console.log(`Revoked access from ${customer.email}`);
      },
    }),
  ],
});
```

## Server-Side Usage

Use Creem functions directly in Server Components or API routes:

```typescript theme={null}
import { checkSubscriptionAccess } from "@creem_io/better-auth/server";
import { auth } from "@/lib/auth";
import { headers } from "next/headers";
import { redirect } from "next/navigation";

export default async function DashboardPage() {
  const session = await auth.api.getSession({ headers: await headers() });

  if (!session?.user) {
    redirect("/login");
  }

  const status = await checkSubscriptionAccess(
    {
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      testMode: true,
    },
    {
      database: auth.options.database,
      userId: session.user.id,
    }
  );

  if (!status.hasAccess) {
    redirect("/subscribe");
  }

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Welcome to Dashboard</h1>
      <p>Subscription Status: {status.status}</p>
    </div>
  );
}
```

## Key Features

### Automatic Trial Abuse Prevention

When using database mode, the plugin automatically prevents users from abusing trial periods. Each user can only receive one trial across all subscription plans.

### Database Persistence

Store subscription data in your database for fast access checks without API calls. This enables:

* Offline access to subscription data
* SQL queries for subscription management
* Automatic synchronization via webhooks

### Transaction History

Search and filter transaction records for authenticated users:

```typescript theme={null}
const { data } = await authClient.creem.searchTransactions({
  productId: 'prod_xyz789', // Optional filter
  pageNumber: 1,
  pageSize: 50,
});
```

## Best Practices

* **Always test in development** - Use test mode and a development environment before going live
* **Implement error handling** - Handle payment failures and webhook errors gracefully
* **Monitor webhooks** - Set up logging and alerts for webhook processing
* **Use database mode** - Enable `persistSubscriptions` for better performance and features
* **Protect sensitive routes** - Use middleware or server-side checks to protect premium content
* **Validate subscriptions** - Always verify subscription status before granting access to premium features

## Additional Resources

* [Better Auth Plugin Documentation](https://better-auth.com/docs/plugins/creem)
* [Creem Documentation](https://docs.creem.io)
* [Creem Dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard)
* [Plugin GitHub Repository](https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-betterauth)

## Support

Need help with the integration?

* Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av) for real-time support
* Chat with us directly using the in-app live chat on the [Creem dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard)
* [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact) via our support form
* Open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-betterauth/issues)


# Migrate from creem_io
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/sdks/migrate-from-creem-io

Move an existing integration from the deprecated creem_io wrapper to the official creem TypeScript SDK.

The `creem_io` wrapper package is deprecated and no longer receives updates. Existing installations may keep working, but you should migrate maintained code to the official [`creem` TypeScript SDK](/code/sdks/typescript).

This guide walks through the main code changes for moving an existing `creem_io` integration to `creem`.

<Info>
  If you are using the `@creem_io/nextjs` or `@creem_io/better-auth` packages, those are separate
  adapter packages and are not the deprecated bare `creem_io` wrapper.
</Info>

## Install the SDK Alongside creem\_io

Install the core SDK first and keep `creem_io` installed while you migrate. Having both packages available makes it easier to compare the old wrapper behavior with the new SDK calls.

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm install creem
  ```

  ```bash pnpm theme={null}
  pnpm add creem
  ```

  ```bash yarn theme={null}
  yarn add creem
  ```

  ```bash bun theme={null}
  bun add creem
  ```
</CodeGroup>

Remove `creem_io` only after the migrated code compiles, tests pass, and no imports from `creem_io` remain.

## Client Setup

Replace `createCreem(...)` with the `Creem` client:

```ts creem_io theme={null}
import { createCreem } from "creem_io";

const creem = createCreem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET,
  testMode: true,
});
```

```ts creem theme={null}
import { Creem } from "creem";

const creem = new Creem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  server: "test",
});
```

<Warning>
  Do not expose your API key in browser code. Initialize `Creem` only in trusted server-side code.
</Warning>

## API Call Changes

The core SDK is generated from the public OpenAPI schema, so method names and argument shapes are closer to the API.

| Area                | `creem_io` wrapper                            | `creem` SDK                                                                 |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Initialize client   | `createCreem({ apiKey, testMode })`           | `new Creem({ apiKey, server })`                                             |
| Product get         | `creem.products.get({ productId })`           | `creem.products.get(productId)`                                             |
| Product search      | `creem.products.list({ page, limit })`        | `creem.products.search(page, pageSize)`                                     |
| Checkout create     | `creem.checkouts.create({ ... })`             | `creem.checkouts.create({ ... })`                                           |
| Customer retrieve   | wrapper helper methods                        | `creem.customers.retrieve(customerId, email)`                               |
| Subscription get    | `creem.subscriptions.get({ subscriptionId })` | `creem.subscriptions.get(subscriptionId)`                                   |
| Subscription cancel | wrapper helper methods                        | `creem.subscriptions.cancel(subscriptionId, { mode })`                      |
| Transactions search | wrapper helper methods                        | `creem.transactions.search(customerId, orderId, productId, page, pageSize)` |

Example:

```ts creem_io theme={null}
const product = await creem.products.get({
  productId: "prod_123",
});
```

```ts creem theme={null}
const product = await creem.products.get("prod_123");
```

## Search and Pagination

Some search/list methods return a paginated result. For a single page, read `result`:

```ts theme={null}
const page = await creem.products.search(1, 20);
console.log(page.result.items);
console.log(page.result.pagination);
```

To fetch across pages, iterate over the result:

```ts theme={null}
const products = [];
for await (const page of await creem.products.search(1, 20)) {
  products.push(...page.result.items);
}
```

## Webhooks

The wrapper provided high-level callbacks such as `onGrantAccess` and `onRevokeAccess`. The core SDK verifies and parses webhook events, while your application decides which events grant or revoke access.

### Verify and Parse Events

```ts theme={null}
import { constructWebhookEventEntity } from "creem/webhooks";

export async function POST(request: Request) {
  const body = await request.text();
  const event = await constructWebhookEventEntity(body, request.headers, {
    secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
  });

  switch (event.eventType) {
    case "checkout.completed":
      await handleCheckoutCompleted(event.object);
      break;
    case "subscription.active":
    case "subscription.trialing":
    case "subscription.paid":
      await grantAccess(event.object);
      break;
    case "subscription.paused":
    case "subscription.expired":
    case "subscription.canceled":
      await revokeAccess(event.object);
      break;
  }

  return new Response("OK", { status: 200 });
}
```

`constructWebhookEventEntity(...)` verifies the signature and returns a generated webhook event type. After checking `event.eventType`, TypeScript narrows `event.object` to the matching payload type.

### Replace Access Callbacks

```ts creem_io theme={null}
const creem = createCreem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
  onGrantAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
    await grantAccess(metadata?.userId, customer.email);
  },
  onRevokeAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
    await revokeAccess(metadata?.userId, customer.email);
  },
});
```

```ts creem theme={null}
async function grantSubscriptionAccess(subscription: {
  id: string;
  customer: string | { email?: string };
  metadata?: Record<string, unknown>;
}) {
  const userId = subscription.metadata?.userId;
  if (!userId) return;

  const customerEmail =
    typeof subscription.customer === "string" ? undefined : subscription.customer.email;

  await grantAccess(userId, customerEmail);
}
```

If you already have separate grant and revoke functions, keep those functions and call them from the relevant `switch` cases.

<Tip>
  If you want adapter-style lifecycle callbacks in a Next.js app, use the
  [`@creem_io/nextjs`](/code/sdks/nextjs) adapter. If you want full API access and generated webhook
  payload types, use the core `creem` SDK directly.
</Tip>

## Metadata

The core SDK exposes metadata on supported entities. Your metadata shape is application-defined, so narrow it in your own code when you need specific keys:

```ts theme={null}
type BillingMetadata = {
  userId?: string;
  organizationId?: string;
};

const metadata = subscription.metadata as BillingMetadata | undefined;
const userId = metadata?.userId;
```

## Final Cleanup

After the migration is complete, remove the deprecated wrapper package:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm uninstall creem_io
  ```

  ```bash pnpm theme={null}
  pnpm remove creem_io
  ```

  ```bash yarn theme={null}
  yarn remove creem_io
  ```

  ```bash bun theme={null}
  bun remove creem_io
  ```
</CodeGroup>

Then run your type checks and tests one more time.

## Migration Checklist

When migrating a codebase, use this checklist:

* Install `creem` alongside `creem_io` until the migration is complete.
* Replace imports from `creem_io` with imports from `creem`.
* Replace `createCreem(...)` with `new Creem(...)`.
* Convert `testMode: true` to `server: "test"`. Production is the SDK default, so no `server`
  option is required.
* Update resource method calls from object-wrapper arguments to the core SDK signatures.
* Replace local webhook HMAC code with `constructWebhookEventEntity(...)` or `verifyWebhookSignature(...)`.
* Replace `event.type` / `event.data` webhook usage with `event.eventType` / `event.object`.
* Recreate `onGrantAccess` and `onRevokeAccess` behavior as explicit switch cases over subscription webhook events.
* Review pagination responses and unwrap `page.result` where only one page is needed.
* Run TypeScript after each migration step; generated SDK types should reveal most remaining shape mismatches.
* Remove `creem_io` only after all imports are gone and tests pass.

## Common Follow-ups

* If a webhook payload fails validation, compare the raw payload with the generated webhook event type and confirm the public OpenAPI schema matches production webhook delivery.
* If you return SDK pagination results from a framework action or RPC layer, return `page.result` rather than the iterator object.
* If your integration relied heavily on wrapper convenience callbacks and you are using Next.js, consider whether the Next.js adapter is a better fit than the lower-level core SDK.

## Related Docs

* [TypeScript SDK](/code/sdks/typescript)
* [Legacy creem\_io wrapper reference](/code/sdks/typescript-wrapper)
* [Webhooks](/code/webhooks)
* [Next.js adapter](/code/sdks/nextjs)


# Next.js Adapter
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/sdks/nextjs

Integrate Creem payments into Next.js with our official adapter. React components, webhook handlers, and subscription management in minutes. Works with App Router and Pages Router.

<Frame>
  <div>
    <div>
      <h1>
        @creem\_io/nextjs
      </h1>
    </div>

    <p>
      The simplest way to integrate Creem payments into your Next.js
      application.
    </p>

    <p>
      Build beautiful checkout experiences with React components, handle
      webhooks with ease, and manage subscriptions without the headache.
    </p>

    <div>
      <a href="#installation">Installation</a> ·
      <a href="#quick-start">Quick Start</a> ·
      <a href="#components">Components</a> ·
      <a href="#server-functions">Server Functions</a>
    </div>
  </div>
</Frame>

***

## Introduction

`@creem_io/nextjs` is the official adapter for running Creem inside the Next.js App Router. It gives you:

* 🎨 **React Components** — Drop-in checkout and portal components that wrap routing logic.
* 🔐 **Type-safe APIs** — Full TypeScript coverage and sensible defaults.
* ⚡ **Zero-config setup** — Works with App Router filesystem routing.
* 🪝 **Webhook helpers** — Automatic verification and strongly typed handlers.
* 🔄 **Subscription lifecycle** — Built-in helpers for grant/revoke access flows.

Use it as your default integration path whenever you are building on Next.js. For other runtimes, you can still call the REST API or the TypeScript SDK directly, but this adapter keeps everything in one place.

***

## Installation

Install the package with your favorite manager:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm install @creem_io/nextjs
  ```

  ```bash yarn theme={null}
  yarn add @creem_io/nextjs
  ```

  ```bash pnpm theme={null}
  pnpm install @creem_io/nextjs
  ```

  ```bash bun theme={null}
  bun install @creem_io/nextjs
  ```
</CodeGroup>

### Requirements

* Next.js 13+ using the App Router
* React 18+
* A Creem account with API keys

***

## Quick Start

The adapter follows a four-step setup. The snippets below mirror what we use in production templates.

### 1. Configure environment variables

```bash theme={null}
# .env.local
CREEM_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
```

### 2. Create a checkout route

```ts theme={null}
// app/checkout/route.ts
import { Checkout } from '@creem_io/nextjs';

export const GET = Checkout({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  testMode: true, // flip to false in production
  defaultSuccessUrl: '/thank-you',
});
```

### 3. Drop the checkout component into your UI

```tsx theme={null}
// page.tsx
'use client'; // Optional: Works with server side components

import { CreemCheckout } from '@creem_io/nextjs';

export default function SubscribeButton() {
  return (
    <CreemCheckout productId="prod_abc123" successUrl="/thank-you">
      <button className="btn-primary">Subscribe Now</button>
    </CreemCheckout>
  );
}
```

### 4. Handle webhooks

```ts theme={null}
// app/api/webhook/creem/route.ts
import { Webhook } from '@creem_io/nextjs';

export const POST = Webhook({
  webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
  onGrantAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
    // The user should be granted access
    const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;
    await grantAccess(userId, customer.email);
  },
  onRevokeAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
    // The user should have their access revoked
    const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;
    await revokeAccess(userId, customer.email);
  },
});
```

Once these routes are in place you can test end-to-end by creating a checkout session, redirecting the user, and watching the webhook fire.

***

## Components

### `<CreemCheckout />`

Creates a checkout link and delegates session creation to your `/checkout` route handler.

```tsx theme={null}
// page.tsx
import { CreemCheckout } from '@creem_io/nextjs';

<CreemCheckout
  productId="prod_abc123"
  units={2}
  discountCode="SUMMER2024"
  customer={{ email: 'user@example.com', name: 'John Doe' }}
  successUrl="/thank-you"
  metadata={{ orderId: '12345', source: 'web' }}
  referenceId="user_123"
>
  <button>Buy Now</button>
</CreemCheckout>;
```

### `<CreemPortal />`

Generate a customer portal link for managing billing:

```tsx theme={null}
// page.tsx
import { CreemPortal } from '@creem_io/nextjs';

<CreemPortal customerId="cust_abc123">Manage Subscription</CreemPortal>;
```

***

## Server Functions

### `Checkout`

Creates a GET route handler that issues checkout sessions.

```ts theme={null}
// app/checkout/route.ts
export const GET = Checkout({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  defaultSuccessUrl: '/success',
  testMode: process.env.NODE_ENV !== 'production',
});
```

### `Portal`

Generate customer portal sessions from a server route:

```ts theme={null}
// app/portal/route.ts
export const GET = Portal({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  testMode: true,
});
```

### `Webhook`

Verify webhooks and run lifecycle hooks:

```ts theme={null}
// app/api/webhook/creem/route.ts
export const POST = Webhook({
  webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
  onCheckoutCompleted: async ({ customer, product }) => {
    console.log(`${customer.email} purchased ${product.name}`);
  },
});
```

***

## Access Management

Leverage `onGrantAccess` and `onRevokeAccess` to keep your database in sync.

```ts theme={null}
onGrantAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
  const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;
  await db.user.upsert({
    where: { id: userId },
    update: { subscriptionActive: true },
    create: { id: userId, subscriptionActive: true },
  });
};
```

```ts theme={null}
onRevokeAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
  const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;
  await db.user.update({
    where: { id: userId },
    data: { subscriptionActive: false },
  });
};
```

***

## Best Practices

* **Use environment variables** for API keys and webhook secrets.
* **Pass `referenceId`** whenever possible to map users to Creem customers.
* **Test in `testMode`** before switching the adapter to production.
* **Keep callbacks idempotent** so multiple webhook event deliveries stay safe.

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="GitHub Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-nextjs-adaptor">
    Star or contribute to the adapter on GitHub.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem Next.js Template" icon="rocket" href="/code/sdks/templates">
    Full-stack example with Prisma, Better Auth, and Shadcn UI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
    Learn how to wire auth + billing in one flow.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

Need help? [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact) or join the [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av).


# Creem Next.js Template
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/sdks/templates

A modern Next.js App Router template for integrating Creem subscriptions and payments with Prisma, Shadcn UI, Radix UI, and Tailwind.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Next.js Template Hero" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  The Creem Next.js Template is open source and available on

  <a href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-template">
    GitHub
  </a>

  . Use it for examples on how to integrate Creem with your Next.js App Router.
</Tip>

## Overview

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Modern Stack" icon="rocket">
    Next.js App Router, Prisma ORM, Shadcn UI, Radix UI, and Tailwind CSS.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem Integration" icon="credit-card">
    End-to-end subscription and payment flows powered by the Creem SDK.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Accordion title="What you can do with it">
  How to use the Creem Next.js Template to: - Fetch and display products from
  your Creem account - Create checkout sessions for products - Fulfill orders
  and manage subscriptions - Handle webhooks and customer portal links
</Accordion>

***

## Quickstart

<Card title="1. Clone the repository" icon="github">
  ```bash theme={null}
  git clone https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-template.git
  cd creem-template
  ```
</Card>

<Card title="2. Install dependencies" icon="box-archive">
  <CodeGroup>
    ```bash yarn theme={null}
    yarn install
    ```

    ```bash npm theme={null}
    npm install
    ```

    ```bash pnpm theme={null}
    pnpm install
    ```

    ```bash bun theme={null}
    bun install
    ```
  </CodeGroup>
</Card>

<Card title="3. Set up environment variables" icon="gear">
  ```bash theme={null}
  cp .env.example .env
  # Edit .env and fill in the required variables
  ```
</Card>

<Card title="4. Run database migrations" icon="database">
  ```bash theme={null}
  yarn prisma migrate dev
  ```
</Card>

<Card title="5. Start the development server" icon="bolt">
  ```bash theme={null}
  yarn dev
  ```
</Card>

<Card title="6. Expose your app for webhooks (optional)" icon="globe">
  To receive webhooks from Creem, use a reverse proxy like

  <a href="https://ngrok.com/">
    NGROK
  </a>

  .
</Card>

***

## Screenshots

<div>
  <div>
    <img alt="Product Catalog Screenshot" />

    <div>
      <h4>Interactive onboarding</h4>

      <p>
        The template includes a step-by-step tutorial to help you get started
        and your account ready.
      </p>
    </div>
  </div>

  <div>
    <img alt="Checkout Session Screenshot" />

    <div>
      <h4>Product Catalog</h4>

      <p>
        Allows you to test your products in a easy way, without having to
        manually set product IDs
      </p>
    </div>
  </div>

  <div>
    <img alt="Customer Portal Screenshot" />

    <div>
      <h4>Account Management</h4>

      <p>
        Includes an account management page, to manage subscriptions, billing
        and customer portal links.
      </p>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

***

## Features

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Product Catalog" icon="list">
    Fetch and display all products in your Creem account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout Sessions" icon="credit-card">
    Create checkout sessions for any product.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscription Management" icon="repeat">
    Handle creation, cancellation, and expiration of subscriptions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user">
    Generate portal links for clients with active subscriptions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="bell">
    Fulfill orders and update your app using Creem webhooks.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auth" icon="lock">
    Minimal auth setup with BetterAuth.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Technology Stack

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Next.js" icon="code">
    App Router, SSR, and React Server Components.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prisma" icon="database">
    Type-safe ORM for database access (SQLite by default).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem SDK" icon="credit-card">
    Subscription and payment integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shadcn UI" icon="palette">
    Accessible, beautiful React components.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Radix UI" icon="book">
    Low-level UI primitives for React.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tailwind CSS" icon="paintbrush">
    Utility-first CSS for rapid UI development.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="GitHub Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-template">
    View the source code, open issues, or contribute.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem SDK Docs" icon="book" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Learn more about the Creem TypeScript SDK.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Next.js Documentation" icon="code" href="https://nextjs.org/docs">
    Official Next.js docs for routing, SSR, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prisma Documentation" icon="database" href="https://www.prisma.io/docs">
    ORM docs and guides.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

<Tip>
  For feedback, feature requests, or to contribute, open an issue or pull
  request on the

  <a href="https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-template">
    GitHub repository
  </a>

  .
</Tip>


# TypeScript
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/sdks/typescript

The official Creem TypeScript SDK with full API access, all endpoints, and maximum flexibility for advanced integrations.

<Info>
  This is the **creem** core package with full API access and advanced configuration options.
</Info>

<Card title="Migrating from creem_io?" href="/code/sdks/migrate-from-creem-io">
  Follow the migration guide to replace the deprecated wrapper with the core `creem` SDK.
</Card>

## Overview

The `creem` package is the official TypeScript SDK for the Creem API, providing:

* **Full API coverage** with all available endpoints
* **Type-safe** with comprehensive TypeScript definitions
* **Standalone functions** optimized for tree-shaking
* **Configurable retry strategies** with backoff options
* **Custom HTTP client** support
* **Environment selection** for production and test environments
* **MCP server support** for AI applications (Claude, Cursor)
* **Debug logging** for development

***

## Installation

Install with your preferred package manager:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm install creem
  ```

  ```bash yarn theme={null}
  yarn add creem
  ```

  ```bash pnpm theme={null}
  pnpm add creem
  ```

  ```bash bun theme={null}
  bun add creem
  ```
</CodeGroup>

***

## Quick Start

```ts theme={null}
import { Creem } from "creem";

const creem = new Creem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
});

// Retrieve a product
const product = await creem.products.get("prod_7CIbZEZnRC5DWibmoOboOu");
console.log(product);

// Create a checkout session
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: "prod_xxxxx",
  successUrl: "https://yourapp.com/success",
  metadata: {
    userId: "user_123",
  },
});
console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl); // Redirect user to this URL
```

***

### Environment Variables

We recommend storing your credentials in environment variables:

```bash theme={null}
CREEM_API_KEY=your_api_key
# Optional: enable debug logs from the SDK
CREEM_DEBUG=true
```

***

## API Resources

The SDK organizes all operations into logical resources:

### Products

```ts theme={null}
// List products
const productPage = await creem.products.search(1, 10);
const products = productPage.result.items;

// Get a product
const product = await creem.products.get("prod_7CIbb...");

// Create a product
const createdProduct = await creem.products.create({
  name: "Test Product",
  description: "Test Product Description",
  price: 1000, // In cents
  currency: "USD",
  billingType: "recurring",
  billingPeriod: "every-month",
});

// Search products
const productsPage = await creem.products.search(1, 10);
console.log(productsPage.result.items);
```

### Checkouts

```ts theme={null}
// Create a checkout session
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: "prod_xxxxx",
  units: 2, // Optional: Number of units (default: 1)
  discountCode: "SUMMER2024", // Optional: Apply discount
  customer: {
    email: "customer@example.com", // Optional: Pre-fill customer info
  },
  customFields: [
    // Optional: Max 3 custom fields
    {
      key: "company",
      label: "Company Name",
      type: "text",
      optional: false,
    },
  ],
  successUrl: "https://yourapp.com/success",
  metadata: {
    userId: "user_123",
    source: "web",
  },
});

console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl); // Redirect user to this URL

// Get a checkout session
const retrievedCheckout = await creem.checkouts.retrieve("chck_1234567890");
```

### Customers

```ts theme={null}
// List customers
const customerPage = await creem.customers.list(1, 10);
const customers = customerPage.result.items;

// Get a customer by ID
const customer = await creem.customers.retrieve("cust_abc123");

// Get a customer by email
const customerByEmail = await creem.customers.retrieve(undefined, "customer@example.com");

// Create customer portal link
const portal = await creem.customers.generateBillingLinks({
  customerId: "cust_abc123",
});

console.log(portal.customerPortalLink); // Redirect user to portal
```

### Subscriptions

```ts theme={null}
// Get a subscription
const subscription = await creem.subscriptions.get("sub_abc123");

// Cancel a subscription
const canceledSubscription = await creem.subscriptions.cancel("sub_abc123", {
  mode: "immediate",
});

// Update a subscription (change units/seats)
const updated = await creem.subscriptions.update("sub_abc123", {
  items: [
    {
      id: "item_abc123", // Subscription item ID
      units: 5, // Update to 5 seats
    },
  ],
  updateBehavior: "proration-charge-immediately",
});

// Upgrade a subscription to a different product
const upgraded = await creem.subscriptions.upgrade("sub_abc123", {
  productId: "prod_premium", // New product ID
  updateBehavior: "proration-charge-immediately",
});
```

<Note>
  **Update Behavior Options:** - `proration-charge-immediately`: Calculate proration and charge
  immediately - `proration-charge`: Calculate proration and charge at next billing cycle -
  `proration-none`: No proration, just switch the plan
</Note>

### Licenses

```ts theme={null}
// Activate a license
const license = await creem.licenses.activate({
  key: "license_key_here",
  instanceName: "Production Server",
});

console.log(license.instance?.id); // Use this instance ID for validation

// Validate a license
const validatedLicense = await creem.licenses.validate({
  key: "license_key_here",
  instanceId: "inst_abc123",
});

console.log(validatedLicense.status); // "active" | "inactive" | "expired" | "disabled"

// Deactivate a license
const deactivatedLicense = await creem.licenses.deactivate({
  key: "license_key_here",
  instanceId: "inst_abc123",
});
```

### Discounts

```ts theme={null}
// Create a discount code
const discount = await creem.discounts.create({
  name: "Summer Sale 2024",
  code: "SUMMER2024", // Optional: Auto-generated if not provided
  type: "percentage",
  percentage: 20, // 20% off
  duration: "forever", // "forever" | "once" | "repeating"
  maxRedemptions: 100,
  appliesToProducts: ["prod_xxxxx"],
});

// Retrieve a discount by ID
const discountById = await creem.discounts.get("disc_xxxxx");

// Retrieve a discount by code
const discountByCode = await creem.discounts.get(undefined, "SUMMER2024");

// Delete a discount
await creem.discounts.delete("disc_xxxxx");
```

### Transactions

```ts theme={null}
// Get a transaction
const transaction = await creem.transactions.getById("txn_xxxxx");

// List transactions
const transactionPage = await creem.transactions.search(
  "cust_xxxxx", // customerId (optional)
  undefined, // orderId
  undefined, // productId
  1, // page
  50, // pageSize
);
const transactions = transactionPage.result.items;
```

***

## Standalone functions (tree-shakable)

Every SDK method is also available as a standalone function. This is useful for browser / serverless environments where **bundle size** matters.

```ts theme={null}
import { CreemCore } from "creem/core.js";
import { productsGet } from "creem/funcs/productsGet.js";

// Use `CreemCore` for best tree-shaking performance.
const creem = new CreemCore({
  apiKey: process.env["CREEM_API_KEY"] ?? "",
});

const res = await productsGet(creem, "prod_1234567890");
if (!res.ok) throw res.error;

console.log(res.value);
```

***

## Webhooks

The `creem` TypeScript SDK includes helpers for verifying webhook signatures and parsing raw webhook payloads. It does not include opinionated access-management callbacks, so your application remains responsible for deciding which events grant or revoke access.

* If you're on Next.js, prefer the [`@creem_io/nextjs`](/code/sdks/nextjs) `Webhook` helper.
* Otherwise, use `constructWebhookEventEntity` in your HTTP endpoint:

```ts theme={null}
import { constructWebhookEventEntity } from "creem/webhooks";

const event = await constructWebhookEventEntity(rawBody, request.headers, {
  secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
});

switch (event.eventType) {
  case "checkout.completed":
    console.log(event.object.id);
    // Grant access, send email, update your database, etc.
    break;
  case "subscription.canceled":
    console.log(event.object.id);
    // Revoke access or mark the subscription as canceled.
    break;
}
```

***

## TypeScript Support

The SDK is written in TypeScript and provides comprehensive type definitions:

```ts theme={null}
import type {
  CheckoutEntity,
  CustomerEntity,
  ProductEntity,
  SubscriptionEntity,
  TransactionEntity,
  LicenseEntity,
  DiscountEntity,
} from "creem/models/components";
```

All API responses are fully typed, and the SDK automatically converts snake\_case to camelCase for better TypeScript/JavaScript experience.

***

## Error Handling

The SDK throws errors when API calls fail. Always wrap SDK calls in try-catch blocks:

```ts theme={null}
try {
  const product = await creem.products.get("prod_xxxxx");
} catch (error) {
  console.error("Failed to retrieve product:", error);
  // Handle error appropriately
}
```

***

## References

* [Creem SDK on GitHub](https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-sdk)
* [Creem API Documentation](https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/introduction)
* [Creem Dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard)
* [Webhook Setup Guide](https://docs.creem.io/code/webhooks)

***

> For feedback or issues, open a PR or issue on the [Creem SDK GitHub](https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem-sdk).


# SDK Wrapper (creem_io, deprecated)
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/sdks/typescript-wrapper

Deprecated convenience wrapper SDK with helper functions for webhooks, access management, and simplified API interactions. Use the Core SDK (creem) for new integrations.

<Warning>
  **Deprecation Notice:** The `creem_io` wrapper package is deprecated. Existing integrations will continue to work, but new integrations should use the [TypeScript SDK (creem)](/code/sdks/typescript). To update an existing integration, follow the [migration guide](/code/sdks/migrate-from-creem-io).
</Warning>

<Info>
  This page is kept as a reference for existing `creem_io` integrations.
</Info>

<Card title="Migrate to the creem SDK" icon="arrow-right" href="/code/sdks/migrate-from-creem-io">
  Replace `creem_io` imports, update API calls, and move webhook handling to the
  typed `creem` SDK helpers.
</Card>

## Overview

The deprecated `creem_io` package is a convenience wrapper around the Creem API that provides:

* **Simplified webhook handling** with `onGrantAccess` and `onRevokeAccess` callbacks
* **Automatic signature verification** for webhook events
* **Type-safe event handlers** for all webhook events
* **Framework-agnostic** webhook processing

For new projects, use the [TypeScript SDK (creem)](/code/sdks/typescript), which is the recommended SDK with full API coverage and active support.

***

## Installation

For existing `creem_io` integrations, install with your preferred package manager:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm install creem_io
  ```

  ```bash yarn theme={null}
  yarn add creem_io
  ```

  ```bash pnpm theme={null}
  pnpm add creem_io
  ```

  ```bash bun theme={null}
  bun add creem_io
  ```
</CodeGroup>

***

## Quick Start

```ts theme={null}
import { createCreem } from 'creem_io';

const creem = createCreem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET, // optional, for webhooks
  testMode: false, // set to true for test mode
});

// Retrieve a product
const product = await creem.products.get({
  productId: 'prod_7CIbZEZnRC5DWibmoOboOu',
});
console.log(product);

// Create a checkout session
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_xxxxx',
  successUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/success',
  metadata: {
    userId: 'user_123',
  },
});
console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl); // Redirect user to this URL
```

***

### Environment Variables

We recommend storing your credentials in environment variables:

```bash theme={null}
CREEM_API_KEY=your_api_key
CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret
```

***

## API Resources

The SDK organizes all operations into logical resources:

### Products

```ts theme={null}
// List products
const products = await creem.products.list({
  page: 1,
  limit: 10,
});

// Get a product
const product = await creem.products.get({
  productId: 'prod_7CIbb...',
});

// Create a product
creem.products.create({
  name: 'Test Product',
  description: 'Test Product Description',
  price: 1000, // In cents
  currency: 'USD',
  billingType: 'recurring',
  billingPeriod: 'every-month',
});

// Search products
const products = await creem.products.list({
  page: 1,
  limit: 10,
});
```

### Checkouts

```ts theme={null}
// Create a checkout session
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_xxxxx',
  units: 2, // Optional: Number of units (default: 1)
  discountCode: 'SUMMER2024', // Optional: Apply discount
  customer: {
    email: 'customer@example.com', // Optional: Pre-fill customer info
  },
  customField: [
    // Optional: Max 3 custom fields
    {
      key: 'company',
      label: 'Company Name',
      type: 'text',
      optional: false,
    },
  ],
  successUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/success',
  metadata: {
    userId: 'user_123',
    source: 'web',
  },
});

console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl); // Redirect user to this URL

// Get a checkout session
const retrievedCheckout = await creem.checkouts.get({
  checkoutId: 'chck_1234567890',
});
```

### Customers

```ts theme={null}
// List customers
const customers = await creem.customers.list({
  page: 1,
  limit: 10,
});

// Get a customer by ID
const customer = await creem.customers.get({
  customerId: 'cust_abc123',
});

// Get a customer by email
const customerByEmail = await creem.customers.get({
  email: 'customer@example.com',
});

// Create customer portal link
const portal = await creem.customers.createPortal({
  customerId: 'cust_abc123',
});

console.log(portal.customerPortalLink); // Redirect user to portal
```

### Subscriptions

```ts theme={null}
// Get a subscription
const subscription = await creem.subscriptions.get({
  subscriptionId: 'sub_abc123',
});

// Cancel a subscription
const canceledSubscription = await creem.subscriptions.cancel({
  subscriptionId: 'sub_abc123',
});

// Update a subscription (change units/seats)
const updated = await creem.subscriptions.update({
  subscriptionId: 'sub_abc123',
  items: [
    {
      id: 'item_abc123', // Subscription item ID
      units: 5, // Update to 5 seats
    },
  ],
  updateBehavior: 'proration-charge-immediately',
});

// Upgrade a subscription to a different product
const upgraded = await creem.subscriptions.upgrade({
  subscriptionId: 'sub_abc123',
  productId: 'prod_premium', // New product ID
  updateBehavior: 'proration-charge-immediately',
});
```

<Note>
  **Update Behavior Options:** - `proration-charge-immediately`: Calculate
  proration and charge immediately - `proration-charge`: Calculate proration and
  charge at next billing cycle - `proration-none`: No proration, just switch the
  plan
</Note>

### Licenses

```ts theme={null}
// Activate a license
const license = await creem.licenses.activate({
  key: 'license_key_here',
  instanceName: 'Production Server',
});

console.log(license.instance?.id); // Use this instance ID for validation

// Validate a license
const validatedLicense = await creem.licenses.validate({
  key: 'license_key_here',
  instanceId: 'inst_abc123',
});

console.log(validatedLicense.status); // "active" | "inactive" | "expired" | "disabled"

// Deactivate a license
const deactivatedLicense = await creem.licenses.deactivate({
  key: 'license_key_here',
  instanceId: 'inst_abc123',
});
```

### Discounts

```ts theme={null}
// Create a discount code
const discount = await creem.discounts.create({
  name: 'Summer Sale 2024',
  code: 'SUMMER2024', // Optional: Auto-generated if not provided
  type: 'percentage',
  percentage: 20, // 20% off
  duration: 'forever', // "forever" | "once" | "repeating"
  maxRedemptions: 100,
});

// Retrieve a discount by ID
const discount = await creem.discounts.get({
  discountId: 'disc_xxxxx',
});

// Retrieve a discount by code
const discountByCode = await creem.discounts.get({
  discountCode: 'SUMMER2024',
});

// Delete a discount
await creem.discounts.delete({
  discountId: 'disc_xxxxx',
});
```

### Transactions

```ts theme={null}
// Get a transaction
const transaction = await creem.transactions.get({
  transactionId: 'txn_xxxxx',
});

// List transactions
const transactions = await creem.transactions.list({
  customerId: 'cust_xxxxx', // Optional: filter by customer
  page: 1,
  limit: 50,
});
```

***

## Webhooks

Handle Creem webhook events in your application. The SDK provides automatic signature verification and type-safe event handlers.

### Basic Webhook Setup

```ts theme={null}
import { createCreem } from 'creem_io';

const creem = createCreem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
});

// In your webhook endpoint
app.post('/webhook', async (req, res) => {
  try {
    await creem.webhooks.handleEvents(
      req.body, // raw body as string
      req.headers['creem-signature'],
      {
        onCheckoutCompleted: async (data) => {
          console.log('Checkout completed:', data.customer?.email);
        },

        onGrantAccess: async (context) => {
          // Grant user access when subscription is active/trialing/paid
          const userId = context.metadata?.userId;
          await grantUserAccess(userId);
        },

        onRevokeAccess: async (context) => {
          // Revoke access when subscription is paused/expired
          const userId = context.metadata?.userId;
          await revokeUserAccess(userId);
        },
      }
    );

    res.status(200).send('OK');
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Webhook error:', error);
    res.status(400).send('Invalid signature');
  }
});
```

### Access Management Callbacks

The `onGrantAccess` and `onRevokeAccess` callbacks simplify subscription access management:

```ts theme={null}
onGrantAccess: async ({ reason, customer, product, metadata }) => {
  // Called for: subscription.active, subscription.trialing, subscription.paid
  const userId = metadata?.userId as string;

  await db.user.update({
    where: { id: userId },
    data: { subscriptionActive: true },
  });

  console.log(`Granted ${reason} to ${customer.email}`);
},

onRevokeAccess: async ({ reason, customer, product, metadata }) => {
  // Called for: subscription.paused, subscription.expired
  const userId = metadata?.userId as string;

  await db.user.update({
    where: { id: userId },
    data: { subscriptionActive: false },
  });

  console.log(`Revoked access (${reason}) from ${customer.email}`);
},
```

### All Available Webhook Events

```ts theme={null}
await creem.webhooks.handleEvents(body, signature, {
  // Checkout events
  onCheckoutCompleted: async (data) => {},

  // Access management (simplified)
  onGrantAccess: async (context) => {},
  onRevokeAccess: async (context) => {},

  // Individual subscription events
  onSubscriptionActive: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionTrialing: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionCanceled: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionPaid: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionExpired: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionUnpaid: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionPastDue: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionPaused: async (data) => {},
  onSubscriptionUpdate: async (data) => {},

  // Other events
  onRefundCreated: async (data) => {},
  onDisputeCreated: async (data) => {},
});
```

### Framework-Specific Examples

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js App Router">
    ```ts theme={null}
    import { NextRequest } from "next/server";
    import { createCreem } from "creem_io";

    const creem = createCreem({
    apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
    webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
    });

    export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
      try {
        const body = await req.text();
        const signature = req.headers.get("creem-signature")!;

        await creem.webhooks.handleEvents(body, signature, {
          onCheckoutCompleted: async (data) => {
            // Handle checkout completion
          },
          onGrantAccess: async (context) => {
            // Grant access to user
          },
        });

        return new Response("OK", { status: 200 });

    } catch (error) {
    return new Response("Invalid signature", { status: 400 });
    }
    }

    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Express">
    ```ts theme={null}
    import express from "express";

    app.post(
      "/webhook",
      express.raw({ type: "application/json" }),
      async (req, res) => {
        try {
          await creem.webhooks.handleEvents(
            req.body,
            req.headers["creem-signature"],
            {
              onCheckoutCompleted: async (data) => {
                // Handle checkout
              },
            }
          );
          res.status(200).send("OK");
        } catch (error) {
          res.status(400).send("Invalid signature");
        }
      }
    );
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Fastify">
    ```ts theme={null}
    fastify.post("/webhook", async (request, reply) => {
      try {
        await creem.webhooks.handleEvents(
          request.rawBody,
          request.headers["creem-signature"],
          {
            onCheckoutCompleted: async (data) => {
              // Handle checkout
            },
          }
        );
        reply.code(200).send("OK");
      } catch (error) {
        reply.code(400).send("Invalid signature");
      }
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Hono">
    ```ts theme={null}
    app.post("/webhook", async (c) => {
      try {
        const body = await c.req.text();
        const signature = c.req.header("creem-signature");

        await creem.webhooks.handleEvents(body, signature, {
          onCheckoutCompleted: async (data) => {
            // Handle checkout
          },
        });

        return c.text("OK");

    } catch (error) {
    return c.text("Invalid signature", 400);
    }
    });

    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## TypeScript Support

The SDK is written in TypeScript and provides comprehensive type definitions:

```ts theme={null}
import type {
  Checkout,
  Customer,
  Product,
  Subscription,
  Transaction,
  License,
  Discount,
  WebhookOptions,
  CheckoutCompletedEvent,
  SubscriptionEvent,
  GrantAccessContext,
  RevokeAccessContext,
} from "creem_io";
```

All API responses are fully typed, and the SDK automatically converts snake\_case to camelCase for better TypeScript/JavaScript experience.

***

## Error Handling

The SDK throws errors when API calls fail. Always wrap SDK calls in try-catch blocks:

```ts theme={null}
try {
  const product = await creem.products.get({
    productId: 'prod_xxxxx',
  });
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Failed to retrieve product:', error);
  // Handle error appropriately
}
```

***

## References

* [Creem SDK on GitHub](https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem_io)
* [Creem API Documentation](https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/introduction)
* [Creem Dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard)
* [Webhook Setup Guide](https://docs.creem.io/code/webhooks)

***

> For feedback or issues, open a PR or issue on the [Creem SDK GitHub](https://github.com/armitage-labs/creem_io).


# Webhooks
Source: https://docs.creem.io/code/webhooks

Creem webhooks guide: receive real-time payment notifications, handle subscription lifecycle events, and verify webhook signatures securely.

## What is a webhook?

Creem uses webhooks to push real-time notifications to you about your payments and subscriptions. All webhooks use HTTPS and deliver a JSON payload that can be used by your application. You can use webhook feeds to do things like:

* Automatically enable access to a user after a successful payment
* Automatically remove access to a user after a canceled subscription
* Confirm that a payment has been received by the same customer that initiated it.

In case webhooks are not successfully received by your endpoint, Creem automatically retries to send the request with a progressive backoff period of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes and 1 hour. You can also resend webhook events manually from your Merchant dashboard under [Developers section](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers).

## Steps to receive a webhook

You can start receiving real-time events in your app using the steps:

* Create a local endpoint to receive requests
* Register your development webhook endpoint on the Developers tab of the Creem dashboard
* Test that your webhook endpoint is working properly using the test environment
* Deploy your webhook endpoint to production
* Register your production webhook endpoint on Creem live dashboard

<Info>
  On Next.js projects, the
  <a href="/code/sdks/nextjs">@creem\_io/nextjs adapter</a> exports a `Webhook`
  helper that verifies signatures and surfaces typed lifecycle callbacks. Use it
  as your default implementation before falling back to manual parsing.
</Info>

### 1. Create a local endpoint to receive requests

In your local application, create a new route that can accept POST requests.

<CodeGroup>
  ```ts Next.js theme={null}
  // app/api/webhook/creem/route.ts
  import { Webhook } from '@creem_io/nextjs';

  export const POST = Webhook({
    webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
    onCheckoutCompleted: async ({ customer, product }) => {
      console.log(`${customer.email} purchased ${product.name}`);
    },
    onGrantAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
      const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;
      await grantAccess(userId, customer.email);
    },
    onRevokeAccess: async ({ customer, metadata }) => {
      const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;
      await revokeAccess(userId, customer.email);
    },
  });
  ```

  ```ts Node.js theme={null}
  import type { NextApiRequest, NextApiResponse } from 'next';

  export default async function handler(
    req: NextApiRequest,
    res: NextApiResponse
  ) {
    if (req.method !== 'POST') {
      return res.status(405).end();
    }

    const payload = req.body;
    console.log(payload);
    res.status(200).end();
  }
  ```
</CodeGroup>

On receiving an event, you should respond with an HTTP 200 OK to signal to Creem that the event was successfully delivered.

### 2. Register your development webhook endpoint

Register your publicly accessible HTTPS URL in the Creem dashboard.

<Tip>
  You can create a tunnel to your localhost server using a tool like ngrok. For
  example: [https://8733-191-204-177-89.sa.ngrok.io/api/webhooks](https://8733-191-204-177-89.sa.ngrok.io/api/webhooks)
</Tip>

<img />

### 3. Test that your webhook endpoint is working properly

Create a few test payments to check that your webhook endpoint is receiving the events.

### 4. Deploy your webhook endpoint

After you're done testing, deploy your webhook endpoint to production.

### 5. Register your production webhook endpoint

Once your webhook endpoint is deployed to production, you can register it in the Creem dashboard.

## Network Configuration

<Info>
  Creem does not provide static source IP addresses for outbound webhooks in
  either Test Mode or production. If your firewall or WAF protects the webhook
  endpoint, do not rely on source-IP allowlists as the authentication mechanism.
  Keep the endpoint reachable over HTTPS and verify every request with the
  `creem-signature` header.
</Info>

<Tip>
  Bot protection and WAF products can challenge webhook deliveries because
  webhooks are automated server-to-server requests. If this happens, add a
  route-level exception or skip rule for your webhook endpoint. On Cloudflare
  specifically, Bot Fight Mode cannot be skipped with custom rules; disable it
  or use Super Bot Fight Mode or Bot Management with a skip rule.
</Tip>

## Webhook Signatures

### How to verify Creem signature?

Creem signature is sent in the `creem-signature` header of the webhook request. The signature is generated using the HMAC-SHA256 algorithm with the webhook secret as the key, and the request payload as the message.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Webhook Header">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
    'creem-signature': 'dd7bdd2cf1f6bac6e171c6c508c157b7cd3cc1fd196394277fb59ba0bdd9b87b'
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

Use the TypeScript SDK to verify the signature before processing the event payload.

<Tip>
  You can find your webhook secret on the Developers>Webhook page.
</Tip>

<img />

```typescript theme={null}
import { verifyWebhookSignature } from 'creem/webhooks';

await verifyWebhookSignature(rawBody, request.headers, {
  secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
});
```

If you are not using the SDK, generate the signature with HMAC-SHA256 using the raw request body and compare it with the `creem-signature` header.

```typescript theme={null}
import * as crypto from 'crypto';

  generateSignature(payload: string, secret: string): string {
    const computedSignature = crypto
      .createHmac('sha256', secret)
      .update(payload)
      .digest('hex');
    return computedSignature;
  }
```

In the code snippet above, the `payload` is the request body, and the `secret` is the webhook secret.
Simply compare the generated Signature with the one received on the header to complete the verification process.

## Event Types

List of supported event types and their payloads.

### checkout.completed

A checkout session was completed, returning all the information about the payment and the order created.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_5WHHcZPv7VS0YUsberIuOz",
      "eventType": "checkout.completed",
      "created_at": 1728734325927,
      "object": {
        "id": "ch_4l0N34kxo16AhRKUHFUuXr",
        "object": "checkout",
        "request_id": "my-request-id",
        "order": {
          "id": "ord_4aDwWXjMLpes4Kj4XqNnUA",
          "customer": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
          "product": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
          "amount": 1000,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "status": "paid",
          "type": "recurring",
          "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:33.097Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:33.097Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "product": {
          "id": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
          "name": "Monthly",
          "description": "Monthly",
          "image_url": null,
          "price": 1000,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "billing_type": "recurring",
          "billing_period": "every-month",
          "status": "active",
          "tax_mode": "exclusive",
          "tax_category": "saas",
          "default_success_url": "",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "customer": {
          "id": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
          "object": "customer",
          "email": "customer@emaildomain",
          "name": "Tester Test",
          "country": "NL",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "subscription": {
          "id": "sub_6pC2lNB6joCRQIZ1aMrTpi",
          "object": "subscription",
          "product": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
          "customer": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
          "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
          "status": "active",
          "canceled_at": null,
          "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
          "metadata": {
            "custom_data": "mycustom data",
            "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
          },
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "custom_fields": [],
        "status": "completed",
        "metadata": {
          "custom_data": "mycustom data",
          "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
        },
        "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.active

Received when a new subscription is created, the payment was successful and Creem collected the payment creating a new subscription object in your account.
Use only for synchronization, we encourage using `subscription.paid` for activating access.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_6EptlmjazyGhEPiNQ5f4lz",
      "eventType": "subscription.active",
      "created_at": 1728734325927,
      "object": {
          "id": "sub_21lfZb67szyvMiXnm6SVi0",
          "object": "subscription",
          "product": {
              "id": "prod_AnVJ11ujp7x953ARpJvAF",
              "name": "My Product - Product 01",
              "description": "Test my product",
              "image_url": null,
              "price": 10000,
              "currency": "EUR",
              "billing_type": "recurring",
              "billing_period": "every-month",
              "status": "active",
              "tax_mode": "inclusive",
              "tax_category": "saas",
              "default_success_url": "",
              "created_at": "2024-09-16T16:12:09.813Z",
              "updated_at": "2024-09-16T16:12:09.813Z",
              "mode": "local"
          },
          "customer": {
              "id": "cust_3biFPNt4Cz5YRDSdIqs7kc",
              "object": "customer",
              "email": "customer@emaildomain",
              "name": "Tester Test",
              "country": "SE",
              "created_at": "2024-09-16T16:13:39.265Z",
              "updated_at": "2024-09-16T16:13:39.265Z",
              "mode": "local"
          },
          "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
          "status": "active",
          "canceled_at": "2024-09-16T19:40:41.984Z",
          "created_at": "2024-09-16T19:40:41.984Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-09-16T19:40:42.121Z",
          "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.paid

A subscription transaction was paid by the customer

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_21mO1jWmU2QHe7u2oFV7y1",
      "eventType": "subscription.paid",
      "created_at": 1728734327355,
      "object": {
        "id": "sub_6pC2lNB6joCRQIZ1aMrTpi",
        "object": "subscription",
        "product": {
          "id": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
          "name": "Monthly",
          "description": "Monthly",
          "image_url": null,
          "price": 1000,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "billing_type": "recurring",
          "billing_period": "every-month",
          "status": "active",
          "tax_mode": "exclusive",
          "tax_category": "saas",
          "default_success_url": "",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "customer": {
          "id": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
          "object": "customer",
          "email": "customer@emaildomain",
          "name": "Tester Test",
          "country": "NL",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
        "status": "active",
        "last_transaction_id": "tran_5yMaWzAl3jxuGJMCOrYWwk",
        "last_transaction_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:47.109Z",
        "next_transaction_date": "2024-11-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "current_period_start_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "current_period_end_date": "2024-11-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "canceled_at": null,
        "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
        "metadata": {
          "custom_data": "mycustom data",
          "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
        },
        "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.canceled

The subscription was canceled by the merchant or by the customer.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_2iGTc600qGW6FBzloh2Nr7",
      "eventType": "subscription.canceled",
      "created_at": 1728734337932,
      "object": {
        "id": "sub_6pC2lNB6joCRQIZ1aMrTpi",
        "object": "subscription",
        "product": {
          "id": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
          "name": "Monthly",
          "description": "Monthly",
          "image_url": null,
          "price": 1000,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "billing_type": "recurring",
          "billing_period": "every-month",
          "status": "active",
          "tax_mode": "exclusive",
          "tax_category": "saas",
          "default_success_url": "",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "customer": {
          "id": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
          "object": "customer",
          "email": "customer@emaildomain",
          "name": "Tester Test",
          "country": "NL",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
        "status": "canceled",
        "last_transaction_id": "tran_5yMaWzAl3jxuGJMCOrYWwk",
        "last_transaction_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:47.109Z",
        "current_period_start_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "current_period_end_date": "2024-11-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "canceled_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:57.813Z",
        "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:57.827Z",
        "metadata": {
          "custom_data": "mycustom data",
          "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
        },
        "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.scheduled\_cancel

The subscription was scheduled for cancellation at the end of the current billing period. The subscription remains active until `current_period_end_date`, after which it transitions to `canceled`.
This event is triggered when a customer or merchant requests cancellation but opts to cancel at the end of the period rather than immediately. You can use this event to notify the customer about the upcoming cancellation or to offer retention incentives.

The subscription can be resumed before the period ends using the [Resume Subscription](/api-reference/endpoint/subscriptions/resume-subscription) endpoint, which will change the status back to `active` and prevent the cancellation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_4RfTc700qGW6FBzloh3Ms8",
      "eventType": "subscription.scheduled_cancel",
      "created_at": 1728734337932,
      "object": {
        "id": "sub_6pC2lNB6joCRQIZ1aMrTpi",
        "object": "subscription",
        "product": {
          "id": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
          "name": "Monthly",
          "description": "Monthly",
          "image_url": null,
          "price": 1000,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "billing_type": "recurring",
          "billing_period": "every-month",
          "status": "active",
          "tax_mode": "exclusive",
          "tax_category": "saas",
          "default_success_url": "",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "customer": {
          "id": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
          "object": "customer",
          "email": "customer@emaildomain",
          "name": "Tester Test",
          "country": "NL",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
        "status": "scheduled_cancel",
        "last_transaction_id": "tran_5yMaWzAl3jxuGJMCOrYWwk",
        "last_transaction_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:47.109Z",
        "current_period_start_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "current_period_end_date": "2024-11-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "canceled_at": null,
        "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-10-12T11:59:15.827Z",
        "metadata": {
          "custom_data": "mycustom data",
          "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
        },
        "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.past\_due

The subscription payment has failed and the subscription is now past due. This occurs when a payment attempt fails (e.g., card declined, insufficient funds). Creem will automatically retry the payment according to the retry schedule. If a retry succeeds, the subscription transitions back to `active`. If all retries are exhausted, the subscription is canceled.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_7HkTd800rHX7GCampi4Nt9",
      "eventType": "subscription.past_due",
      "created_at": 1728734337932,
      "object": {
        "id": "sub_6pC2lNB6joCRQIZ1aMrTpi",
        "object": "subscription",
        "product": {
          "id": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
          "name": "Monthly",
          "description": "Monthly",
          "image_url": null,
          "price": 1000,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "billing_type": "recurring",
          "billing_period": "every-month",
          "status": "active",
          "tax_mode": "exclusive",
          "tax_category": "saas",
          "default_success_url": "",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T11:50:00.182Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "customer": {
          "id": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
          "object": "customer",
          "email": "customer@emaildomain",
          "name": "Tester Test",
          "country": "NL",
          "created_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
          "mode": "local"
        },
        "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
        "status": "past_due",
        "last_transaction_id": "tran_5yMaWzAl3jxuGJMCOrYWwk",
        "last_transaction_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:47.109Z",
        "current_period_start_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "current_period_end_date": "2024-11-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "canceled_at": null,
        "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-11-12T12:05:30.827Z",
        "metadata": {
          "custom_data": "mycustom data",
          "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
        },
        "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.expired

The subscription was expired, given that the `current_end_period` has been reached without a new payment.
Payment retries can happen at this stage, and the subscription status will be terminal only when status is changed to `canceled`.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_V5CxhipUu10BYonO2Vshb",
      "eventType": "subscription.expired",
      "created_at": 1734463872058,
      "object": {
          "id": "sub_7FgHvrOMC28tG5DEemoCli",
          "object": "subscription",
          "product": {
              "id": "prod_3ELsC3Lt97orn81SOdgQI3",
              "name": "Subs",
              "description": "Subs",
              "image_url": null,
              "price": 1200,
              "currency": "EUR",
              "billing_type": "recurring",
              "billing_period": "every-year",
              "status": "active",
              "tax_mode": "exclusive",
              "tax_category": "saas",
              "default_success_url": "",
              "created_at": "2024-12-11T17:33:32.186Z",
              "updated_at": "2024-12-11T17:33:32.186Z",
              "mode": "local"
          },
          "customer": {
              "id": "cust_3y4k2CELGsw7n9Eeeiw2hm",
              "object": "customer",
              "email": "customer@emaildomain",
              "name": "Alec Erasmus",
              "country": "NL",
              "created_at": "2024-12-09T16:09:20.709Z",
              "updated_at": "2024-12-09T16:09:20.709Z",
              "mode": "local"
          },
          "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
          "status": "active",
          "last_transaction_id": "tran_6ZeTvMqMkGdAIIjw5aAcnh",
          "last_transaction_date": "2024-12-16T12:40:12.658Z",
          "next_transaction_date": "2025-12-16T12:39:47.000Z",
          "current_period_start_date": "2024-12-16T12:39:47.000Z",
          "current_period_end_date": "2024-12-16T12:39:47.000Z",
          "canceled_at": null,
          "created_at": "2024-12-16T12:40:05.058Z",
          "updated_at": "2024-12-16T12:40:05.058Z",
          "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### refund.created

A refund was created by the merchant

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
    "id": "evt_61eTsJHUgInFw2BQKhTiPV",
    "eventType": "refund.created",
    "created_at": 1728734351631,
    "object": {
      "id": "ref_3DB9NQFvk18TJwSqd0N6bd",
      "object": "refund",
      "status": "succeeded",
      "refund_amount": 1210,
      "refund_currency": "EUR",
      "reason": "requested_by_customer",
      "transaction": {
        "id": "tran_5yMaWzAl3jxuGJMCOrYWwk",
        "object": "transaction",
        "amount": 1000,
        "amount_paid": 1210,
        "currency": "EUR",
        "type": "invoice",
        "tax_country": "NL",
        "tax_amount": 210,
        "status": "refunded",
        "refunded_amount": 1210,
        "order": "ord_4aDwWXjMLpes4Kj4XqNnUA",
        "subscription": "sub_6pC2lNB6joCRQIZ1aMrTpi",
        "description": "Subscription payment",
        "period_start": 1728734318000,
        "period_end": 1731412718000,
        "created_at": 1728734327109,
        "mode": "local"
      },
      "subscription": {
        "id": "sub_6pC2lNB6joCRQIZ1aMrTpi",
        "object": "subscription",
        "product": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
        "customer": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
        "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
        "status": "canceled",
        "last_transaction_id": "tran_5yMaWzAl3jxuGJMCOrYWwk",
        "last_transaction_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:47.109Z",
        "current_period_start_date": "2024-10-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "current_period_end_date": "2024-11-12T11:58:38.000Z",
        "canceled_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:57.813Z",
        "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:45.425Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:57.827Z",
        "metadata": {
          "custom_data": "mycustom data",
          "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
        },
        "mode": "local"
      },
      "checkout": {
        "id": "ch_4l0N34kxo16AhRKUHFUuXr",
        "object": "checkout",
        "request_id": "my-request-id",
        "custom_fields": [],
        "status": "completed",
        "metadata": {
          "custom_data": "mycustom data",
          "internal_customer_id": "internal_customer_id"
        },
        "mode": "local"
      },
      "order": {
        "id": "ord_4aDwWXjMLpes4Kj4XqNnUA",
        "customer": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
        "product": "prod_d1AY2Sadk9YAvLI0pj97f",
        "amount": 1000,
        "currency": "EUR",
        "status": "paid",
        "type": "recurring",
        "created_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:33.097Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-10-12T11:58:33.097Z",
        "mode": "local"
      },
      "customer": {
        "id": "cust_1OcIK1GEuVvXZwD19tjq2z",
        "object": "customer",
        "email": "customer@emaildomain",
        "name": "Tester Test",
        "country": "NL",
        "created_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-10-11T09:16:48.557Z",
        "mode": "local"
      },
      "created_at": 1728734351525,
      "mode": "local"
    }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### dispute.created

A dispute was created by the customer

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "evt_6mfLDL7P0NYwYQqCrICvDH",
      "eventType": "dispute.created",
      "created_at": 1750941264812,
      "object": {
        "id": "disp_6vSsOdTANP5PhOzuDlUuXE",
        "object": "dispute",
        "amount": 1331,
        "currency": "EUR",
        "transaction": {
          "id": "tran_4Dk8CxWFdceRUQgMFhCCXX",
          "object": "transaction",
          "amount": 1100,
          "amount_paid": 1331,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "type": "invoice",
          "tax_country": "NL",
          "tax_amount": 231,
          "status": "chargeback",
          "refunded_amount": 1331,
          "order": "ord_57bf8042UmG8fFypxZrfnj",
          "subscription": "sub_5sD6zM482uwOaEoyEUDDJs",
          "customer": "cust_OJPZd2GMxgo1MGPNXXBSN",
          "description": "Subscription payment",
          "period_start": 1750941201000,
          "period_end": 1753533201000,
          "created_at": 1750941205659,
          "mode": "sandbox"
        },
        "subscription": {
          "id": "sub_5sD6zM482uwOaEoyEUDDJs",
          "object": "subscription",
          "product": "prod_3EFtQRQ9SNIizK3xwfxZHu",
          "customer": "cust_OJPZd2GMxgo1MGPNXXBSN",
          "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
          "status": "active",
          "current_period_start_date": "2025-06-26T12:33:21.000Z",
          "current_period_end_date": "2025-07-26T12:33:21.000Z",
          "canceled_at": null,
          "created_at": "2025-06-26T12:33:23.589Z",
          "updated_at": "2025-06-26T12:33:26.102Z",
          "mode": "sandbox"
        },
        "checkout": {
          "id": "ch_1bJMvqGGzHIftf4ewLXJeq",
          "object": "checkout",
          "product": "prod_3EFtQRQ9SNIizK3xwfxZHu",
          "units": 1,
          "custom_fields": [
            {
              "key": "testing",
              "text": {
                "value": "asdfasdf",
                "max_length": 255
              },
              "type": "text",
              "label": "Testing",
              "optional": false
            }
          ],
          "status": "completed",
          "mode": "sandbox"
        },
        "order": {
          "object": "order",
          "id": "ord_57bf8042UmG8fFypxZrfnj",
          "customer": "cust_OJPZd2GMxgo1MGPNXXBSN",
          "product": "prod_3EFtQRQ9SNIizK3xwfxZHu",
          "amount": 1100,
          "currency": "EUR",
          "sub_total": 1100,
          "tax_amount": 231,
          "amount_due": 1331,
          "amount_paid": 1331,
          "status": "paid",
          "type": "recurring",
          "transaction": "tran_4Dk8CxWFdceRUQgMFhCCXX",
          "created_at": "2025-06-26T12:32:41.395Z",
          "updated_at": "2025-06-26T12:32:41.395Z",
          "mode": "sandbox"
        },
        "customer": {
          "id": "cust_OJPZd2GMxgo1MGPNXXBSN",
          "object": "customer",
          "email": "customer@emaildomain",
          "name": "Alec Erasmus",
          "country": "NL",
          "created_at": "2025-02-05T10:11:01.146Z",
          "updated_at": "2025-02-05T10:11:01.146Z",
          "mode": "sandbox"
        },
        "created_at": 1750941264728,
        "mode": "local"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.update

A subscription object was updated

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
    "id": "evt_5pJMUuvqaqvttFVUvtpY32",
    "eventType": "subscription.update",
    "created_at": 1737890536421,
    "object": {
      "id": "sub_2qAuJgWmXhXHAuef9k4Kur",
      "object": "subscription",
      "product": {
        "id": "prod_1dP15yoyogQe2seEt1Evf3",
        "name": "Monthly Sub",
        "description": "Test Test",
        "image_url": null,
        "price": 1000,
        "currency": "EUR",
        "billing_type": "recurring",
        "billing_period": "every-month",
        "status": "active",
        "tax_mode": "exclusive",
        "tax_category": "saas",
        "default_success_url": "",
        "created_at": "2025-01-26T11:17:16.082Z",
        "updated_at": "2025-01-26T11:17:16.082Z",
        "mode": "local"
      },
      "customer": {
        "id": "cust_2fQZKKUZqtNhH2oDWevQkW",
        "object": "customer",
        "email": "customer@emaildomain",
        "name": "John Doe",
        "country": "NL",
        "created_at": "2025-01-26T11:18:24.071Z",
        "updated_at": "2025-01-26T11:18:24.071Z",
        "mode": "local"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "object": "subscription_item",
          "id": "sitem_3QWlqRbAat2eBRakAxFtt9",
          "product_id": "prod_5jnudVkLGZWF4AqMFBs5t5",
          "price_id": "pprice_4W0mJK6uGiQzHbVhfaFTl1",
          "units": 1,
          "created_at": "2025-01-26T11:20:40.296Z",
          "updated_at": "2025-01-26T11:20:40.296Z",
          "mode": "local"
        }
      ],
      "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
      "status": "active",
      "current_period_start_date": "2025-01-26T11:20:36.000Z",
      "current_period_end_date": "2025-02-26T11:20:36.000Z",
      "canceled_at": null,
      "created_at": "2025-01-26T11:20:40.292Z",
      "updated_at": "2025-01-26T11:22:16.388Z",
      "mode": "local"
    }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.trialing

A subscription started a trial period

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
    "id": "evt_2ciAM8ABYtj0pVueeJPxUZ",
    "eventType": "subscription.trialing",
    "created_at": 1739963911073,
    "object": {
      "id": "sub_dxiauR8zZOwULx5QM70wJ",
      "object": "subscription",
      "product": {
        "id": "prod_3kpf0ZdpcfsSCQ3kDiwg9m",
        "name": "trail",
        "description": "asdfasf",
        "image_url": null,
        "price": 1100,
        "currency": "EUR",
        "billing_type": "recurring",
        "billing_period": "every-month",
        "status": "active",
        "tax_mode": "exclusive",
        "tax_category": "saas",
        "default_success_url": "",
        "created_at": "2025-02-19T11:18:07.570Z",
        "updated_at": "2025-02-19T11:18:07.570Z",
        "mode": "test"
      },
      "customer": {
        "id": "cust_4fpU8kYkQmI1XKBwU2qeME",
        "object": "customer",
        "email": "customer@emaildomain",
        "name": "Alec Erasmus",
        "country": "NL",
        "created_at": "2024-11-07T23:21:11.763Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-11-07T23:21:11.763Z",
        "mode": "test"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "object": "subscription_item",
          "id": "sitem_1xbHCmIM61DHGRBCFn0W1L",
          "product_id": "prod_3kpf0ZdpcfsSCQ3kDiwg9m",
          "price_id": "pprice_517h9CebmM3P079bGAXHnE",
          "units": 1,
          "created_at": "2025-02-19T11:18:30.690Z",
          "updated_at": "2025-02-19T11:18:30.690Z",
          "mode": "test"
        }
      ],
      "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
      "status": "trialing",
      "current_period_start_date": "2025-02-19T11:18:25.000Z",
      "current_period_end_date": "2025-02-26T11:18:25.000Z",
      "canceled_at": null,
      "created_at": "2025-02-19T11:18:30.674Z",
      "updated_at": "2025-02-19T11:18:30.674Z",
      "mode": "test"
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### subscription.paused

A checkout session was completed, returning all the information about the payment and the order created.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sample Request Body">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
    "id": "evt_5veN2cn5N9Grz8u7w3yJuL",
    "eventType": "subscription.paused",
    "created_at": 1754041946898,
    "object": {
      "id": "sub_3ZT1iYMeDBpiUpRTqq4veE",
      "object": "subscription",
      "product": {
        "id": "prod_sYwbyE1tPbsqbLu6S0bsR",
        "object": "product",
        "name": "Prod",
        "description": "My Product Description",
        "price": 2000,
        "currency": "EUR",
        "billing_type": "recurring",
        "billing_period": "every-month",
        "status": "active",
        "tax_mode": "exclusive",
        "tax_category": "saas",
        "default_success_url": "",
        "created_at": "2025-08-01T09:51:26.277Z",
        "updated_at": "2025-08-01T09:51:26.277Z",
        "mode": "test"
      },
      "customer": {
        "id": "cust_4fpU8kYkQmI1XKBwU2qeME",
        "object": "customer",
        "email": "customer@emaildomain",
        "name": "Test Test",
        "country": "NL",
        "created_at": "2024-11-07T23:21:11.763Z",
        "updated_at": "2024-11-07T23:21:11.763Z",
        "mode": "test"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "object": "subscription_item",
          "id": "sitem_1ZIqcUuxKKDTj5WZPNsN6C",
          "product_id": "prod_sYwbyE1tPbsqbLu6S0bsR",
          "price_id": "pprice_1uM3Pi1vJJ3xkhwQuZiM42",
          "units": 1,
          "created_at": "2025-08-01T09:51:50.497Z",
          "updated_at": "2025-08-01T09:51:50.497Z",
          "mode": "test"
        }
      ],
      "collection_method": "charge_automatically",
      "status": "paused",
      "current_period_start_date": "2025-08-01T09:51:47.000Z",
      "current_period_end_date": "2025-09-01T09:51:47.000Z",
      "canceled_at": null,
      "created_at": "2025-08-01T09:51:50.488Z",
      "updated_at": "2025-08-01T09:52:26.822Z",
      "mode": "test"
    }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


# Code Blocks
Source: https://docs.creem.io/essentials/code

Display inline code and code blocks

## Basic

### Inline Code

To denote a `word` or `phrase` as code, enclose it in backticks (\`).

```
To denote a `word` or `phrase` as code, enclose it in backticks (`).
```

### Code Block

Use [fenced code blocks](https://www.markdownguide.org/extended-syntax/#fenced-code-blocks) by enclosing code in three backticks and follow the leading ticks with the programming language of your snippet to get syntax highlighting. Optionally, you can also write the name of your code after the programming language.

```java HelloWorld.java theme={null}
class HelloWorld {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Hello, World!");
    }
}
```

````md theme={null}
```java HelloWorld.java
class HelloWorld {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Hello, World!");
    }
}
```
````


# Images and Embeds
Source: https://docs.creem.io/essentials/images

Add image, video, and other HTML elements

<img />

## Image

### Using Markdown

The [markdown syntax](https://www.markdownguide.org/basic-syntax/#images) lets you add images using the following code

```md theme={null}
![title](/path/image.jpg)
```

Note that the image file size must be less than 5MB. Otherwise, we recommend hosting on a service like [Cloudinary](https://cloudinary.com/) or [S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/). You can then use that URL and embed.

### Using Embeds

To get more customizability with images, you can also use [embeds](/writing-content/embed) to add images

```html theme={null}
<img height="200" src="/path/image.jpg" />
```

## Embeds and HTML elements

<iframe title="YouTube video player" />

<br />

<Tip>
  Mintlify supports [HTML tags in Markdown](https://www.markdownguide.org/basic-syntax/#html). This is helpful if you prefer HTML tags to Markdown syntax, and lets you create documentation with infinite flexibility.
</Tip>

### iFrames

Loads another HTML page within the document. Most commonly used for embedding videos.

```html theme={null}
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4KzFe50RQkQ"> </iframe>
```


# Markdown Syntax
Source: https://docs.creem.io/essentials/markdown

Text, title, and styling in standard markdown

## Titles

Best used for section headers.

```md theme={null}
## Titles
```

### Subtitles

Best use to subsection headers.

```md theme={null}
### Subtitles
```

<Tip>
  Each **title** and **subtitle** creates an anchor and also shows up on the table of contents on the right.
</Tip>

## Text Formatting

We support most markdown formatting. Simply add `**`, `_`, or `~` around text to format it.

| Style         | How to write it   | Result            |
| ------------- | ----------------- | ----------------- |
| Bold          | `**bold**`        | **bold**          |
| Italic        | `_italic_`        | *italic*          |
| Strikethrough | `~strikethrough~` | ~~strikethrough~~ |

You can combine these. For example, write `**_bold and italic_**` to get ***bold and italic*** text.

You need to use HTML to write superscript and subscript text. That is, add `<sup>` or `<sub>` around your text.

| Text Size   | How to write it          | Result                 |
| ----------- | ------------------------ | ---------------------- |
| Superscript | `<sup>superscript</sup>` | <sup>superscript</sup> |
| Subscript   | `<sub>subscript</sub>`   | <sub>subscript</sub>   |

## Linking to Pages

You can add a link by wrapping text in `[]()`. You would write `[link to google](https://google.com)` to [link to google](https://google.com).

Links to pages in your docs need to be root-relative. Basically, you should include the entire folder path. For example, `[link to text](/writing-content/text)` links to the page "Text" in our components section.

Relative links like `[link to text](../text)` will open slower because we cannot optimize them as easily.

## Blockquotes

### Singleline

To create a blockquote, add a `>` in front of a paragraph.

> Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.

```md theme={null}
> Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.
```

### Multiline

> Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.
>
> The Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood.

```md theme={null}
> Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.
>
> The Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood.
```

### LaTeX

Mintlify supports [LaTeX](https://www.latex-project.org) through the Latex component.

<Latex>8 x (vk x H1 - H2) = (0,1)</Latex>

```md theme={null}
<Latex>8 x (vk x H1 - H2) = (0,1)</Latex>
```


# Navigation
Source: https://docs.creem.io/essentials/navigation

The navigation field in mint.json defines the pages that go in the navigation menu

The navigation menu is the list of links on every website.

You will likely update `mint.json` every time you add a new page. Pages do not show up automatically.

## Navigation syntax

Our navigation syntax is recursive which means you can make nested navigation groups. You don't need to include `.mdx` in page names.

<CodeGroup>
  ```json Regular Navigation theme={null}
  "navigation": [
      {
          "group": "Getting Started",
          "pages": ["quickstart"]
      }
  ]
  ```

  ```json Nested Navigation theme={null}
  "navigation": [
      {
          "group": "Getting Started",
          "pages": [
              "quickstart",
              {
                  "group": "Nested Reference Pages",
                  "pages": ["nested-reference-page"]
              }
          ]
      }
  ]
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Folders

Simply put your MDX files in folders and update the paths in `mint.json`.

For example, to have a page at `https://yoursite.com/your-folder/your-page` you would make a folder called `your-folder` containing an MDX file called `your-page.mdx`.

<Warning>
  You cannot use `api` for the name of a folder unless you nest it inside another folder. Mintlify uses Next.js which reserves the top-level `api` folder for internal server calls. A folder name such as `api-reference` would be accepted.
</Warning>

```json Navigation With Folder theme={null}
"navigation": [
    {
        "group": "Group Name",
        "pages": ["your-folder/your-page"]
    }
]
```

## Hidden Pages

MDX files not included in `mint.json` will not show up in the sidebar but are accessible through the search bar and by linking directly to them.


# Reusable Snippets
Source: https://docs.creem.io/essentials/reusable-snippets

Reusable, custom snippets to keep content in sync

One of the core principles of software development is DRY (Don't Repeat
Yourself). This is a principle that apply to documentation as
well. If you find yourself repeating the same content in multiple places, you
should consider creating a custom snippet to keep your content in sync.

## Creating a custom snippet

**Pre-condition**: You must create your snippet file in the `snippets` directory.

<Note>
  Any page in the `snippets` directory will be treated as a snippet and will not
  be rendered into a standalone page. If you want to create a standalone page
  from the snippet, import the snippet into another file and call it as a
  component.
</Note>

### Default export

1. Add content to your snippet file that you want to re-use across multiple
   locations. Optionally, you can add variables that can be filled in via props
   when you import the snippet.

```mdx snippets/my-snippet.mdx theme={null}
Hello world! This is my content I want to reuse across pages. My keyword of the
day is {word}.
```

<Warning>
  The content that you want to reuse must be inside the `snippets` directory in
  order for the import to work.
</Warning>

2. Import the snippet into your destination file.

```mdx destination-file.mdx theme={null}
---
title: My title
description: My Description
---

import MySnippet from '/snippets/path/to/my-snippet.mdx';

## Header

Lorem impsum dolor sit amet.

<MySnippet word="bananas" />
```

### Reusable variables

1. Export a variable from your snippet file:

```mdx snippets/path/to/custom-variables.mdx theme={null}
export const myName = 'my name';

export const myObject = { fruit: 'strawberries' };
```

2. Import the snippet from your destination file and use the variable:

```mdx destination-file.mdx theme={null}
---
title: My title
description: My Description
---

import { myName, myObject } from '/snippets/path/to/custom-variables.mdx';

Hello, my name is {myName} and I like {myObject.fruit}.
```

### Reusable components

1. Inside your snippet file, create a component that takes in props by exporting
   your component in the form of an arrow function.

```mdx snippets/custom-component.mdx theme={null}
export const MyComponent = ({ title }) => (
  <div>
    <h1>{title}</h1>
    <p>... snippet content ...</p>
  </div>
);
```

<Warning>
  MDX does not compile inside the body of an arrow function. Stick to HTML
  syntax when you can or use a default export if you need to use MDX.
</Warning>

2. Import the snippet into your destination file and pass in the props

```mdx destination-file.mdx theme={null}
---
title: My title
description: My Description
---

import { MyComponent } from '/snippets/custom-component.mdx';

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.

<MyComponent title={'Custom title'} />
```


# Global Settings
Source: https://docs.creem.io/essentials/settings

Mintlify gives you complete control over the look and feel of your documentation using the mint.json file

Every Mintlify site needs a `mint.json` file with the core configuration settings. Learn more about the [properties](#properties) below.

## Properties

<ResponseField name="name" type="string">
  Name of your project. Used for the global title.

  Example: `mintlify`
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="navigation" type="Navigation[]">
  An array of groups with all the pages within that group

  <Expandable title="Navigation">
    <ResponseField name="group" type="string">
      The name of the group.

      Example: `Settings`
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="pages" type="string[]">
      The relative paths to the markdown files that will serve as pages.

      Example: `["customization", "page"]`
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="logo" type="string or object">
  Path to logo image or object with path to "light" and "dark" mode logo images

  <Expandable title="Logo">
    <ResponseField name="light" type="string">
      Path to the logo in light mode
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="dark" type="string">
      Path to the logo in dark mode
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="href" type="string">
      Where clicking on the logo links you to
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="favicon" type="string">
  Path to the favicon image
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="colors" type="Colors">
  Hex color codes for your global theme

  <Expandable title="Colors">
    <ResponseField name="primary" type="string">
      The primary color. Used for most often for highlighted content, section
      headers, accents, in light mode
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="light" type="string">
      The primary color for dark mode. Used for most often for highlighted
      content, section headers, accents, in dark mode
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="dark" type="string">
      The primary color for important buttons
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="background" type="object">
      The color of the background in both light and dark mode

      <Expandable title="Object">
        <ResponseField name="light" type="string">
          The hex color code of the background in light mode
        </ResponseField>

        <ResponseField name="dark" type="string">
          The hex color code of the background in dark mode
        </ResponseField>
      </Expandable>
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="topbarLinks" type="TopbarLink[]">
  Array of `name`s and `url`s of links you want to include in the topbar

  <Expandable title="TopbarLink">
    <ResponseField name="name" type="string">
      The name of the button.

      Example: `Contact us`
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="url" type="string">
      The url once you click on the button. Example: `https://mintlify.com/contact`
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="topbarCtaButton" type="Call to Action">
  <Expandable title="Topbar Call to Action">
    <ResponseField name="type" type={'"link" or "github"'}>
      Link shows a button. GitHub shows the repo information at the url provided including the number of GitHub stars.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="url" type="string">
      If `link`: What the button links to.

      If `github`: Link to the repository to load GitHub information from.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="name" type="string">
      Text inside the button. Only required if `type` is a `link`.
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="versions" type="string[]">
  Array of version names. Only use this if you want to show different versions
  of docs with a dropdown in the navigation bar.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="anchors" type="Anchor[]">
  An array of the anchors, includes the `icon`, `color`, and `url`.

  <Expandable title="Anchor">
    <ResponseField name="icon" type="string">
      The [Font Awesome](https://fontawesome.com/search?s=brands%2Cduotone) icon used to feature the anchor.

      Example: `comments`
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="name" type="string">
      The name of the anchor label.

      Example: `Community`
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="url" type="string">
      The start of the URL that marks what pages go in the anchor. Generally, this is the name of the folder you put your pages in.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="color" type="string">
      The hex color of the anchor icon background. Can also be a gradient if you pass an object with the properties `from` and `to` that are each a hex color.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="version" type="string">
      Used if you want to hide an anchor until the correct docs version is selected.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="isDefaultHidden" type="boolean">
      Pass `true` if you want to hide the anchor until you directly link someone to docs inside it.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="iconType" type="string">
      One of: "brands", "duotone", "light", "sharp-solid", "solid", or "thin"
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="topAnchor" type="Object">
  Override the default configurations for the top-most anchor.

  <Expandable title="Object">
    <ResponseField name="name" type="string">
      The name of the top-most anchor
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="icon" type="string">
      Font Awesome icon.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="iconType" type="string">
      One of: "brands", "duotone", "light", "sharp-solid", "solid", or "thin"
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="tabs" type="Tabs[]">
  An array of navigational tabs.

  <Expandable title="Tabs">
    <ResponseField name="name" type="string">
      The name of the tab label.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="url" type="string">
      The start of the URL that marks what pages go in the tab. Generally, this
      is the name of the folder you put your pages in.
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="api" type="API">
  Configuration for API settings. Learn more about API pages at [API Components](/api-playground/demo).

  <Expandable title="API">
    <ResponseField name="baseUrl" type="string">
      The base url for all API endpoints. If `baseUrl` is an array, it will enable for multiple base url
      options that the user can toggle.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="auth" type="Auth">
      <Expandable title="Auth">
        <ResponseField name="method" type="&#x22;bearer&#x22; | &#x22;basic&#x22; | &#x22;key&#x22;">
          The authentication strategy used for all API endpoints.
        </ResponseField>

        <ResponseField name="name" type="string">
          The name of the authentication parameter used in the API playground.

          If method is `basic`, the format should be `[usernameName]:[passwordName]`
        </ResponseField>

        <ResponseField name="inputPrefix" type="string">
          The default value that's designed to be a prefix for the authentication input field.

          E.g. If an `inputPrefix` of `AuthKey` would inherit the default input result of the authentication field as `AuthKey`.
        </ResponseField>
      </Expandable>
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="playground" type="Playground">
      Configurations for the API playground

      <Expandable title="Playground">
        <ResponseField name="mode" type="&#x22;show&#x22; | &#x22;simple&#x22; | &#x22;hide&#x22;">
          Whether the playground is showing, hidden, or only displaying the endpoint with no added user interactivity `simple`

          Learn more at the [playground guides](/api-playground/demo)
        </ResponseField>
      </Expandable>
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="maintainOrder" type="boolean">
      Enabling this flag ensures that key ordering in OpenAPI pages matches the key ordering defined in the OpenAPI file.

      <Warning>This behavior will soon be enabled by default, at which point this field will be deprecated.</Warning>
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="openapi" type="string | string[]">
  A string or an array of strings of URL(s) or relative path(s) pointing to your
  OpenAPI file.

  Examples:

  <CodeGroup>
    ```json Absolute theme={null}
    "openapi": "https://example.com/openapi.json"
    ```

    ```json Relative theme={null}
    "openapi": "/openapi.json"
    ```

    ```json Multiple theme={null}
    "openapi": ["https://example.com/openapi1.json", "/openapi2.json", "/openapi3.json"]
    ```
  </CodeGroup>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="footerSocials" type="FooterSocials">
  An object of social media accounts where the key:property pair represents the social media platform and the account url.

  Example:

  ```json theme={null}
  {
    "x": "https://x.com/mintlify",
    "website": "https://mintlify.com"
  }
  ```

  <Expandable title="FooterSocials">
    <ResponseField name="[key]" type="string">
      One of the following values `website`, `facebook`, `x`, `discord`, `slack`, `github`, `linkedin`, `instagram`, `hacker-news`

      Example: `x`
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="property" type="string">
      The URL to the social platform.

      Example: `https://x.com/mintlify`
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="feedback" type="Feedback">
  Configurations to enable feedback buttons

  <Expandable title="Feedback">
    <ResponseField name="suggestEdit" type="boolean">
      Enables a button to allow users to suggest edits via pull requests
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="raiseIssue" type="boolean">
      Enables a button to allow users to raise an issue about the documentation
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="modeToggle" type="ModeToggle">
  Customize the dark mode toggle.

  <Expandable title="ModeToggle">
    <ResponseField name="default" type={'"light" or "dark"'}>
      Set if you always want to show light or dark mode for new users. When not
      set, we default to the same mode as the user's operating system.
    </ResponseField>

    <ResponseField name="isHidden" type="boolean">
      Set to true to hide the dark/light mode toggle. You can combine `isHidden` with `default` to force your docs to only use light or dark mode. For example:

      <CodeGroup>
        ```json Only Dark Mode theme={null}
        "modeToggle": {
          "default": "dark",
          "isHidden": true
        }
        ```

        ```json Only Light Mode theme={null}
        "modeToggle": {
          "default": "light",
          "isHidden": true
        }
        ```
      </CodeGroup>
    </ResponseField>
  </Expandable>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="backgroundImage" type="string">
  A background image to be displayed behind every page. See example with
  [Infisical](https://infisical.com/docs) and [FRPC](https://frpc.io).
</ResponseField>


# Abandoned Cart Recovery
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/addons/abandoned-cart-recovery

Automatically recover lost sales with abandoned cart email reminders.

# Abandoned Cart Recovery with Creem

Welcome to Creem's Abandoned Cart Recovery documentation! This feature helps you automatically re-engage potential customers who start the checkout process but don't complete their purchase, significantly boosting your conversion rates and recovering lost sales.

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## What is Abandoned Cart Recovery?

Abandoned cart recovery is an automated email marketing strategy that targets customers who begin the checkout process but don't complete their purchase. With high checkout abandonment rates across industries, this feature is essential for maximizing your revenue.

## Key Benefits

* **Recover Lost Sales:** Significantly boost conversion rates and recover previously lost sales
* **Automated Process:** Set it and forget it - emails are sent automatically
* **Competitive Advantage:** Stay competitive in the e-commerce market
* **Increased Revenue:** Turn potential lost sales into actual revenue
* **Customer Re-engagement:** Bring customers back to complete their intended purchase

## How It Works

1. **Enable Per Product:** Merchants enable abandoned cart recovery for specific products
2. **Customer Starts Checkout:** A customer begins the checkout process for your product
3. **Abandonment Detection:** If they leave without completing the purchase, the system detects the abandoned checkout
4. **Automatic Email:** After a set time period, an automated recovery email is sent
5. **Revenue Recovery:** Earn revenue from previously lost sales

## Getting Started

Setting up abandoned cart recovery is straightforward and requires minimal configuration:

1. **Enable the Feature Per Product**

<Tip>
  Ensure that you create a checkout passing your customer email in the request:
  [Docs](https://docs.creem.io/features/checkout)
</Tip>

* Log into your Creem Dashboard
* Navigate to "Products" section
* Select the product you want to use the feature for
* Scroll to "Abandoned Cart Recovery" section
* Toggle the feature to "On"
* Save product updates
* Feature will be enabled and start monitoring product checkouts

<Warning>
  **Important Note** - **Ensure you have consent to use customer emails for
  marketing** - **Recovered transactions will incur additional charges**
</Warning>

## Merchant Responsibilities

Before enabling abandoned cart recovery, merchants must ensure proper customer consent and legal compliance:

### **Legal Compliance**

* **Update Terms & Conditions** - include information about abandoned cart email processing
* **Update Privacy Policy** - disclose how customer data is used for recovery emails
* **GDPR Compliance** - ensure all data processing follows GDPR requirements
* **Regional Laws** - comply with local email marketing regulations in your jurisdiction

## Billing Model

Creem charges a **5% fee on recovered transactions** - you only pay when the feature actually works and generates revenue for you. This performance-based pricing ensures you're only charged when a customer completes checkout through an automatically emailed link. The 5% fee applies to the recovered transaction, including subscriptions and any subsequent renewals. Merchants keep 95% of the recovered revenue. Other transactions from the same user are unaffected, including future subscriptions to the same product (e.g., if the user cancels and resubscribes).

## Email Sequence

The abandoned cart recovery system automatically sends a sequence of recovery emails to customers who abandon their checkout process.

## Automated Process

Once enabled, the abandoned cart recovery system works automatically:

* **24-Hour Detection:** After 24 hours, the system automatically marks checkouts as abandoned
* **Automatic Emails:** Recovery emails are sent automatically without merchant intervention

## Common Use Cases

* **Digital Products:** Re-engage customers interested in software, courses, or downloads
* **SaaS Subscriptions:** Convert trial users who abandon signup
* **Micro-SaaS:** Recover sales for small software products and tools

**Need Help?**

Our support team is ready to assist you with setting up abandoned cart recovery. [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact)


# File Downloads
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/addons/file-downloads

Allow customers to download protected files after product purchase."


# File Downloads with Creem

Welcome to Creem's File Downloads documentation! This feature enables you to easily distribute digital files to customers after their purchase through our secure customer portal.

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## Getting Started

Setting up file downloads for your product is straightforward and requires minimal configuration:

1. Navigate to Your Product Settings
   * Log into your Creem Dashboard
   * Go to "Products" section
   * Create a new product
   * Enable "File Downloads" feature
2. Configure Your File Download
   * Upload your digital file(s)
   * Save your configuration

## How It Works

Once configured, the file download system works automatically. When a customer completes a purchase, they'll receive access to your files in multiple locations:

* **Email Receipt:** A secure download link appears in the purchase confirmation email that will lead the user to the customer portal

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* **Customer Portal:** Customers can download files anytime through their portal
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## Best Practices

* Organize files with clear, descriptive names
* Compress large files when possible
* Include readme files for installation or usage instructions
* Regularly verify file integrity

**Pro Tips**

* Consider providing multiple file formats when relevant
* Include version numbers in file names if applicable

## Common Use Cases

* **Digital Products:** eBooks, music, videos, or software
* **Documentation:** User manuals, guides, or specifications
* **Resources:** Templates, assets, or tools
* **Educational Content:** Course materials or supplementary resources

## Security Features

Creem's file download system implements several security measures:

* Secure, expiring download links
* Protected file storage
* Download attempt monitoring
* Automated abuse prevention

**Need Help?**

Our support team is ready to assist you with setting up file downloads. [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact)


# License Keys
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/addons/licenses

Use the license key feature to enable access to your products.

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# License Key Management with Creem

Welcome to Creem's License Key documentation! As a Merchant of Record specializing in Micro-SaaS and AI Businesses, we've built a powerful license key system that's both flexible and secure.

## Getting Started

Setting up license keys for your product is straightforward:

1. **Configuring**
   * Create a new product with a License key feature enabled
   * Configure settings related to the licenses
   * Set up your product integration or payment links for customer purchases

2. **Dealing with a license after purchases**
   * Enable the user to enter a license key in your application
   * Activate a license key instance
   * Validate a license key instance on subsequent usages

## Step-by-Step Tutorial: Implementing License Keys

Let's walk through the complete process of implementing license keys in your application. We'll cover everything from initial setup to handling customer interactions.

### Step 1: Creating Your Product

First, let's set up your product in the Creem dashboard:

1. **Navigate to Products:** Log into your Creem dashboard and click "Create New Product"
2. **Enable License Keys:** In the product settings, enable the "License Key Management" feature
3. **Configure License Settings:**
   * Set activation limits (e.g., 3 devices per license)
   * Define expiration periods (e.g., 1 year from purchase)

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### Step 2: Customer Purchase Flow

When a customer purchases your product, here's what happens automatically:

* A unique license key is generated and associated with their purchase
* The key appears in their order confirmation page
* It's included in their email receipt
* The key is accessible in their customer portal

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## Activating Licenses

The activation endpoint is used to register a new device or instance with a valid license key. This is typically done when a user first sets up your application.

### Common Use Cases

* **Initial Software Setup:** When users first install your application and enter their license key
* **Device Migration:** When users need to activate your software on a new device
* **Multi-device Scenarios:** For users who need to use your software across multiple machines
* **Cloud Instance Deployment:** When spinning up new cloud instances that require license validation

### Benefits of the Activation System

* **Prevents Unauthorized Usage:** Each activation is tracked and counted against the license limit
* **User Flexibility:** Allows users to manage their own device activations within their quota
* **Usage Analytics:** Provides insights into how and where your software is being used
* **Fraud Prevention:** Helps identify and prevent license key sharing or abuse

### Activation Flow

Here's how a typical activation flow works:

1. User purchases your software and receives a license key
2. User installs your application on their device
3. Application prompts for license key during first launch
4. Application generates a unique instance name (usually based on device characteristics)
5. Activation request is sent to the API
6. Upon successful activation, the instance ID is stored locally for future validation

### Endpoint Details

* **URL:** `https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/activate`
* **Method:** POST
* **Authentication:** Requires API key in headers

### Request Parameters

* **key** (required): The license key to activate
* **instance\_name** (required): A unique identifier for the device/installation

<Tip>
  The InstanceName field is an arbitrary name of your choice. Merchants usually use the internal
  customer ID, or customer email for quality of life maintainability.
</Tip>

### Response Format

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "<string>",
  "mode": "test",
  "object": "<string>",
  "status": "active",
  "key": "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
  "activation": 5,
  "activation_limit": 1,
  "expires_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z",
  "created_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z",
  "instance": [
    {
      "id": "<string>",
      "mode": "test",
      "object": "license-instance",
      "name": "My Customer License Instance",
      "status": "active",
      "created_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}
```

### Implementation Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```ts TypeScript SDK theme={null}
  import { Creem } from "creem";

  const creem = new Creem({
    apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
    server: "test",
  });

  const license = await creem.licenses.activate({
    key: "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
    instanceName: "johns-macbook-pro",
  });
  ```

  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/activate \
    -H "accept: application/json" \
    -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{
      "key": "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
      "instance_name": "johns-macbook-pro"
    }'
  ```

  ```jsx JavaScript theme={null}
  const activateLicense = async (licenseKey, instanceName) => {
    const response = await fetch("https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/activate", {
      method: "POST",
      headers: {
        accept: "application/json",
        "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        key: licenseKey,
        instance_name: instanceName,
      }),
    });
    return await response.json();
  };
  ```

  ```python Python theme={null}
  import requests

  def activate_license(license_key, instance_name):
      url = "https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/activate"
      headers = {
          "accept": "application/json",
          "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
          "Content-Type": "application/json"
      }
      data = {
          "key": license_key,
          "instance_name": instance_name
      }

      response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
      return response.json()
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Note>
  **Pro Implementation Tips** - Use the TypeScript SDK for automatic type safety and better error
  handling - Generate meaningful instance names that help users identify their devices - Store
  activation tokens securely using system keychains or encrypted storage - Implement automatic retry
  logic for failed activation attempts - Add clear user feedback for activation status and remaining
  device quota
</Note>

## Validating Licenses

The validation endpoint allows you to verify if a license key is still valid and active. This is crucial for maintaining software security and ensuring proper usage of your product.

### Key Validation Features

* **Real-time Status:** Get immediate feedback on license validity
* **Feature Access:** Check which features are enabled for the license
* **Quota Management:** Track remaining usage quotas
* **Expiration Checking:** Verify if the license is still within its valid period

### When to Validate

To ensure continued valid usage, implement regular license checks:

* Validate on application startup
* Check before accessing premium features
* Periodically verify license status (e.g., daily)
* Handle network errors and retry scenarios appropriately

### Validation Flow

Here's how the validation process typically works:

1. Application starts up or performs periodic check
2. Retrieves stored license key and instance ID
3. Sends validation request to Creem API
4. Processes response and updates application state
5. Handles any validation errors or expired licenses

### Endpoint Details

* **URL:** `https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/validate`
* **Method:** POST
* **Authentication:** Requires API key in headers

### Request Parameters

* **key** (required): The license key to validate
* **instance\_id** (required): The instance ID received during activation

### Response Format

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "<string>",
  "mode": "test",
  "object": "<string>",
  "status": "active",
  "key": "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
  "activation": 5,
  "activation_limit": 1,
  "expires_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z",
  "created_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z",
  "instance": [
    {
      "id": "<string>",
      "mode": "test",
      "object": "license-instance",
      "name": "My Customer License Instance",
      "status": "active",
      "created_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}
```

### Implementation Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```ts TypeScript SDK theme={null}
  import { Creem } from "creem";

  const creem = new Creem({
    apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
    server: "test",
  });

  const validatedLicense = await creem.licenses.validate({
    key: "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
    instanceId: "inst_xyz123",
  });

  console.log(validatedLicense.status); // "active" | "inactive" | "expired" | "disabled"

  if (validatedLicense.status === "active") {
    // Grant access to premium features
    console.log(`License expires at: ${validatedLicense.expiresAt}`);
  } else {
    // Deny access or show upgrade prompt
    console.log("License is not active");
  }
  ```

  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/validate \
    -H "accept: application/json" \
    -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{
      "key": "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
      "instance_id": "inst_xyz123"
    }'
  ```

  ```jsx JavaScript theme={null}
  const validateLicense = async (licenseKey, instanceId) => {
    const response = await fetch("https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/validate", {
      method: "POST",
      headers: {
        accept: "application/json",
        "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        key: licenseKey,
        instance_id: instanceId,
      }),
    });
    return await response.json();
  };
  ```

  ```python Python theme={null}
  import requests

  def validate_license(license_key, instance_id):
      url = "https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/validate"
      headers = {
          "accept": "application/json",
          "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
          "Content-Type": "application/json"
      }
      data = {
          "key": license_key,
          "instance_id": instance_id
      }

      response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
      return response.json()
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Note>
  **Implementation Best Practices** - Cache validation results locally to reduce API calls -
  Implement graceful degradation for offline scenarios - Add clear user feedback for validation
  status - Keep logs of validation attempts for troubleshooting
</Note>

## Deactivating Licenses

The deactivation endpoint allows you to remove a device's access to a license key. This is essential for managing device transfers, subscription cancellations, and maintaining security of your software.

### Key Deactivation Features

* **Instance Management:** Remove specific device instances from active licenses
* **Activation Slot Recovery:** Free up slots for new device activations
* **Usage Tracking:** Monitor deactivation history and remaining slots
* **Automatic Cleanup:** Clear associated device data upon deactivation

### Common Deactivation Scenarios

There are several scenarios where you might need to deactivate a license:

* User requests to transfer their license to a new device
* Subscription cancellation
* Suspicious activity detection
* User switching between devices

### Deactivation Flow

Here's how the deactivation process typically works:

1. User initiates deactivation (e.g., switching devices)
2. Application retrieves stored license key and instance ID
3. Sends deactivation request to Creem API
4. Cleans up local license data
5. Provides feedback to user about deactivation status

### Endpoint Details

* **URL:** `https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/deactivate`
* **Method:** POST
* **Authentication:** Requires API key in headers

### Request Parameters

* **key** (required): The license key to deactivate
* **instance\_id** (required): The instance ID to deactivate

### Response Format

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "<string>",
  "mode": "test",
  "object": "<string>",
  "status": "active",
  "key": "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
  "activation": 5,
  "activation_limit": 1,
  "expires_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z",
  "created_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z",
  "instance": [
    {
      "id": "<string>",
      "mode": "test",
      "object": "license-instance",
      "name": "My Customer License Instance",
      "status": "active",
      "created_at": "2023-09-13T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}
```

### Implementation Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```ts TypeScript SDK theme={null}
  import { Creem } from "creem";

  const creem = new Creem({
    apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
    server: "test",
  });

  const deactivatedLicense = await creem.licenses.deactivate({
    key: "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
    instanceId: "inst_xyz123",
  });
  ```

  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/deactivate \
    -H "accept: application/json" \
    -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{
      "key": "ABC123-XYZ456-XYZ456-XYZ456",
      "instance_id": "inst_xyz123"
    }'
  ```

  ```jsx JavaScript theme={null}
  const deactivateLicense = async (licenseKey, instanceId) => {
    const response = await fetch("https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/deactivate", {
      method: "POST",
      headers: {
        accept: "application/json",
        "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        key: licenseKey,
        instance_id: instanceId,
      }),
    });
    return await response.json();
  };
  ```

  ```python Python theme={null}
  import requests

  def deactivate_license(license_key, instance_id):
      url = "https://test-api.creem.io/v1/licenses/deactivate"
      headers = {
          "accept": "application/json",
          "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
          "Content-Type": "application/json"
      }
      data = {
          "key": license_key,
          "instance_id": instance_id
      }

      response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
      return response.json()
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Note>
  **Deactivation Best Practices** - Always confirm deactivation with users before proceeding - Clear
  all local license data after successful deactivation - Implement proper error handling for failed
  deactivations - Maintain deactivation logs for customer support
</Note>

## Error Handling

Common error responses across all license endpoints include:

* **400 Bad Request:** Invalid or missing parameters
* **401 Unauthorized:** Invalid API key
* **403 Forbidden:** License key has reached activation limit (activation only)
* **404 Not Found:** Invalid license key or instance ID
* **409 Conflict:** Instance already deactivated (deactivation only)
* **410 Gone:** License has been revoked or expired (validation only)

## Best Practices

* **Security:** Store the instance\_id securely after successful activation
* **Error Handling:** Implement graceful error handling for network issues
* **User Experience:** Add clear user feedback for all license-related actions
* **Offline Support:** Consider implementing an offline grace period
* **Validation:** Always validate license keys on startup and critical operations
* **Caching:** Cache validation results to prevent excessive API calls
* **API Keys:** Securely store API keys and never expose them client-side

## Common Pitfalls to Avoid

* Don't store API keys in client-side code
* Never expose the full license validation logic to end users
* Don't forget to handle edge cases (expired licenses, network errors)

## Security Considerations

Creem's license key system implements several security measures:

* Encrypted communication channels
* Automatic suspicious activity detection
* Regular security audits and updates

## API Reference

For detailed API documentation, visit:

* [License Key API Reference](http://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/validate-license)

<Card title="TypeScript SDK Documentation" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
  View the complete TypeScript SDK documentation with examples for licenses, subscriptions, and
  more.
</Card>

<Note>
  **Need Help?**

  Our support team is ready to assist you with license key implementation. [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact)
</Note>


# Private Notes
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/addons/private-notes

Display private notes for users after they complete a purchase of your product."


# Private Notes with Creem

Welcome to Creem's Private Notes documentation! This feature allows you to seamlessly include private notes that are automatically shared with customers after their purchase.

## Getting Started

Setting up private notes for your product is straightforward and requires minimal configuration:

1. Navigate to Your Product Settings
   * Log into your Creem Dashboard
   * Go to "Products" section
   * Create a new product
   * Enable "Private Notes" feature

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

2. Configure Your Private Note
   * Enter the note content that customers will receive
   * Save your configuration

## How It Works

Once configured, the private note system works automatically. When a customer completes a purchase, they'll receive your private note in multiple locations:

* **Email Receipt:** The private note appears in the purchase confirmation email

  <Frame>
    <img />
  </Frame>

* **Customer Portal:** Customers can access the note anytime through their portal

  <Frame>
    <img />
  </Frame>

* **Order Confirmation Page:** The note is displayed immediately after purchase (when no redirect URL is set)
  <Frame>
    <img />
  </Frame>

## Best Practices

* Keep notes clear and concise
* Include relevant information for post-purchase actions
* Consider adding support contact information
* Use different notes as needed for different product versions

**Pro Tips**

* Use formatting to highlight important information
* Include next steps if applicable
* Consider different customer scenarios when writing your note

## Common Use Cases

* **Service Purchases:** Share onboarding information or next steps
* **Course Access:** Provide login credentials or access instructions
* **Digital Content:** Password to spreadsheets
* **Premium Customer Support:** Contact numbers, emails or other channels

<aside>
  **Need Help?**

  Our support team is ready to assist you with setting up private notes. [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact)
</aside>


# Affiliate Program
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/affiliate-program

Launch your own affiliate marketing program to grow revenue through partner referrals. Invite affiliates, set a program commission rate, and track performance from your dashboard.

The Creem Affiliate Platform is a complete affiliate marketing solution that enables merchants to create referral programs and affiliates to earn commissions by promoting products. The platform handles tracking, attribution, payouts, and compliance automatically.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Affiliate Hub dashboard showing performance metrics, revenue chart, and partner management" />
</Frame>

## Key Features

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="For Merchants" icon="store">
    Create affiliate programs, invite partners, set commission rates, and track revenue from affiliate referrals
  </Card>

  <Card title="For Affiliates" icon="users">
    Join programs, get unique referral links, track earnings in real-time, and request payouts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automated Tracking" icon="chart-line">
    Attribution automatically credits affiliates for referred sales
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compliant Payouts" icon="building-columns">
    Built-in KYC verification and multiple payout methods (bank transfer, crypto)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How It Works

The affiliate platform consists of two parts:

| Component            | URL                                | Purpose                                  |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Affiliate Hub**    | `creem.io/dashboard/affiliate-hub` | Merchant dashboard for managing programs |
| **Affiliate Portal** | `affiliates.creem.io`              | Dedicated portal for affiliate partners  |

```mermaid theme={null}
%%{init: {'theme':'base', 'themeVariables': {'primaryColor':'#FFBE98','primaryTextColor':'#000','primaryBorderColor':'#FFBE98','lineColor':'#B09CFB','fontSize':'12px'}}}%%
flowchart TD
    A([Create a program]) --> B([Invite affiliates])
    B --> C([Affiliate shares their referral link])
    C --> D([Customer clicks link & purchases])
    D --> E([Commission is applied for this purchase])
    
    classDef default fill:#FFBE98,stroke:none,color:#000
    linkStyle default stroke:#B09CFB,stroke-width:2px
```

***

## For Merchants

### Creating an Affiliate Program

Navigate to your Creem dashboard and access the Affiliate Hub under the **Growth** section.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem dashboard sidebar showing Growth menu with Affiliate Hub option" />
</Frame>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Affiliate Hub">
    Go to **Growth** → **Affiliate Hub** in your dashboard sidebar. If this is your first time, you'll see the program creation wizard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Program Details">
    Fill in your program information:

    * **Program Name**: A descriptive name for your affiliate program
    * **Website URL**: Where affiliate links should redirect (your landing page)
    * **Description**: What affiliates should know about your program

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Affiliate program creation form showing program name, website URL, and description fields" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Commission Settings">
    Set up your program's commission structure:

    * **Program Slug**: A unique URL identifier (e.g., `my-program` creates links like `?ref=my-program`)
    * **Commission Rate**: Percentage of each sale paid to affiliates (0-100%)

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Program settings showing slug configuration and commission rate percentage field" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Inviting Affiliates">
    Once your program is created, you can start inviting partners from the Affiliate Hub dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Inviting Affiliates

Click **Invite Partner** from the Affiliate Hub to send invitations to potential affiliates.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Invite affiliate modal with email and name input fields" />
</Frame>

To invite an affiliate:

1. Enter their **email address**
2. Enter their **name**
3. Click **Send Invite**

The affiliate will receive an email invitation with a link to join your program. Pending invites appear in your Partners list with "Invited" status.

### Tracking Performance

The Affiliate Hub provides comprehensive analytics for your program:

| Metric                | Description                                      |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Revenue**           | Total revenue generated from affiliate referrals |
| **Unique Leads**      | Number of unique visitors from affiliate links   |
| **Total Clicks**      | Total clicks on all affiliate links              |
| **Checkouts Created** | Checkout sessions started by referred visitors   |
| **Conversions**       | Conversion rate (sales / unique leads)           |
| **Affiliates**        | Number of active affiliate partners              |

### Partners List

The Partners list shows each affiliate in your program and their current performance at a glance:

| Column              | Description                                        |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**            | Affiliate's display name                           |
| **Email**           | Affiliate's email address                          |
| **Status**          | Current partner status, such as Active or Invited  |
| **Clicks**          | Total clicks tracked for this affiliate            |
| **Conversions**     | Total referred purchases for this affiliate        |
| **Conversion Rate** | Percentage of clicks that converted into purchases |
| **Earnings**        | Total commissions earned by this affiliate         |

#### Limitations

At this time, managing individual partners is not supported, including deleting pending affiliate invitations, setting per-affiliate commission rates, or configuring per-affiliate product restrictions.

Want this workflow? Upvote and follow the [Manage affiliate partners feature request](https://creem.featurebase.app/en/p/manage-affiliate-partners) to get updates if it is implemented.

***

## For Affiliates

### Joining a Program

When a merchant invites you to their affiliate program, you'll receive an email with an invitation link.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign In">
    Visit `affiliates.creem.io` and sign in using the email address the invitation was sent to. You can use Google sign-in or a magic link.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Affiliate portal sign-in page with Google and email options" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept the Invite">
    Click the invitation link from your email. Review the program details and click **Join Program** to accept.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Your Profile">
    First-time affiliates will be prompted to complete their profile:

    * **Display Name**: How merchants will see you
    * **Bio**: A brief description of yourself/your platform
    * **Website**: Your website or landing page (optional)
    * **Social Links**: Your social media profiles (optional)
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Your Affiliate Dashboard

After joining a program, your dashboard shows:

* **Your Referral Link**: Copy and share this unique URL to earn commissions
* **Revenue**: Total commissions earned
* **Customers**: Number of customers referred
* **Clicks**: Total clicks on your affiliate links
* **Conversion Rate**: Percentage of clicks that result in sales
* **Commission Chart**: 30-day visual breakdown of your earnings

### Sharing Your Referral Link

Your unique referral link is displayed on your dashboard. When someone clicks your link:

1. A tracking cookie is set on their browser
2. If they make a purchase within the cookie duration, you earn commission
3. The sale appears in your dashboard automatically

### Tracking Earnings

View your earnings breakdown on the **Balance** page:

| Balance Type          | Description                           |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Available Balance** | Funds ready to withdraw               |
| **On Hold**           | Pending verification or review period |
| **Pending Payouts**   | Payout requests being processed       |

### Requesting Payouts

Navigate to the **Payouts** page to withdraw your earnings.

Before requesting payouts, you must complete verification:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Identity Verification (KYC)">
    Complete identity verification through Sumsub. This requires a government-issued ID and a selfie. Verification typically completes within 24 hours.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Payout Method Setup">
    Choose your preferred payout method:

    * **Bank Transfer**: Add your bank account details via Paysway
    * **Cryptocurrency**: Set up USDC payouts via Mural
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

Once verified, you can request payouts from the Payouts page.

### Payout Schedule and Thresholds

Affiliate payouts follow the same schedule as merchant payouts:

| Detail              | Value                                                        |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Payout windows**  | 1st and 15th of each month                                   |
| **Minimum balance** | 50 USD or 50 EUR                                             |
| **Hold period**     | 7–12 days (required by payment partners for risk assessment) |

<Note>
  Only commissions that have cleared the hold period by the payout date will be included. For example, if your payout is scheduled for the 15th, only commissions from sales processed before approximately the 8th will be available for that payout.
</Note>

When your available balance reaches the minimum threshold, click the **Withdraw** button on your Balance page. Your payout will be queued and processed in the next available payout window (1st or 15th of the month).

If the payout date falls on a weekend or public holiday, the payout will be processed on the next business day.

### Payout Methods and Fees

| Method                                | Provider | Fee                                                   |
| ------------------------------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Bank Transfer**                     | Paysway  | 7 USD/EUR or 1% of payout amount, whichever is higher |
| **Cryptocurrency (USDC via Polygon)** | Mural    | 2% of payout volume                                   |

<Info>
  If your bank account currency differs from the commission currency, a conversion fee may be applied by the payment provider. This is outside of Creem's control.
</Info>

After your payout is processed, a payout record will appear on the **Payout Activity** tab of your Balance page, with a reverse invoice available for download for tax purposes.

### Managing Your Profile

Update your profile information on the **Profile** page:

* **Email**: Your account email (read-only)
* **Display Name**: How you appear to merchants
* **Bio**: Describe yourself and your promotional methods (max 1,000 characters)
* **Website**: Your primary website or landing page
* **Social Links**: Add links to your social media profiles

### Multiple Program Memberships

If you're an affiliate for multiple merchants, you can switch between programs using the membership switcher in the sidebar footer. Each program has its own stats, balance, and payout settings.

***

## Configuration Options

### Program Settings

| Setting               | Description                                 | Default  |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| **Commission Rate**   | Percentage paid to affiliates per sale      | Required |
| **Cookie Duration**   | How long referral tracking lasts (days)     | Varies   |
| **Payout Threshold**  | Minimum balance required for withdrawal     | None     |
| **Requires Approval** | Whether new affiliates need manual approval | Yes      |
| **Public Program**    | Whether anyone can join without invitation  | No       |

***

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How long do affiliate cookies last?">
    Cookie duration is set by the merchant when creating the program. Typical durations range from 30 to 90 days. If a customer returns and purchases within the cookie window, you earn commission.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="When do I get paid?">
    Payouts are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month. You must reach a minimum balance of 50 USD/EUR, complete identity verification (KYC), and set up a payout method before requesting a withdrawal. Once you click Withdraw, your payout is queued for the next available window. Note that commissions have a 7–12 day hold period before they become available.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I promote multiple merchants?">
    Yes! You can join multiple affiliate programs and manage them all from your affiliate portal. Use the membership switcher to view stats and earnings for each program.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What commission rates are typical?">
    Commission rates vary by merchant and product type. Software and digital products often offer 20-50% commissions, while physical products typically range from 5-20%.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How is my referral tracked?">
    When someone clicks your affiliate link, a cookie is stored in their browser. This cookie attributes any purchases to you within the cookie duration period.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does attribution work with embedded checkout?">
    Yes. When a merchant embeds the Creem checkout in their own site, the affiliate cookie isn't available inside the cross-site iframe (no browser sends it there) — so Creem carries attribution as a signed URL token (`creem_ref`) that the embed forwards automatically. Merchants don't need to wire anything for the common case. See [Embedded checkout → Affiliate attribution](/features/checkout/embedded-checkout#affiliate-attribution).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I see which products are selling?">
    Yes, your dashboard shows conversion data. Merchants may also provide additional reporting on which products drive the most affiliate sales.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What payout methods are available?">
    Affiliates can receive payouts via bank transfer (processed through Paysway) or cryptocurrency (USDC via Mural). Set up your preferred method in the Payouts section.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a minimum payout amount?">
    Yes, you need a minimum available balance of 50 USD or 50 EUR to request a withdrawal. Once you reach this threshold, the Withdraw button becomes available on your Balance page.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Related Features

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Revenue Splits" icon="money-bill-transfer" href="/features/split-payments">
    Automatically distribute revenue between co-founders and partners
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discount Codes" icon="tag" href="/features/discounts">
    Create promotional codes for affiliates to share with their audience
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Get notified of affiliate sales in real-time via webhooks
  </Card>

  <Card title="Affonso Integration" icon="plug" href="/integrations/affiliates">
    Alternative: Use Affonso for external affiliate tracking
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

Need help with your affiliate program? [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact) or join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av).


# Checkout API
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/checkout/checkout-api

Create dynamic checkout sessions programmatically with full control over payment flow and tracking.

Checkout sessions give you programmatic control over the payment flow. Unlike static payment links, checkout sessions are generated dynamically, allowing you to:

* Pass custom tracking IDs for each payment
* Pre-fill customer information like email
* Set dynamic success URLs based on your app's context
* Apply discount codes programmatically
* Add metadata for internal tracking

## Prerequisites

Before creating checkout sessions, you'll need:

* **A Creem account** with an API key ([Get your key](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers))
* **At least one product** created in your dashboard. One-time products can be
  paid or free with a `0` price.

<Tip>
  Find your product ID by going to the [Products tab](https://creem.io/dashboard/products), clicking
  on a product, and selecting "Copy ID" from the options menu.
</Tip>

## Creating a Checkout Session

Choose the integration method that works best for your stack:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    The Next.js adapter provides a route handler and React component for seamless integration.

    ### Install the package

    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install @creem_io/nextjs
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add @creem_io/nextjs
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm install @creem_io/nextjs
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun install @creem_io/nextjs
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    ### Create the checkout route

    ```ts theme={null}
    // app/api/checkout/route.ts
    import { Checkout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export const GET = Checkout({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      testMode: process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production",
      defaultSuccessUrl: "/success",
    });
    ```

    ### Add a checkout button

    ```tsx theme={null}
    // app/page.tsx
    "use client"; // Optional: CreemCheckout also works in Server Components

    import { CreemCheckout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function CheckoutButton() {
      return (
        <CreemCheckout
          productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"
          referenceId="user_123" // Optional: Track this payment in your system
        >
          <button>Buy Now</button>
        </CreemCheckout>
      );
    }
    ```

    The `CreemCheckout` component automatically handles the checkout session creation and redirects the user to the payment page.

    <Card title="Next.js SDK Documentation" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
      Explore advanced features, server components, and webhook handling.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    The TypeScript SDK provides full type-safety and works with any JavaScript framework.

    ### Install the SDK

    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install creem
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add creem
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm install creem
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun install creem
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    ### Create a checkout session

    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Create a checkout session
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      requestId: "order_123", // Optional: Track this payment
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
      customer: {
        email: "customer@example.com", // Optional: Pre-fill email
      },
    });

    // Redirect to the checkout URL
    console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl);
    // In the browser: window.location.href = checkout.checkoutUrl;
    ```

    <Card title="TypeScript SDK Documentation" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
      View the full SDK API reference and advanced usage examples.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    The Better Auth integration automatically syncs payments with your authenticated users.

    ### Install the plugin

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install @creem_io/better-auth better-auth
    ```

    ### Configure Better Auth

    ```typescript theme={null}
    // auth.ts
    import { betterAuth } from "better-auth";
    import { creem } from "@creem_io/better-auth";

    export const auth = betterAuth({
      database: {
        // your database config
      },
      plugins: [
        creem({
          apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
          testMode: process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production",
          defaultSuccessUrl: "/dashboard",
        }),
      ],
    });
    ```

    ### Client setup

    ```typescript theme={null}
    // lib/auth-client.ts
    import { createAuthClient } from "better-auth/react";
    import { creemClient } from "@creem_io/better-auth/client";

    export const authClient = createAuthClient({
      baseURL: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL,
      plugins: [creemClient()],
    });
    ```

    ### Create a checkout

    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function CheckoutButton({ productId }: { productId: string }) {
      const handleCheckout = async () => {
        const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
          productId,
          successUrl: "/dashboard",
        });

        if (data?.url) {
          window.location.href = data.url;
        }
      };

      return <button onClick={handleCheckout}>Subscribe Now</button>;
    }
    ```

    The Better Auth integration automatically tracks the authenticated user and syncs subscription status with your database.

    <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
      Learn about database persistence, access management, and webhook handling.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    Use the REST API directly from any language or framework.

    ### Create a checkout session

    <Warning>
      If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
      more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
    </Warning>

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "request_id": "order_123",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success"
      }'
    ```

    ### Response

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "checkout_url": "https://checkout.creem.io/ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      "status": "pending"
    }
    ```

    Redirect your user to the `checkout_url` to complete the payment.

    <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-checkout">
      View the complete endpoint documentation with all available parameters.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Handling Successful Payments

After a successful payment, users are redirected to your `success_url` with payment details as query parameters:

```
https://yoursite.com/success?checkout_id=ch_xxx&order_id=ord_xxx&customer_id=cust_xxx&product_id=prod_xxx
```

| Query parameter   | Description                                                                    |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `checkout_id`     | The ID of the checkout session created for this payment.                       |
| `order_id`        | The ID of the order created after successful payment.                          |
| `customer_id`     | The customer ID, based on the email that executed the successful payment.      |
| `subscription_id` | The subscription ID of the product.                                            |
| `product_id`      | The product ID that the payment is related to.                                 |
| `request_id`      | Optional. The request/reference ID you provided when creating this checkout.   |
| `signature`       | All previous parameters signed by creem using your API-key, verifiable by you. |

<Warning>
  For production applications, we recommend using [Webhooks](/code/webhooks) to handle payment
  events.
</Warning>

### Verifying Redirect Signatures

The `signature` query parameter allows you to verify that the redirect came from Creem. This prevents malicious users from spoofing successful payment redirects.

<Note>
  The signature is a SHA-256 hex digest of the redirect parameters joined with `|`, with `salt=   {apiKey}` appended at the end. **Parameters appear in the order they arrive in the redirect URL**
  (not alphabetically sorted), and **null or empty values are excluded** — only include parameters
  that have actual values.
</Note>

The canonical string is built as:

```text theme={null}
key1=value1|key2=value2|...|keyN=valueN|salt={apiKey}
```

Then hashed with SHA-256 and hex-encoded to produce the `signature` value.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TypeScript">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import * as crypto from "crypto";

    interface RedirectParams {
      request_id?: string | null;
      checkout_id: string;
      order_id: string | null;
      customer_id: string | null;
      subscription_id: string | null;
      product_id: string;
      signature: string;
    }

    function verifyRedirectSignature(params: RedirectParams, apiKey: string): boolean {
      const { signature, ...rest } = params;

      // Keep insertion order; exclude null/undefined/empty values.
      const data = Object.entries(rest)
        .filter(([, value]) => value !== null && value !== undefined && value !== "")
        .map(([key, value]) => `${key}=${value}`)
        .concat(`salt=${apiKey}`)
        .join("|");

      const expectedSignature = crypto.createHash("sha256").update(data).digest("hex");

      return signature === expectedSignature;
    }

    // Usage in your success page
    export async function GET(request: Request) {
      const url = new URL(request.url);

      // Read fields in the order they appear in the redirect URL.
      const params: RedirectParams = {
        request_id: url.searchParams.get("request_id"),
        checkout_id: url.searchParams.get("checkout_id")!,
        order_id: url.searchParams.get("order_id"),
        customer_id: url.searchParams.get("customer_id"),
        subscription_id: url.searchParams.get("subscription_id"),
        product_id: url.searchParams.get("product_id")!,
        signature: url.searchParams.get("signature")!,
      };

      const isValid = verifyRedirectSignature(params, process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!);

      if (!isValid) {
        return new Response("Invalid signature", { status: 401 });
      }

      // Proceed with success page...
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Python">
    ```python theme={null}
    import hashlib
    import hmac
    from urllib.parse import urlparse, parse_qsl

    def verify_redirect_signature(query_string: str, api_key: str) -> bool:
        """
        Verify the redirect signature from Creem checkout.

        Args:
            query_string: The raw query string from the redirect URL.
            api_key: Your Creem API key.

        Returns:
            True if signature is valid, False otherwise.
        """
        # parse_qsl preserves the order parameters appear in the URL.
        pairs = parse_qsl(query_string, keep_blank_values=False)

        signature = ''
        parts = []
        for key, value in pairs:
            if key == 'signature':
                signature = value
                continue
            if value in (None, '', 'null'):
                continue
            parts.append(f'{key}={value}')

        parts.append(f'salt={api_key}')
        data = '|'.join(parts)

        expected_signature = hashlib.sha256(data.encode()).hexdigest()
        return hmac.compare_digest(signature, expected_signature)

    # Usage in Flask
    @app.route('/success')
    def success():
        if not verify_redirect_signature(request.query_string.decode(), os.environ['CREEM_API_KEY']):
            return 'Invalid signature', 401

        # Proceed with success page...
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Go">
    ```go theme={null}
    package main

    import (
        "crypto/sha256"
        "crypto/subtle"
        "encoding/hex"
        "net/url"
        "strings"
    )

    // verifyRedirectSignature checks the redirect signature using the raw query
    // string so parameter order matches what Creem signed.
    func verifyRedirectSignature(rawQuery, apiKey string) bool {
        var signature string
        var parts []string

        for _, pair := range strings.Split(rawQuery, "&") {
            if pair == "" {
                continue
            }
            key, value, _ := strings.Cut(pair, "=")
            decodedKey, err := url.QueryUnescape(key)
            if err != nil {
                return false
            }
            decodedValue, err := url.QueryUnescape(value)
            if err != nil {
                return false
            }

            if decodedKey == "signature" {
                signature = decodedValue
                continue
            }
            if decodedValue == "" || decodedValue == "null" {
                continue
            }
            parts = append(parts, decodedKey+"="+decodedValue)
        }

        parts = append(parts, "salt="+apiKey)
        data := strings.Join(parts, "|")

        sum := sha256.Sum256([]byte(data))
        expected := hex.EncodeToString(sum[:])

        return subtle.ConstantTimeCompare([]byte(signature), []byte(expected)) == 1
    }
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  **Important:** Parameters with `null` or empty values (like `order_id` for subscription-only
  checkouts, or `subscription_id` for one-time payments) must be **excluded** from the signed
  string. Including them as `"order_id=null"` will cause verification to fail.
</Warning>

***

## Advanced Features

### Metadata

Add custom metadata to track additional information with each payment. Metadata is included in webhook events and can be retrieved later.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    <CreemCheckout
      productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"
      referenceId="user_123"
      metadata={{
        userId: "internal_user_id",
        planType: "premium",
        source: "marketing_campaign",
      }}
    >
      <button>Subscribe</button>
    </CreemCheckout>
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      requestId: "order_123",
      metadata: {
        userId: "internal_user_id",
        planType: "premium",
        source: "marketing_campaign",
      },
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const { data } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      metadata: {
        planType: "premium",
        source: "marketing_campaign",
      },
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "metadata": {
          "userId": "internal_user_id",
          "planType": "premium",
          "source": "marketing_campaign"
        }
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  Metadata is especially useful for tracking internal IDs, campaign sources, or any custom
  information you need to associate with a payment.
</Tip>

### Custom Success URL

Override the default success URL on a per-checkout basis. This is useful for directing users to specific pages after payment based on context.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    <CreemCheckout
      productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"
      successUrl="/account/welcome" // Overrides defaultSuccessUrl
    >
      <button>Get Started</button>
    </CreemCheckout>
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/account/welcome",
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const { data } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      successUrl: "/account/welcome",
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/account/welcome"
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Pre-fill Customer Email

Lock the customer email at checkout to ensure users complete payment with the email they registered with on your platform.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    <CreemCheckout productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID" customer={{ email: "user@example.com" }}>
      <button>Complete Purchase</button>
    </CreemCheckout>
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      customer: {
        email: "user@example.com",
      },
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    // Email is automatically set from the authenticated user
    const { data } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      customer: {
        email: "user@example.com", // Optional: if you want to overwrite the session
      },
    });
    ```

    <Note>The Better Auth integration automatically uses the authenticated user's email.</Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "customer": {
          "email": "user@example.com"
        }
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Apply Discount Codes

Apply discount codes programmatically to pre-fill them at checkout.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    <CreemCheckout productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID" discountCode="LAUNCH50">
      <button>Claim Offer</button>
    </CreemCheckout>
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      discountCode: "LAUNCH50",
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const { data } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      discountCode: "LAUNCH50",
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "discount_code": "LAUNCH50"
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Card title="Discount Codes" icon="tag" href="/features/discounts">
  Learn how to create and manage discount codes in your dashboard.
</Card>

### Seat-Based Billing

Charge for multiple units or seats by specifying the `units` parameter. The total price will be calculated as `base_price × units`.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    <CreemCheckout
      productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"
      units={seatCount} // Charge for 5 seats
    >
      <button>Add {seatCount} Seats</button>
    </CreemCheckout>
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      units: 5, // Charge for 5 seats
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const { data } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      units: 5, // Charge for 5 seats
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "units": 5
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Card title="Seat-Based Billing" icon="users" href="/features/seat-based-billing">
  Learn more about implementing and managing seat-based pricing models.
</Card>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout Customization" icon="palette" href="/features/checkout/checkout-customization">
    Brand your checkout with custom colors, logos, and themes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout Custom Fields" icon="input-text" href="/features/checkout/checkout-custom-fields">
    Collect additional information from customers during checkout
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscriptions" icon="repeat" href="/features/subscriptions/introduction">
    Learn how to manage recurring billing and subscriptions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Revenue Splits" icon="split" href="/features/split-payments">
    Split revenue between multiple parties automatically
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Checkout Custom Fields
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/checkout/checkout-custom-fields

Enable custom fields on product checkout sessions.

This feature allows you to collect additional information from customers during checkout by adding customizable fields to your product purchase flow.

## Getting Started

Setting up custom fields for your product is straightforward and requires minimal configuration:

1. Navigate to Your Product Settings
   * Log into your Creem Dashboard
   * Go to "Products" section
   * Create a new product
   * Enable "Custom Fields" feature
2. Configure Your Custom Fields
   * Choose the field type (text, number, email, etc.)
   * Set the field name and label
   * Configure input validation rules
   * Save your configuration

## How It Works

When custom fields are configured, they automatically appear during the checkout process. The collected information is then:

* **Stored securely:** All custom field data is encrypted and stored securely
* **Accessible via Webhook:** Data is included in the `checkout.completed` webhook event
* **Available in Dashboard:** View responses in your merchant dashboard

## Common Use Cases

* **Integration IDs:** Collect user IDs from other platforms or systems
* **Contact Information:** Gather phone numbers, alternative email addresses, or social media handles
* **Customization Details:** Collect preferences, sizes, or specifications
* **Business Information:** Company names, tax IDs, or registration numbers
* **Event Details:** Dates, attendance information, or dietary preferences

## Best Practices

* Keep required fields to a minimum
* Use clear, descriptive field labels
* Select appropriate validation rules
* Consider mobile user experience

**Pro Tips**

* Use conditional fields when appropriate
* Group related fields together
* Test the checkout flow thoroughly

## Webhook Integration

Custom field data is automatically included in the `checkout.completed` webhook payload, making it easy to integrate with your systems.
[Learn more about the checkout.completed webhook](https://docs.creem.io/code/webhooks).


# Checkout Customization
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/checkout/checkout-customization

Customize your checkout and email receipts with your brand logo, colors, and theme for a seamless customer experience.

Deliver a seamless, on-brand experience from your application to the checkout and beyond. Creem lets you customize your checkout flow and email receipts with your store's logo, colors, and theme. Ensuring your customers always feel at home.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Example of a branded checkout with custom logo and colors" />
</Frame>

## Why Customize Branding?

* **Consistent brand experience** from your app to checkout and receipts
* **Build trust** with your customers
* **Increase conversion** by reducing friction and confusion

<Tip>
  Your logo and colors are used on both the checkout page and the email receipt
  sent after a successful payment.
</Tip>

## How to Update Your Store Branding

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Account Settings">
    Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select <b>Settings</b>
    for your current store.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Branding Menu">
    In the settings sidebar, navigate to <b>Branding</b>.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize Your Branding">
    <ul>
      <li>
        <b>Upload your logo</b> (used on checkout and email receipts)
      </li>

      <li>
        <b>Select your default checkout theme</b> (light or dark)
      </li>

      <li>
        <b>Pick your accent color</b> (used for buttons, upsells, and field
        borders)
      </li>

      <li>
        <b>Set your accent hover color</b> (for button hover states)
      </li>

      <li>
        <b>Choose your text color</b> (for dynamic buttons and component text)
      </li>
    </ul>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and Preview">
    Save your changes. You can preview your checkout with the new branding
    instantly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem branding settings UI with logo upload and color pickers" />
</Frame>

## Test Mode vs Live Mode

You can safely experiment with different branding options in [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode). These changes won't affect your live checkout. When you're ready, switch to live mode and apply your final branding for real customers.

## Programmatic Theme Selection

You can override the default checkout theme by appending <code>?theme=light</code> or <code>?theme=dark</code> to your checkout URL before redirecting your customers.

<Tip>
  Example:

  <code>
    [https://www.creem.io/payment/prod\_3pcofZ4pTXtuvdDb1j2MMp?theme=dark](https://www.creem.io/payment/prod_3pcofZ4pTXtuvdDb1j2MMp?theme=dark)
  </code>
</Tip>

<Card title="All Payment Link Parameters" icon="link" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link#3-customize-with-url-parameters">
  See the full list of URL parameters you can use with payment links, including discount codes and metadata.
</Card>

## Best Practices

* Use a high-contrast logo with a transparent background for best results
* Choose accessible color combinations for text and buttons
* Preview your checkout and email receipts in both light and dark themes
* Test your branding in test mode before going live

<aside>
  <b>Need help?</b> Reach out to our support team for guidance on branding best
  practices or troubleshooting.
</aside>


# Checkout Link
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/checkout/checkout-link

Learn how to receive payments without any code

## Prerequisites

To get the most out of this guide, you'll need to:

* **Create an account on Creem.io**
* **Have your API key ready**

## 1. Create a product

Go over to the [products tab](https://creem.io/dashboard/products) and create a product.
You can add a name, description, and price to your product. Optionally you can also add a picture to your product that will be shown to users.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="browser" title="Product page">
    <img />
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="file-spreadsheet" title="Adding product details">
    <img />
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## 2. Copy the payment link from the product

After successfully creating your product, you can copy the payment link by clicking on the product Share button. Simply send this link to your users and they will be able to pay you instantly.

## 3. Customize with URL parameters

Payment links support query parameters that let you customize the checkout experience without any code. Append them to your payment link URL:

```
https://creem.io/payment/prod_xxxxx?discount_code=LAUNCH50&theme=dark
```

### Available parameters

| Parameter       | Example                                               | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `discount_code` | `?discount_code=LAUNCH50`                             | Pre-applies a discount code to the checkout. The discount is validated and applied server-side when the checkout session is created.                                        |
| `theme`         | `?theme=dark`                                         | Sets the checkout theme to `light` or `dark`, overriding your store's default branding theme.                                                                               |
| `metadata[key]` | `?metadata[source]=twitter&metadata[campaign]=launch` | Passes custom metadata key-value pairs to the checkout session. Metadata is included in webhook events and can be retrieved via the API. Use bracket notation for each key. |

<Tip>
  You can combine multiple parameters: `?discount_code=SAVE20&theme=dark&metadata[source]=email`
</Tip>

<Note>
  Parameters like `discount_code` and `metadata` are processed server-side and won't appear in the final checkout URL. The `theme` parameter and any other unrecognized parameters are forwarded to the checkout page as query strings.
</Note>

### More use cases

If you are not planning to do a no-code integration, we strongly encourage you to check out our other guides.
Create checkout-sessions and prices dynamically, use webhooks to receive updates on your application automatically, and much more. Check out our guides to get the most out of Creem.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout API" icon="code" href="/features/checkout/checkout-api">
    Learn how to create and manage checkout sessions programmatically using the
    Creem API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks and Events" icon="square-code" href="/code/webhooks">
    Set up webhooks to receive updates on your application automatically.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Checkout Localization
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/checkout/checkout-localization

Provide a native language checkout experience with automatic language detection and support for 42 languages worldwide.

Creem automatically localizes your checkout interface to match your customer's language, helping you reach a global audience and increase conversion rates through familiar, native-language interactions.

<Note>
  Localization applies only to the checkout interface elements (form labels,
  buttons, validation messages, payment UI). Your product names, descriptions,
  and other store content remain as you've entered them.
</Note>

## Supported Languages

Creem supports 42 languages and regional variants, ensuring comprehensive global coverage:

### European Languages

Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish

### Regional Variants

* **English:** English (US), English (UK)
* **Spanish:** Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America)
* **French:** French (France), French (Canada)
* **Portuguese:** Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil)
* **Chinese:** Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong), Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)

### Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

## How It Works

**Automatic Detection:** Creem detects the customer's browser language on first visit. If supported, the checkout displays in that language; otherwise, it defaults to English.

**Manual Override:** Customers can change languages using the language switcher in the checkout interface. Their preference is saved and persists across sessions.

**What's Localized:**

* Form labels and placeholders
* Validation and error messages
* Button text and calls-to-action
* Payment interface elements
* Order summary sections

## Fallback Behavior

* **Unsupported languages:** Defaults to English
* **Missing translations:** English text shown for incomplete translations
* **Partial browser support:** Closest supported language variant is selected

## Testing

Test different languages in [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode) by changing your browser's language preference or using the language switcher in the checkout interface.

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I customize or disable certain languages?">
    All 42 supported languages are automatically available to ensure the widest
    reach. Localization cannot be customized or disabled.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are product names and descriptions localized?">
    No, only the checkout interface is localized. Your product names,
    descriptions, and other store content remain as you enter them.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


# Embedded Checkout
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/checkout/embedded-checkout

Embed Creem checkout directly in your site — as a modal overlay or inline — without redirecting customers away.

Embedded checkout runs the entire Creem payment flow **inside your own site** instead of sending customers to a hosted page. Drop in a small script, open checkout as a modal or inline iframe, and get a callback when payment completes.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem embedded checkout as a modal overlay on a merchant's site" />
</Frame>

## How it works

1. Create a **checkout session** on your server with your secret API key (see [Checkout API](/features/checkout/checkout-api)) and read its `checkoutUrl`.
2. Load the Creem embed script on your page.
3. Open the checkout as an overlay or inline, and handle `onComplete`.

<Tip>
  You create the session server-side (secret key) and pass the resulting URL to the browser — the URL is safe to expose, and completion is always confirmed server-side via webhook.
</Tip>

## 1. Create a checkout session (server-side)

Every embed needs a **checkout URL**, created on your server with your secret API key so the price and product can't be tampered with. Use the [Checkout API](/features/checkout/checkout-api) or one of its SDKs and read `checkoutUrl` (the raw REST API returns it as `checkout_url`):

```ts theme={null}
// Server-side only — keep CREEM_API_KEY secret
import { createCreem } from 'creem_io';

const creem = createCreem({ apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY! });

const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID',
  successUrl: 'https://yoursite.com/success', // optional
});

// `checkoutUrl` is typed as optional in the SDK — assert (or guard) it:
const checkoutUrl = checkout.checkoutUrl!;

// Send `checkoutUrl` to the browser, then embed it (below).
```

Then embed that URL with **a framework SDK**, the **script loader**, or a **raw iframe** — pick one.

## 2. Choose an embed path

Use exactly **one** of the three paths below — framework SDKs, the script loader, or a raw iframe.

### Framework SDKs

First-class packages for **React (≥18), Vue (≥3), and Svelte (≥4)** with typed props and lifecycle events. They share a framework-agnostic core, [`@creem_io/embed`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@creem_io/embed), which you can also use directly in vanilla JS.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="React">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install @creem_io/react
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add @creem_io/react
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm add @creem_io/react
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun add @creem_io/react
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    ```tsx theme={null}
    import { CreemCheckout, CreemCheckoutInline } from '@creem_io/react';

    // Overlay — wrap any clickable element
    <CreemCheckout checkoutUrl={checkoutUrl} onComplete={(d) => console.log('paid', d)}>
      <button>Subscribe</button>
    </CreemCheckout>

    // Inline — mount in place
    <CreemCheckoutInline
      checkoutUrl={checkoutUrl}
      onComplete={onComplete}
      style={{ width: 460, height: 820 }}
    />
    ```

    Also available: the `useCreemCheckout()` hook and the `CreemEmbedCheckout.create()` promise API. [Full reference →](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@creem_io/react)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Vue">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install @creem_io/vue
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add @creem_io/vue
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm add @creem_io/vue
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun add @creem_io/vue
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    ```vue theme={null}
    <script setup>
    import { CreemCheckout, CreemCheckoutInline } from '@creem_io/vue';
    </script>

    <template>
      <!-- Overlay -->
      <CreemCheckout :checkout-url="checkoutUrl" @complete="onComplete">
        <button>Subscribe</button>
      </CreemCheckout>

      <!-- Inline -->
      <CreemCheckoutInline :checkout-url="checkoutUrl" @complete="onComplete" />
    </template>
    ```

    Also available: the `useCreemCheckout()` composable and `CreemEmbedCheckout.create()`. [Full reference →](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@creem_io/vue)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Svelte">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install @creem_io/svelte
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add @creem_io/svelte
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm add @creem_io/svelte
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun add @creem_io/svelte
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    ```svelte theme={null}
    <script>
      import { CreemCheckout, CreemCheckoutInline } from '@creem_io/svelte';
    </script>

    <!-- Overlay — wrap any clickable element -->
    <CreemCheckout {checkoutUrl} onComplete={onComplete}>
      <button>Subscribe</button>
    </CreemCheckout>

    <!-- Inline -->
    <CreemCheckoutInline {checkoutUrl} onComplete={onComplete} style="height:820px" />
    ```

    Low-level: the `{@attach}` attachments (Svelte 5.29+) or `use:` actions (Svelte 4). [Full reference →](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@creem_io/svelte)
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Every SDK takes the same options as the loader below (`theme`, `locale`) and emits the same `ready` + `completed` events.

On completion the embed behaves exactly like the hosted checkout's return page:

* **Product has a Return URL** → a short confirmation screen, then the top window navigates there (\~3s).
* **No Return URL** → a "View order" button; the embed stays open until the customer closes it.

To keep customers fully inline, call `close()` inside `onComplete` — it dismisses the embed **and cancels the pending redirect**. Cancelling the redirect from `close()` requires `@creem_io/embed` ≥ 0.3.3 (or `@creem_io/react` / `/vue` / `/svelte` ≥ 0.2.3); on older versions `close()` dismisses the modal but the redirect still fires.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Embedded checkout success screen: 'Thank you for your payment' with a 'Returning to Merchant in 2s' countdown button" />
</Frame>

<Frame>
  <img alt="Embedded checkout success screen: 'Thank you for your payment' with a 'View Order' button" />
</Frame>

#### Open on click (dynamic sessions)

The components above need the `checkoutUrl` at render time. For a **pricing grid** — many products, where you don't want to pre-create a session for each one on page load — create the session **on demand** and open it imperatively with the `useCreemCheckout()` hook:

```tsx theme={null}
import { useCreemCheckout } from '@creem_io/react';

function BuyButton({ productId }: { productId: string }) {
  const openCheckout = useCreemCheckout();

  async function buy() {
    // Create the session on YOUR server (keeps the secret key off the client),
    // then open the returned URL — no need to pre-create sessions on load.
    const res = await fetch('/api/checkout', {
      method: 'POST',
      body: JSON.stringify({ productId }),
    });
    const { checkoutUrl } = await res.json();
    openCheckout({ checkoutUrl, onComplete: (detail) => console.log('paid', detail) });
  }

  return <button onClick={buy}>Subscribe</button>;
}
```

Vue exposes the same `useCreemCheckout()` composable. In vanilla JS (or any framework), use the promise-based `CreemEmbedCheckout.create({ checkoutUrl })`, which resolves once the checkout has rendered.

### Script loader

For non-framework apps, or when you want a global `Creem` object. No build step — drop in the loader script and open checkout from any framework or plain HTML.

#### Overlay

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the script">
    ```html theme={null}
    <script src="https://www.creem.io/embed.js" defer></script>
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open checkout on click">
    ```html theme={null}
    <button id="buy">Subscribe</button>
    <script>
      document.getElementById('buy').onclick = () => {
        Creem.openCheckout({
          checkoutUrl: 'CHECKOUT_URL', // from step 1
          onComplete: (detail) => {
            // detail = { checkoutId, orderId, orderNo }
            console.log('Payment complete', detail);
          },
        });
      };
    </script>
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

The overlay shows the confirmation screen on success; call `Creem.close()` from `onComplete` to dismiss it — this also **cancels the pending redirect** to the Return URL, keeping the customer on your page.

#### Inline

Mount checkout inside a container on your page:

```html theme={null}
<div id="creem-checkout" style="height: 820px"></div>
<script>
  Creem.mount({
    checkoutUrl: 'CHECKOUT_URL',
    container: '#creem-checkout',
    onComplete: (detail) => unlockContent(detail.orderId),
  });
</script>
```

<Warning>
  **`onComplete` is UX-only.** It fires in the browser and can be spoofed — use it to close the modal or show a success state. Grant entitlements / fulfil orders from your **[webhook handler](/code/webhooks)** (verified server-side), never from `onComplete`.
</Warning>

#### Declarative data attributes

Any element with `data-creem-checkout` opens the overlay on click — no JS wiring, but it still relies on the loader script above:

```html theme={null}
<a data-creem-checkout data-creem-url="CHECKOUT_URL">Buy now</a>
```

Optionally set the theme and language with `data-creem-theme` and `data-creem-locale`:

```html theme={null}
<a
  data-creem-checkout
  data-creem-url="CHECKOUT_URL"
  data-creem-theme="dark"
  data-creem-locale="fr"
>Buy now</a>
```

### Raw iframe

The lowest-level option — no loader, no SDK. Use it when you only need inline display and will handle the lifecycle yourself, or don't need callbacks:

```html theme={null}
<iframe
  src="CHECKOUT_URL"
  allow="payment *; publickey-credentials-get *"
  style="border:0;width:460px;height:820px">
</iframe>
```

<Warning>
  The `allow="payment *; publickey-credentials-get *"` attribute is required — without it, digital wallets, passkeys, and 3-D Secure challenges can't run inside the iframe. (The framework SDKs and the script loader set this for you.)
</Warning>

## Presentation — theme & language

Works with the framework SDKs and the script loader. `openCheckout` and `mount` accept two presentation options, appended to the checkout URL for you:

```js theme={null}
Creem.openCheckout({
  checkoutUrl: 'CHECKOUT_URL',
  theme: 'dark',   // 'light' | 'dark'
  locale: 'pt-BR', // BCP47 tag — forces the checkout language
});
```

By default the checkout follows the customer's **browser language**. Pass `locale` to force a specific one (e.g. to match your own site's language). Unsupported locales fall back to English. See the [supported languages](/features/checkout/checkout-api) for the full list.

## Affiliate attribution

If you run the Creem [Affiliate Program](/features/affiliate-program), embedded checkout still credits referred sales to the right affiliate — and the SDKs and script loader handle it for you. Here's what happens, and the one edge case worth knowing.

**How it works**

* An affiliate link (`creem.io/affiliate?code=…`) sends the visitor to your site and appends a `creem_ref` token to the landing URL.
* On the **hosted** checkout, attribution rides a first-party cookie on Creem's domain — nothing to do.
* Inside the **embed**, the checkout runs in a cross-site iframe, so the browser doesn't send that cookie there — in any browser. Attribution instead rides the token: the SDK/loader reads `creem_ref` from your page, **persists it in your site's own first-party storage**, and forwards it into the checkout iframe, so it works uniformly everywhere. No code needed for the common case.

<Note>
  `creem_ref` is an **opaque, signed token** — it identifies the click, not the affiliate. Don't try to parse an affiliate code out of it, and you don't need to read or forward it yourself: the SDKs and loader do it automatically. (It mirrors `client_reference_id` in Stripe-based tools like Rewardful and Tolt.)
</Note>

**Edge case: separate landing and checkout pages**

The token arrives on whatever page the affiliate link points to. The SDK captures it automatically when it runs on that page. But if a visitor lands on `/?creem_ref=…`, then **navigates** to another page (say `/pricing`) before opening checkout, and your app drops the query string on that navigation, the token is no longer on the URL. If it wasn't captured before that navigation, attribution is lost — in every browser, since the embed relies on the token, not the cookie.

To cover this, call `captureAffiliateRef()` once early in your app (e.g. a root layout) so the token is captured on the landing page and stored for later:

```tsx theme={null}
// Root layout / top-level component — runs on every page
'use client';
import { useEffect } from 'react';
import { captureAffiliateRef } from '@creem_io/react'; // also in /vue, /svelte, /embed

export function AffiliateRefCapture() {
  useEffect(() => { captureAffiliateRef(); }, []);
  return null;
}
```

<Tip>
  The **script loader** (`creem.io/embed.js`) captures the token automatically on every page it loads on — so if you include the `<script>` site-wide (not just on the checkout page), there's nothing to add.
</Tip>

**Manage it yourself (optional)**

We persist `creem_ref` in `localStorage` by default. Prefer your own storage — `sessionStorage`, your own cookie, or server-side? Read the value off the landing URL, store it however you like, and append it to the `checkoutUrl` you pass to the SDK. The SDK **won't overwrite a `creem_ref` you've already set on the URL**, so your value wins:

```ts theme={null}
// On your affiliate landing page — capture into your own store
const ref = new URLSearchParams(location.search).get('creem_ref');
if (ref) sessionStorage.setItem('creem_ref', ref);

// When you open checkout — put it back on the checkout URL yourself
const stored = sessionStorage.getItem('creem_ref');
const url = new URL(checkoutUrl);
if (stored) url.searchParams.set('creem_ref', stored);
openCheckout({ checkoutUrl: url.toString() });
```

## API reference

The framework SDKs (`@creem_io/react`, `/vue`, `/svelte`) accept these same options — as props/args, with `onComplete`/`onClose` surfaced as the `complete`/`close` events where idiomatic.

### `Creem.openCheckout(options)`

Opens checkout in a modal overlay.

<ParamField type="string">
  The checkout session URL from the [Checkout API](/features/checkout/checkout-api).
</ParamField>

<ParamField type="'light' | 'dark'">
  Color theme for the checkout. Defaults to light.
</ParamField>

<ParamField type="string">
  BCP47 language tag (e.g. `'fr'`, `'pt-BR'`) to force the checkout language. Defaults to the customer's browser language; unsupported locales fall back to English.
</ParamField>

<ParamField type="() => void">
  Called once the checkout UI has rendered and is ready for input.
</ParamField>

<ParamField type="(detail) => void">
  Called when payment completes. `detail = { checkoutId, orderId?, orderNo?, redirect?, redirectUrl? }` — `redirectUrl` is the merchant success URL, if set.
</ParamField>

<ParamField type="() => void">
  Called when the overlay is dismissed by the customer.
</ParamField>

**Returns** a handle `{ close() }` — call `close()` to dismiss the overlay programmatically.

### `Creem.mount(options)`

Mounts checkout inline. Same options as `openCheckout`, plus:

<ParamField type="string | HTMLElement">
  The element (or a CSS selector) to mount the checkout iframe into. The loader accepts a CSS selector; the npm `@creem_io/embed` `mount` requires an `HTMLElement` (pass `document.querySelector('#…')`).
</ParamField>

**Returns** a handle `{ destroy() }` — call `destroy()` to unmount the inline checkout and remove its listener (important in SPAs, e.g. on component unmount).

### `Creem.close()`

Programmatically closes the overlay.

### `captureAffiliateRef()`

An SDK export (`@creem_io/embed`, `/react`, `/vue`, `/svelte`) — not a method on the loader, which captures automatically. Reads the affiliate `creem_ref` token from the current URL, persists it to your site's first-party storage, and returns the active token (from the URL, or a previously stored one), or `null`. `openCheckout`/`mount` already do this; call it directly only to capture on a **landing page** the visitor reaches before opening checkout (see [Affiliate attribution](#affiliate-attribution)). Safe anywhere — a no-op during SSR and when no token is present.

**Returns** `string | null`.

## Events

Under the hood, the checkout posts messages to the parent window over its lifecycle. The loader handles these for you (`onReady`, `onComplete`); if you build a fully custom integration (e.g. a raw iframe), listen for them directly:

```js theme={null}
window.addEventListener('message', (event) => {
  // Only trust events from the checkout's own origin.
  if (event.origin !== 'https://www.creem.io') return;
  const data = event.data;
  if (data?.source !== 'creem-embed') return;
  if (data.type === 'ready') {
    console.log('checkout ready');
  } else if (data.type === 'completed') {
    // { checkoutId, orderId, orderNo, redirect, redirectUrl }
    console.log('completed', data);
  }
});
```

<ParamField type="string">Always `"creem-embed"`.</ParamField>
<ParamField type="number">Protocol version (currently `1`).</ParamField>
<ParamField type="string">`"ready"` when the UI has rendered, then `"completed"` on payment.</ParamField>

<Note>
  **Digital wallets.** **Google Pay** works inside the embedded iframe. **Apple Pay does not** — this is an Apple platform restriction, not an embed limitation. In a cross-origin iframe, Safari only presents the Apple Pay sheet when the **top-level page's domain** (your site) is registered as an Apple Pay merchant domain and the merchant session is validated against that top-level domain, not the iframe's. Your site isn't registered under Creem's Apple Pay account, so Safari suppresses the button — Google Pay has no equivalent top-level-domain requirement, which is why it still appears. Card and 3-D Secure payments always work in the embed. If Apple Pay is critical for you, use the hosted checkout page, where payment runs on Creem's own registered domain.
</Note>


# Accounts
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/customer-credits/accounts

Create and manage credit accounts for your customers.

<Note>Customer Credits is in **Experimental** preview.</Note>

## What is an account?

An account holds a credit balance for one customer. Think of it as a digital wallet — you create it, add credits to it, and debit from it when the customer uses them.

Most customers need just one account. But you can create multiple per customer for different purposes:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="loyalty_points" icon="star">
    Earned from purchases
  </Card>

  <Card title="referral_credits" icon="user-plus">
    Earned from inviting friends
  </Card>

  <Card title="promo_credits" icon="gift">
    Given during campaigns
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Creating accounts

Pass a `customer_id` and you're done. Everything else is optional.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "customer_id": "cust_abc123",
    "name": "loyalty_points",
    "unit_label": "points",
    "initial_balance": "100"
  }'
```

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN",
  "store_id": "store_xxx",
  "customer_id": "cust_abc123",
  "name": "loyalty_points",
  "unit_label": "points",
  "status": "active",
  "created_at": "2026-04-14T12:00:00.000Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-14T12:00:00.000Z"
}
```

### Options

| Parameter         | Type   | Required | Description                                                                |
| ----------------- | ------ | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `customer_id`     | string | ✅        | The customer this account belongs to                                       |
| `name`            | string |          | A label for this account. Default: `"default"`. Unique per customer        |
| `unit_label`      | string |          | What to call the units — "points", "gems", "credits". Default: `"credits"` |
| `initial_balance` | string |          | Seed the account with credits on creation                                  |

<Info>
  If you set `initial_balance` and the initial credit fails, the account isn't
  created either. No orphaned accounts.
</Info>

***

## Checking balance

One call to see what's available.

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/balance \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

```json theme={null}
{
  "balance": "5000",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-14T14:30:00.000Z"
}
```

### Point-in-time balance

Need to know what the balance was last Tuesday? Pass an `at` parameter.

```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/balance?at=2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

```json theme={null}
{
  "balance": "3000",
  "as_of": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z"
}
```

***

## Listing accounts

```bash theme={null}
# All accounts in your store
curl https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# For a specific customer
curl "https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts?customer_id=cust_abc123" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

Supports cursor-based pagination with `limit`, `starting_after`, and `ending_before`.

***

## Getting a single account

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id} \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

***

## Account lifecycle

Accounts have three states. You can move between them as needed.

```mermaid theme={null}
stateDiagram-v2
    [*] --> Active
    Active --> Frozen: Freeze
    Frozen --> Active: Unfreeze
    Active --> Closed: Close
    Frozen --> Closed: Close
```

### Freeze — pause an account

Temporarily block all credits and debits. The account stays readable.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/freeze \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

### Unfreeze — resume an account

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/unfreeze \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

### Close — permanently retire an account

Balance and history stay readable forever, but no new transactions are allowed.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/close \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

<Warning>
  Closing is permanent. If you might need the account later, freeze it instead.
</Warning>

| Status   | Can credit/debit? | Can read? | Use case           |
| -------- | ----------------- | --------- | ------------------ |
| `active` | ✅                 | ✅         | Default            |
| `frozen` | ❌                 | ✅         | Temporarily paused |
| `closed` | ❌                 | ✅         | Permanent          |

***

## Next steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Transactions" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left" href="/features/customer-credits/transactions">
    Credit, debit, reverse, and view history.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recipes" icon="book-open" href="/guides/customer-credits-recipes">
    Step-by-step guides for common patterns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-credits-account">
    Full endpoint schemas.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Introduction" icon="house" href="/features/customer-credits/introduction">
    Back to overview.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Customer Credits
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/customer-credits/introduction

Give your customers a credit balance — points, gems, stars, or any unit. Build loyalty programs, prepaid wallets, and usage-based billing without building the infrastructure yourself.

<Note>
  Customer Credits is in **Experimental** preview. The API is stable but may
  receive additive changes.
</Note>

## What is Customer Credits?

Customer Credits lets you give your customers a balance they can earn and spend — points, gems, stars, or whatever fits your product.

You add credits when something good happens (a purchase, a referral, a top-up). You remove credits when they're used (a redemption, an API call, a feature unlock). Creem tracks everything and gives you a complete history.

**No database tables to design. No race conditions to debug. Just API calls.**

## Why use it?

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="AI & LLM Products" icon="microchip">
    Sell credit packs for your AI product. Customers buy credits, each API call
    deducts from their balance. Different models can cost different amounts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Loyalty & Rewards" icon="star">
    Award points on purchases, let customers redeem them for discounts. Track
    earning and spending with full history.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prepaid Balances" icon="wallet">
    Let customers top up a balance and draw down against it for future purchases
    or service usage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Referral Programs" icon="user-plus">
    Credit both sides automatically when a referred user converts. Track the
    full lifecycle.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Usage Metering" icon="gauge">
    Allocate credit pools for API calls, compute hours, storage, or any metered
    resource. Debit on consumption.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Promotional Credits" icon="gift">
    Issue credits for marketing campaigns, seasonal offers, or beta incentives.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Goodwill & Compensation" icon="hand-holding-heart">
    Issue credits for service disruptions or support escalations — tracked and
    auditable.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How it works

```mermaid theme={null}
sequenceDiagram
    participant App as Your App
    participant Creem as Creem API

    App->>Creem: Create account for customer
    Creem-->>App: Account created ✓

    App->>Creem: Credit 100 units
    Creem-->>App: Done ✓

    App->>Creem: Debit 30 units
    Creem-->>App: Done ✓

    App->>Creem: What's the balance?
    Creem-->>App: 70 units
```

Three steps:

1. **Create an account** — pass a `customer_id` and you're done.
2. **Credit or debit** — one API call to add or remove units.
3. **Check balance** — instant lookup, always up to date.

## Quick start

<Warning>
  If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of
  `https://api.creem.io`. Learn more about [Test
  Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
</Warning>

### 1. Create an account

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "customer_id": "cust_abc123",
    "name": "credits",
    "unit_label": "credits"
  }'
```

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN",
  "store_id": "store_xxx",
  "customer_id": "cust_abc123",
  "name": "credits",
  "unit_label": "credits",
  "status": "active",
  "created_at": "2026-04-14T12:00:00.000Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-14T12:00:00.000Z"
}
```

### 2. Add credits

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": "500",
    "reference": "order_789",
    "idempotency_key": "reward_order_789"
  }'
```

### 3. Use credits

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN/debit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": "200",
    "reference": "redemption_456",
    "idempotency_key": "redeem_456"
  }'
```

### 4. Check balance

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN/balance \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

```json theme={null}
{
  "balance": "300",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-14T14:30:00.000Z"
}
```

## Key features

| Feature                | Detail                                                                            |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Any unit**           | Credits, gems, stars, points — you name them, we track them                       |
| **Full history**       | Every change is recorded. You can always see what happened and why                |
| **Safe retries**       | Every write requires an `idempotency_key` — retry without fear of double-counting |
| **Reference tracking** | Link every transaction to your own events with a `reference` field                |
| **Large numbers**      | Amounts are strings — no overflow, no matter the scale                            |

## Account states

| Status   | Can add/remove credits? | Can read? | Notes                                        |
| -------- | ----------------------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| `active` | ✅                       | ✅         | Default                                      |
| `frozen` | ❌                       | ✅         | Temporarily paused                           |
| `closed` | ❌                       | ✅         | Permanent. Balance and history stay readable |

## Next steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Accounts" icon="user" href="/features/customer-credits/accounts">
    Create, list, freeze, and close accounts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Transactions" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left" href="/features/customer-credits/transactions">
    Credit, debit, reverse, and view history.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recipes" icon="book-open" href="/guides/customer-credits-recipes">
    Step-by-step guides for common use cases.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-credits-account">
    Full endpoint docs with schemas.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Transactions
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/customer-credits/transactions

Add credits, remove credits, undo mistakes. Every change is tracked.

<Note>Customer Credits is in **Experimental** preview.</Note>

## How transactions work

Every time you add or remove credits, a transaction is created. Transactions are permanent — you always have a complete history of what happened and why.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Credit" icon="plus">
    Add credits to an account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Debit" icon="minus">
    Remove credits from an account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reverse" icon="rotate-left">
    Undo a previous transaction
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Credit — add credits

Use this when a customer earns credits, buys a credit pack, or receives a reward.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": "500",
    "reference": "order_789",
    "idempotency_key": "reward_order_789"
  }'
```

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "cct_3mNpK8rW2xY",
  "store_id": "store_xxx",
  "reference": "order_789",
  "idempotency_key": "reward_order_789",
  "reversal_of": null,
  "entries": [
    {
      "id": "cce_2hJnR6wP5bC",
      "transaction_id": "cct_3mNpK8rW2xY",
      "account_id": "cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN",
      "side": "credit",
      "amount": "500",
      "created_at": "2026-04-14T14:30:00.000Z"
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2026-04-14T14:30:00.000Z"
}
```

### Parameters

| Parameter         | Type   | Required | Description                                                     |
| ----------------- | ------ | -------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `amount`          | string | ✅        | How many credits to add. String to support large numbers        |
| `reference`       | string | ✅        | Link this to your system — an order ID, campaign name, anything |
| `idempotency_key` | string | ✅        | Prevents double-processing on retries                           |

***

## Debit — remove credits

Use this when a customer spends credits, uses a feature, or redeems a reward.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/debit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": "200",
    "reference": "checkout_456",
    "idempotency_key": "redeem_checkout_456"
  }'
```

Same parameters as credit. The response looks identical, just with `"side": "debit"` in the entry.

<Info>
  The API prevents negative balances — if a debit would bring the balance below zero, it returns an `insufficient_balance` error. Check the balance first if you want to show your users a friendly message.
</Info>

***

## Reverse — undo a transaction

Made a mistake? Order cancelled? Reverse a transaction to undo it.

The original transaction stays in the history — a new opposite transaction is created so you always have a complete paper trail.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/reverse \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "transaction_id": "cct_3mNpK8rW2xY"
  }'
```

The response includes `"reversal_of": "cct_3mNpK8rW2xY"` linking back to the original.

<Tip>
  Reversals are idempotent — reversing the same transaction twice returns the
  original reversal.
</Tip>

***

## Viewing history

See every credit and debit on an account, newest first.

```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/entries?limit=50" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

```json theme={null}
{
  "object": "list",
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "cce_8dFmQ1tY4wK",
      "transaction_id": "cct_5pRsL9uZ3cB",
      "account_id": "cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN",
      "side": "debit",
      "amount": "200",
      "created_at": "2026-04-14T15:00:00.000Z"
    },
    {
      "id": "cce_2hJnR6wP5bC",
      "transaction_id": "cct_3mNpK8rW2xY",
      "account_id": "cca_7kXmR2pQ9vN",
      "side": "credit",
      "amount": "500",
      "created_at": "2026-04-14T14:30:00.000Z"
    }
  ],
  "has_more": false
}
```

Each entry shows:

* **`side`** — `"credit"` (added) or `"debit"` (removed)
* **`amount`** — how many credits
* **`transaction_id`** — links back to the transaction (which has the `reference` and `idempotency_key`)

***

## What is an `idempotency_key`?

An `idempotency_key` is a unique string you include with every credit or debit request. It's your safety net against accidental duplicates.

Imagine your app credits a customer 500 points for an order. The request goes through, but your app doesn't get the response back (network hiccup, timeout, server restart). Without protection, retrying would give the customer 1,000 points instead of 500.

The `idempotency_key` prevents this. When you retry with the same key, Creem recognizes it's the same request and returns the original result — no double-crediting.

<Tip>
  Use a key that's tied to the business event, like `reward_order_789` or `topup_sub_123_2026-04`. This way, even if your code accidentally fires twice for the same order, the customer only gets credited once.
</Tip>

### How it works

```mermaid theme={null}
sequenceDiagram
    participant App as Your App
    participant Creem as Creem API

    App->>Creem: Credit 500 (key: "reward_789")
    Creem-->>App: ✅ Transaction created

    Note over App: Network timeout, not sure if it worked...

    App->>Creem: Credit 500 (key: "reward_789")
    Creem-->>App: ✅ Same result, no duplicate
```

| Scenario                        | Result                                                      |
| ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| First request                   | Processes normally                                          |
| Retry with same key + same body | Returns original result, `X-Idempotent-Replay: true` header |
| Same key but different body     | `409 Conflict` error                                        |

***

## Next steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Accounts" icon="user" href="/features/customer-credits/accounts">
    Create, freeze, and manage accounts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recipes" icon="book-open" href="/guides/customer-credits-recipes">
    Step-by-step guides for common patterns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/endpoint/credit-account">
    Full endpoint schemas.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Introduction" icon="house" href="/features/customer-credits/introduction">
    Back to overview.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Customer Portal
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/customer-portal

Customers can cancel and refund subscriptions by themselves.

## What is a Customer Portal?

After every successful payment, your customers will receive an email with a link to their Customer Portal. This portal allows them to manage their subscriptions, payment methods, and personal information.

This email contains a magic link, to a completely different authentication mechanism, in which they are able to access their account which allows them to execute the aforementioned actions.

<Info>
  If you're building with Next.js, the <a href="/code/sdks/nextjs">@creem\_io/nextjs adapter</a>
  ships a `   <CreemPortal />` component and `Portal` route helper so users can open the portal directly from
  your dashboard without touching the REST API.
</Info>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="receipt" title="Receipt Example">
    <img />
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="right-to-bracket" title="Magic Link Login Example">
    <img />
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What can customers do in the Customer Portal?

### 1. Cancel a subscription

Upon entering the Customer Portal, customers can cancel their subscriptions by selecting an active subscription, and clicking on the **Manage Subscription** button.
This will open a details sheet on the right side of the screen, where a **Cancel Subscription** button is available.

This will immediately cancel their subscription and they will no longer be charged for it.

<img />

### 2. Request Invoice or Support

Customers using the customer portal, can copy all details of a specific payment, including order\_ID and request support from Creem team directly without contacting the merchant.

<img />

### 3. Generate Customer Portal Access Programmatically

You can generate a customer portal link for your users programmatically, allowing them to manage their subscriptions directly from your application.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    **Step 1: Create the Portal Route**

    ```typescript theme={null}
    // app/portal/route.ts
    import { Portal } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export const GET = Portal({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      testMode: process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production",
    });
    ```

    **Step 2: Use the Component**

    ```tsx theme={null}
    // components/ManageSubscriptionButton.tsx
    "use client";

    import { CreemPortal } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function ManageSubscriptionButton({ customerId }: { customerId: string }) {
      return (
        <CreemPortal customerId={customerId}>
          <button className="btn-primary">Manage Subscription</button>
        </CreemPortal>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Card title="Next.js Adapter Documentation" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
      Learn more about the Portal component and route helper.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Create customer portal link
    const portal = await creem.customers.generateBillingLinks({
      customerId: "cust_abc123",
    });

    // Redirect user to portal
    console.log(portal.customerPortalLink);
    // Output: https://creem.io/my-orders/login/xxxxxxxxxx
    ```

    You can also retrieve the customer ID by email:

    ```typescript theme={null}
    // Get customer by email first
    const customer = await creem.customers.retrieve(undefined, "customer@example.com");

    // Then create portal link
    const portal = await creem.customers.generateBillingLinks({
      customerId: customer.id,
    });

    // Redirect to portal
    window.location.href = portal.customerPortalLink;
    ```

    <Card title="TypeScript SDK Documentation" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
      View the complete customer management API reference.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    **Client-Side Usage:**

    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function ManageSubscriptionButton() {
      const handlePortal = async () => {
        const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.createPortal();

        if (data?.url) {
          window.location.href = data.url;
        }

        if (error) {
          console.error("Failed to create portal:", error);
        }
      };

      return (
        <button onClick={handlePortal}>
          Manage Subscription
        </button>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Note>
      With Better Auth, the customer is automatically identified from the authenticated session—no need
      to pass a customer ID.
    </Note>

    <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
      Learn about automatic customer identification and session handling.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    <Warning>
      If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
      more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
    </Warning>

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customers/billing \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "customer_id": "cust_abc123"
      }'
    ```

    ### Response

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "customer_portal_link": "https://creem.io/my-orders/login/xxxxxxxxxx"
    }
    ```

    ### JavaScript Example

    ```javascript theme={null}
    const response = await fetch("https://api.creem.io/v1/customers/billing", {
      method: "POST",
      headers: {
        "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        customer_id: "cust_abc123",
      }),
    });

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log(data.customer_portal_link);
    ```

    <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-customer-billing">
      View the complete endpoint documentation.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>


# Discount Codes
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/discounts

Create and manage discount codes to drive sales, reward customers, and run promotional campaigns for your products.

Discount codes give you powerful tools to incentivize purchases and run promotional campaigns. You can create percentage-based or fixed-amount discounts that apply to specific products, with full control over duration, expiration, and redemption limits.

## Creating Discount Codes

### Via Dashboard

1. Navigate to **Discounts** in your [Creem Dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard/discounts)
2. Click **Create Discount Code**
3. Configure your discount settings:
   * **Name**: Internal name for your reference (e.g., "Holiday Sale 2024")
   * **Code**: Customer-facing code (e.g., "HOLIDAY50")
   * **Type**: Percentage or fixed amount
   * **Amount/Percentage**: The discount value
   * **Duration**: How long the discount applies
   * **Products**: Which products this code applies to
   * **Expiration Date**: When the code expires (optional)
   * **Max Redemptions**: Limit total uses (optional)
4. Click **Create** to activate the discount

### Via API

You can also create discounts programmatically using the API.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Create a percentage discount
    const percentageDiscount = await creem.discounts.create({
      name: "Percentage Discount",
      code: "PERC10",
      currency: "USD",
      type: "percentage",
      percentage: 10,
      duration: "forever",
      appliesToProducts: ["prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"],
    });

    // Create a fixed amount discount
    const fixedDiscount = await creem.discounts.create({
      name: "Fixed Discount",
      code: "FIXED10",
      amount: 1000, // In cents
      currency: "USD",
      type: "fixed",
      duration: "forever",
      appliesToProducts: ["prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"],
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    # Create a percentage discount
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/discounts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "name": "Launch Week Special",
        "code": "LAUNCH50",
        "type": "percentage",
        "percentage": 50,
        "duration": "once",
        "applies_to_products": ["prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"],
        "expiry_date": "2024-12-31T23:59:59Z",
        "max_redemptions": 100
      }'
    ```

    ```bash theme={null}
    # Create a fixed amount discount
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/discounts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "name": "Welcome Bonus",
        "code": "WELCOME20",
        "type": "fixed",
        "amount": 20,
        "currency": "USD",
        "duration": "once",
        "applies_to_products": ["prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"]
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Discount Types

### Percentage Discounts

Reduce the price by a percentage (e.g., 25% off).

```json theme={null}
{
  "type": "percentage",
  "percentage": 25,
  "duration": "once"
}
```

<Example>A \$100 product with a 25% discount becomes \$75.</Example>

### Fixed Amount Discounts

Reduce the price by a fixed amount in a specific currency (e.g., \$20 off).

```json theme={null}
{
  "type": "fixed",
  "amount": 20,
  "currency": "USD",
  "duration": "once"
}
```

<Example>A \$100 product with a \$20 discount becomes \$80.</Example>

***

## Duration Options

Control how long a discount applies for subscriptions.

### Once

Applies only to the first payment. Perfect for acquisition discounts.

```json theme={null}
{
  "duration": "once"
}
```

**Use case**: "Get 50% off your first month" for a monthly subscription.

### Forever

Applies to all payments for the lifetime of the subscription.

```json theme={null}
{
  "duration": "forever"
}
```

**Use case**: "Lifetime 20% discount for early supporters" on a subscription.

### Repeating

Applies for a specific number of months, then reverts to full price.

```json theme={null}
{
  "duration": "repeating",
  "durationInMonths": 3
}
```

**Use case**: "50% off for your first 3 months" on a subscription.

<Note>
  Duration only affects subscription products. For one-time payments, the discount is always applied
  once.
</Note>

***

## Applying Discount Codes

### Customer-Entered Codes

Customers can enter discount codes directly at checkout. If the code is valid for the product and hasn't expired, it will automatically apply.

No implementation required - this works out of the box!

### Pre-Applied Codes

Pre-apply a discount code programmatically when creating a checkout session. This is useful for landing pages, email campaigns, or special offers.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    import { CreemCheckout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function PromoButton() {
      return (
        <CreemCheckout productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID" discountCode="LAUNCH50">
          <button>Claim 50% Off</button>
        </CreemCheckout>
      );
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      discountCode: "LAUNCH50",
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
    });

    // Redirect to checkout with discount pre-applied
    window.location.href = checkout.checkoutUrl;
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    const { data } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      discountCode: "LAUNCH50",
      successUrl: "/dashboard",
    });

    if (data?.url) {
      window.location.href = data.url;
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "discount_code": "LAUNCH50",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success"
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Managing Discount Codes

### Retrieve a Discount

Get details about a specific discount code.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    // By discount ID
    const discount = await creem.discounts.get({
      discountId: "disc_1234567890",
    });

    // By discount code
    const discount = await creem.discounts.get({
      discountCode: "LAUNCH50",
    });

    console.log(discount.redeem_count); // See how many times it's been used
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    # By discount ID
    curl -X GET "https://api.creem.io/v1/discounts?discount_id=disc_1234567890" \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

    # By discount code
    curl -X GET "https://api.creem.io/v1/discounts?discount_code=LAUNCH50" \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Delete a Discount

Permanently delete a discount code. This action cannot be undone.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    await creem.discounts.delete({
      discountId: "disc_1234567890",
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X DELETE https://api.creem.io/v1/discounts/disc_1234567890/delete \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Revenue Splits" icon="split" href="/features/split-payments">
    Automatically split revenue between multiple parties
  </Card>

  <Card title="Free Trials" icon="clock" href="/features/trials">
    Offer free trials for your products
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user" href="/features/customer-portal">
    Let customers manage their subscriptions and billing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Addons" icon="puzzle" href="/features/addons/licenses">
    Add licenses, file downloads, and more to your products
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Moderation
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/moderation

Screen user prompts against content policies before generating images or videos with your AI models.

<Note>
  The Moderation API is **required** for all merchants running AI image or video
  generation products on Creem. Every user-supplied prompt that will be routed
  to an image or video generation model must be screened through this endpoint
  before generation happens.
</Note>

## Why moderation matters

Running generative AI products carries real risk — for your users, for your
business, and for the payments infrastructure underneath it. The Moderation API
exists to protect your platform from unforeseen consequences: policy-violating
content, high-risk chargebacks, processor escalations, and reputational damage
that can follow a single bad generation.

We are proud to offer a safe and inclusive environment for a wide range of AI
products, and we want you to thrive on Creem. Correctly integrating the
Moderation API is not just a compliance checkbox — it is directly for your own
benefit. Merchants who route generative AI traffic without upstream screening
risk:

* Violation of Creem's Terms of Service
* Permanent removal from the platform
* Frozen funds held against chargeback and risk exposure
* Loss of processor relationships that are difficult to recover

Screening every prompt before it reaches your model is the simplest,
highest-leverage control you can add. It keeps prohibited content out of your
pipeline, documents your good-faith enforcement, and keeps your account in good
standing.

<Warning>
  If you operate an AI image or video generation product on Creem and do not
  integrate the Moderation API on every user prompt, your account is considered
  out of compliance with the Creem Terms of Service and may be suspended
  without notice.
</Warning>

## How it works

The Moderation API evaluates a text prompt against Creem's content policies
and returns a decision. Your application calls the Moderation API **before**
sending the prompt to your image or video model, and uses the decision to
route traffic:

<Steps>
  <Step title="User submits a prompt">
    A user types a prompt in your application and hits Generate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your backend calls the Moderation API">
    Before anything else, your server sends the prompt to
    `POST /v1/moderation/prompt`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Moderation returns a decision">
    The API responds with `allow`, `flag`, or `deny`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="You route based on the decision">
    On `allow`, pass the prompt to your model. On `deny`, block the request
    and surface a friendly error to the user. On `flag`, decide based on your
    own risk policy (see below).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## The endpoint

<Card title="Screen a prompt" icon="shield-check" href="/api-reference/endpoint/screen-prompt">
  `POST /v1/moderation/prompt` — full request and response schema.
</Card>

### Request

| Field         | Type   | Required | Description                                                                                                         |
| ------------- | ------ | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `prompt`      | string | Yes      | The text prompt to evaluate against content policies.                                                               |
| `external_id` | string | No       | Optional identifier to associate this request with (e.g. your internal user or generation ID). Useful for auditing. |

### Response

| Field         | Type   | Description                                                |
| ------------- | ------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| `id`          | string | Unique identifier for the moderation result.               |
| `object`      | string | Always `moderation_result`.                                |
| `prompt`      | string | The prompt that was screened.                              |
| `external_id` | string | Echoes the `external_id` you supplied, if any.             |
| `decision`    | enum   | One of `allow`, `flag`, or `deny`.                         |
| `usage`       | object | Usage information for the call. Contains `units` (number). |

### Decision values

| Decision | Meaning                                                                    | Recommended action                                              |
| -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `allow`  | The prompt passed screening.                                               | Forward to your model and generate normally.                    |
| `flag`   | The prompt is not explicitly denied, but it is closely monitored by Creem. | We recommend blocking it as well.                               |
| `deny`   | The prompt violates Creem's content policies.                              | Do **not** forward to your model. Surface an error to the user. |

<Info>
  The endpoint is currently marked **experimental** in the OpenAPI spec. The
  decision values above are stable, but additional fields may be added in the
  future. Design your integration to ignore unknown fields rather than fail on
  them.
</Info>

## Integration guide

### 1. Add moderation to your generation handler

The rule is simple: **no prompt reaches your model without a decision from the
Moderation API first.** Put the call at the very top of your generation
handler, before any queueing, billing, or model invocation.

<CodeGroup>
  ```typescript TypeScript theme={null}
  const moderation = await fetch('https://api.creem.io/v1/moderation/prompt', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      'content-type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      prompt: userPrompt,
      external_id: `user_${userId}:gen_${generationId}`,
    }),
  }).then((r) => r.json());

  if (moderation.decision === 'deny') {
    return res.status(400).json({
      error: 'prompt_rejected',
      message:
        'Your prompt was rejected because it violates our content policy. Please revise and try again.',
    });
  }

  if (moderation.decision === 'flag') {
    // Creem closely monitors flagged prompts. We recommend blocking.
    return res.status(400).json({
      error: 'prompt_flagged',
      message: 'Your prompt could not be processed. Please revise and try again.',
    });
  }

  // decision === 'allow' — safe to generate
  const image = await myModel.generate(userPrompt);
  return res.json({ image });
  ```

  ```python Python theme={null}
  import os
  import requests

  moderation = requests.post(
      "https://api.creem.io/v1/moderation/prompt",
      headers={
          "x-api-key": os.environ["CREEM_API_KEY"],
          "content-type": "application/json",
      },
      json={
          "prompt": user_prompt,
          "external_id": f"user_{user_id}:gen_{generation_id}",
      },
  ).json()

  if moderation["decision"] == "deny":
      return {"error": "prompt_rejected"}, 400

  if moderation["decision"] == "flag":
      # Creem closely monitors flagged prompts. We recommend blocking.
      return {"error": "prompt_flagged"}, 400

  # decision == "allow" — safe to generate
  image = my_model.generate(user_prompt)
  return {"image": image}
  ```

  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/moderation/prompt \
    -H "x-api-key: $CREEM_API_KEY" \
    -H "content-type: application/json" \
    -d '{
      "prompt": "a watercolor painting of a lighthouse at sunset",
      "external_id": "user_42:gen_9001"
    }'
  ```
</CodeGroup>

### 2. Choose an environment

Moderation is available on both environments:

| Environment | Base URL                    | API key prefix     |
| ----------- | --------------------------- | ------------------ |
| Sandbox     | `https://test-api.creem.io` | `creem_test_xxxxx` |
| Production  | `https://api.creem.io`      | `creem_xxxxx`      |

Use sandbox while building and testing your routing logic. Move to production
once you are confident your handler blocks on both `deny` and `flag`.

### 3. Treat `flag` as a block

A `flag` decision means the prompt was not explicitly denied, but Creem is
closely monitoring it. We recommend treating `flag` exactly like `deny` —
block the request and surface an error to the user. This keeps your
integration simple and keeps your account on the safe side of the line.

### 4. Fail closed, not open

If the Moderation API call fails (network error, timeout, unexpected 5xx), **do
not fall back to generating anyway.** Treat failures as a temporary block and
return an error to the user. Failing open defeats the entire purpose of the
control and will be treated as a policy violation.

<Tip>
  Set a short, sensible timeout on the moderation call (e.g. 5 seconds) and
  return a clean retryable error to the user if it trips. Users retrying a
  safe prompt is fine; users slipping unsafe prompts past a broken moderator
  is not.
</Tip>

### 5. Screen the prompt, not the output

Moderation is designed for pre-generation prompt screening. The correct place
to call it is **before** your model runs, on the raw user input. Do not skip
screening because you plan to inspect the output afterwards — by the time the
output exists, you have already spent compute on disallowed content and the
risk event has already occurred.

## End-to-end example

A minimal Next.js API route that gates an image generation model behind the
Moderation API:

```typescript app/api/generate/route.ts theme={null}
import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';

export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
  const { prompt, userId } = await req.json();

  if (!prompt || typeof prompt !== 'string') {
    return NextResponse.json({ error: 'prompt_required' }, { status: 400 });
  }

  // 1. Screen the prompt BEFORE anything else.
  let moderation;
  try {
    const res = await fetch('https://api.creem.io/v1/moderation/prompt', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'x-api-key': process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
        'content-type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        prompt,
        external_id: `user_${userId}`,
      }),
      signal: AbortSignal.timeout(5000),
    });
    if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`moderation_http_${res.status}`);
    moderation = await res.json();
  } catch (err) {
    // Fail closed.
    return NextResponse.json(
      { error: 'moderation_unavailable' },
      { status: 503 },
    );
  }

  // 2. Route on the decision.
  if (moderation.decision === 'deny' || moderation.decision === 'flag') {
    return NextResponse.json({ error: 'prompt_rejected' }, { status: 400 });
  }

  // 3. Only now call your generation model.
  const image = await generateImage(prompt);

  return NextResponse.json({ image });
}
```

## Verify your integration is live

Before requesting a review or re-review, confirm your Moderation API calls are reaching Creem's production servers - not just sandbox. Working in sandbox alone does not satisfy the requirement.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Use a production API key">
    Production keys start with `creem_` - not `creem_test_`. Check that your environment variables and deployed app are using a live key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send a test call against production">
    Run this from your terminal to confirm calls reach production:

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/moderation/prompt \
      -H "x-api-key: $CREEM_API_KEY" \
      -H "content-type: application/json" \
      -d '{"prompt": "a watercolor painting of a sunset", "external_id": "verify-test-001"}'
    ```

    A successful response returns a moderation decision. If you get an authentication error, your key is wrong or missing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Trigger a real production call from your product">
    Submit a prompt through your actual product in production mode, then verify that the moderation call is made before any image or video generation call goes out.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Error: "Content moderation is not configured"

If you see this error, the most likely causes are:

| Situation                              | What it means                                                         |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| You're in sandbox with a test key      | Expected - sandbox activity does not count as production integration  |
| You're in production with a test key   | Switch to a live `creem_` key                                         |
| Error fires on every real user request | Confirm your production environment is using the correct live API key |

<Note>
  Sandbox and production are fully separate. A working sandbox integration does not mean your production integration is active.
</Note>

## Checklist before going live

<Steps>
  <Step title="Every generation path calls the Moderation API">
    Audit every code path that can reach your image or video model. There
    should be no way to generate without a preceding moderation call.
  </Step>

  <Step title="`deny` always blocks generation">
    Confirm with a test prompt that a `deny` decision returns an error to the
    user and never reaches your model.
  </Step>

  <Step title="`flag` also blocks generation">
    Confirm a `flag` decision is treated the same as `deny` and never reaches
    your model.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Moderation failures fail closed">
    Simulate a moderation timeout or 5xx and confirm no generation happens.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Pricing

The Moderation API is currently **free to use** while it is in its experimental
phase. You don't need to worry about cost today — focus on integrating it
correctly.

When the product is officially released, the most likely launch price will be
**\$30 USD per 100,000 units**. Creem does not aim to make a profit margin on
this product. We built the Moderation API because we want our merchants to
succeed and because we are committed to a safe environment for everyone on the
platform — pricing it is purely about covering the cost of running it.

<Note>
  When official pricing rolls out, we **will not** retroactively charge for
  usage that occurred during the experimental period. Anything you screen
  today is on us. You can count on Creem's values of honest and fair pricing
  — no surprise bills, no retroactive invoices.
</Note>

## Related

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Screen a prompt — API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/endpoint/screen-prompt">
    Full request and response schema for `POST /v1/moderation/prompt`.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account Reviews" icon="clipboard-check" href="/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/account-reviews">
    How Creem reviews merchants and what keeps your account in good standing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# One Time Payments
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/one-time-payment

One Time Payments in Creem allow you to accept single, non-recurring payments, including free products with a 0 price.

## Understanding One Time Payments

A one time payment represents a single, non-recurring transaction between you
and your customer. One-time products can be paid, where the customer is charged
once for the full amount, or free, where the product has a `0` price and no
payment is collected.

## Key Concepts

### Payment Status

A payment can be in different states throughout its lifecycle:

* **Pending:** The payment has been initiated but not yet completed
* **Paid:** The payment has been successfully processed
* **Refunded:** The payment has been refunded to the customer
* **Partially Refunded:** The payment has been partially refunded to the customer

## Creating a One Time Payment

To create a one time payment:

1. Create a one-time product in your Creem dashboard (set billing type to "one-time")
2. Generate a checkout session for the payment
3. Direct your customer to the checkout URL

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    "use client"; // Optional: Works with server components

    import { CreemCheckout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function BuyButton() {
      return (
        <CreemCheckout
          productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"
          metadata={{
            customerId: "cust_123",
            source: "web",
          }}
        >
          <button>Buy Now</button>
        </CreemCheckout>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Card title="Next.js SDK Documentation" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
      Learn more about the Next.js adapter and advanced features.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Create a one-time payment checkout session
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
      metadata: {
        customerId: "cust_123",
        source: "web",
      },
    });

    // Redirect to the checkout URL
    console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl);
    ```

    <Card title="TypeScript SDK Documentation" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
      View the full SDK API reference and advanced usage examples.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function BuyButton({ productId }: { productId: string }) {
      const handleCheckout = async () => {
        const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
          productId,
          successUrl: "/thank-you",
          metadata: {
            source: "web"
          },
        });

        if (data?.url) {
          window.location.href = data.url;
        }
      };

      return (
        <button onClick={handleCheckout}>
          Buy Now
        </button>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
      Learn about database persistence and automatic user synchronization.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    <Warning>
      If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
      more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
    </Warning>

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "request_id": "order_123",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success",
        "metadata": {
          "customerId": "cust_123",
          "source": "web"
        }
      }'
    ```

    ### Response

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "checkout_url": "https://checkout.creem.io/ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      "status": "pending"
    }
    ```

    <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-checkout">
      View the complete endpoint documentation with all available parameters.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Handling Successful Payments

After a successful payment, users are redirected to your `success_url` with payment details as query parameters:

```
https://yoursite.com/success?checkout_id=ch_xxx&order_id=ord_xxx&customer_id=cust_xxx&product_id=prod_xxx
```

| Query parameter | Description                                                                    |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `checkout_id`   | The ID of the checkout session created for this payment.                       |
| `order_id`      | The ID of the order created after successful payment.                          |
| `customer_id`   | The customer ID, based on the email that executed the successful payment.      |
| `product_id`    | The product ID that the payment is related to.                                 |
| `request_id`    | Optional. The request/reference ID you provided when creating this checkout.   |
| `signature`     | All previous parameters signed by Creem using your API-key, verifiable by you. |

<Warning>
  For production applications, we recommend using [Webhooks](/code/webhooks) to handle payment
  events.
</Warning>

## Managing Payments

Creem provides several payment management features:

* **Refund payments:** Process full or partial refunds directly through the Creem Dashboard
* **Payment history:** View detailed transaction history
* **Payment metadata:** Add custom data to payments for tracking
* **Custom fields:** Collect additional information during checkout

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout Customization" icon="palette" href="/features/checkout/checkout-customization">
    Brand your checkout with custom colors, logos, and themes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout Custom Fields" icon="input-text" href="/features/checkout/checkout-custom-fields">
    Collect additional information from customers during checkout
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discount Codes" icon="tag" href="/features/discounts">
    Create and apply discount codes to your one-time payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Handle payment events and automate your workflow
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Pay What You Want
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/pay-what-you-want

Let customers choose how much they pay for a product at checkout, with a minimum price you control and an optional suggested amount.

Pay what you want (PWYW) lets your customers decide the amount they pay at checkout. You set a **minimum price** they must meet, and an optional **suggested price** that pre-fills the checkout to guide them. It's a great fit for donations, tip jars, "name your price" launches, and supporter pricing.

<Note>
  Pay what you want is only available for **one-time payment** products. It is not supported for
  subscriptions.
</Note>

## How It Works

* The product's **price** acts as the *minimum* — customers can pay this amount or more, but never less.
* The **suggested price** is pre-filled at checkout to nudge customers toward a higher amount. It must be greater than or equal to the minimum, and is optional.
* At checkout, the customer opens **Choose price** and enters any amount that meets the minimum.

## Enable in the Dashboard

1. Go to **Products** and create or edit a one-time product.
2. Under **Payment Details**, select **Single Payment**.
3. Toggle on **Pay what you want**.
4. Set the **Minimum price** (the lowest amount a customer can pay) and, optionally, a **Suggested price** to pre-fill at checkout.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Pay what you want toggle with minimum and suggested price fields in the Creem dashboard" />
</Frame>

## The Checkout Experience

When pay what you want is enabled, customers see a **Choose price** link on the checkout. Selecting it opens a dialog where they can set their own amount, as long as it meets the minimum. If you configured a suggested price, it's pre-filled here.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Choose your price dialog at the Creem checkout with a minimum price" />
</Frame>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-product#body-pay-what-you-want">
    Enable pay what you want programmatically with the create product endpoint
  </Card>

  <Card title="One Time Payments" icon="credit-card" href="/features/one-time-payment">
    Learn how single, non-recurring payments work in Creem
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout API" icon="code" href="/features/checkout/checkout-api">
    Create dynamic checkout sessions programmatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discount Codes" icon="tag" href="/features/discounts">
    Run promotions with percentage or fixed-amount discounts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Handle payment events and automate your workflow
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Product Bundles
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/product-bundles

Group related subscription tiers together for seamless self-service upgrades and strategic upsells at checkout.

Product Bundles allow you to organize related subscription tiers into cohesive groups, enabling customers to easily upgrade or downgrade between tiers and presenting strategic upsell opportunities during checkout.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Product Bundles interface" />
</Frame>

## What are Product Bundles?

Product Bundles are collections of related products that:

* Share similar characteristics or serve the same use case
* Represent different tiers or levels of the same service
* Enable streamlined product management in your dashboard
* Allow customers to self-service upgrade or downgrade between tiers

## Key Benefits

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Organized Structure" icon="layer-group">
    Logical grouping of related products with clear hierarchy
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enhanced Experience" icon="user-check">
    Easy product comparison and simplified decision-making
  </Card>

  <Card title="Self-Service" icon="arrows-up-down">
    Customers can upgrade or downgrade independently
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Creating Product Bundles

Create and manage product bundles through the [Creem dashboard](https://www.creem.io/dashboard/products/bundles):

1. Navigate to **Products > Bundles**
2. Click **Create Bundle**
3. Select the products to include in the bundle
4. Configure bundle options:
   * **Self-Service Upgrades/Downgrades**: Let customers manage their subscription tier independently
   * **Checkout Upsells**: Show upgrade options during the checkout flow

<Frame>
  <img alt="Product Bundle creation interface" />
</Frame>

## Self-Service Upgrades

When enabled, customers can independently upgrade or downgrade between products in the bundle through the Customer Portal, without requiring support intervention:

<Frame>
  <img alt="Customer Portal upgrade view" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  Self-service upgrades reduce support overhead and improve customer
  satisfaction by giving users control over their subscription tier.
</Tip>

## Best Practices

### Logical Grouping

* Group products that naturally belong together
* Use consistent naming conventions across tiers
* Maintain clear relationships between products in the bundle

### Value Proposition

* Clearly differentiate features between tiers
* Maintain logical price progression from lower to higher tiers
* Highlight the unique benefits of each tier

### Bundle Organization

* Keep bundles focused and specific to a single product line
* Avoid mixing unrelated products in the same bundle
* Document bundle contents and tier differences clearly

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout API" icon="code" href="/features/checkout/checkout-api">
    Programmatically create checkout sessions for bundled products
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Receive real-time updates about subscription upgrades and changes
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Referral Program
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/referral-program

Earn rewards by inviting merchants to Creem. Share your unique referral link and get paid when they sign up, complete verification, and process payments.

Creem's Referral Program lets you earn rewards by inviting other merchants to join the platform. When a business you refer signs up and reaches their qualification threshold, you receive a one-time reward credit straight to your Creem balance.

## How It Works

The referral program is straightforward:

1. **Share your unique link** - Get your personalized referral link from the Referrals dashboard and share it with potential merchants
2. **They sign up through your link** - When a merchant clicks your link and creates a Creem store, they're attributed to you
3. **They qualify** - Once they've processed at least \$1,000 in settled payments and completed verification, they qualify
4. **You get paid** - You receive your \$100 reward within 30 days of qualification, credited to your Creem balance

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Transparent Tracking" icon="chart-line">
    See every referral, its status, and exact rewards in your dashboard
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Limits" icon="infinity">
    There's no cap on how many merchants you can refer or how much you can earn
  </Card>

  <Card title="Simple Payouts" icon="building-columns">
    Rewards are automatically credited to your Creem balance alongside your normal payouts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Zero Setup" icon="zap">
    Start immediately—no applications, no approval process
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Getting Your Referral Link

Your referral link is available in your Creem dashboard under **Balances → Referrals**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Your Dashboard">
    Sign in to your Creem dashboard and navigate to **Balances** in the main menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Referrals">
    Click the **Referrals** tab. If this is your first time, you'll see the program overview and your link will be generated automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy Your Link or Code">
    You can share either:

    * **Referral Link**: A full URL (e.g., `https://creem.io/join/A1B2C3D4`) — easiest for emails and websites
    * **Referral Code**: Just the code (e.g., `A1B2C3D4`) — convenient for social media and conversations
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share It">
    Use the built-in buttons to copy your link, or share directly to X or LinkedIn.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Program Details

### Rewards and Qualification

| Detail                  | Value                                        |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Reward per referral** | \$50 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) |
| **Qualifying volume**   | \$1,000 in settled payments                  |
| **Payout timing**       | Within 30 days of qualification              |
| **Hold period**         | 30 days (covers chargebacks and refunds)     |

### What Counts as a Referral

A referral qualifies when:

* ✅ The merchant is **new to Creem** and signs up through your link
* ✅ They **create a store** and complete KYC verification
* ✅ They **process at least \$1,000** in settled payments
* ❌ Self-referrals don't count (referring yourself from another account)
* ❌ Duplicate accounts don't count (referring the same person twice)

### Referral Statuses

Your referrals progress through these statuses:

| Status        | Meaning                                                                                     |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Pending**   | Merchant signed up through your link and created a store, but hasn't yet qualified          |
| **Qualified** | Merchant has processed the required \$1,000 in settled payments                             |
| **Rewarded**  | Reward has been credited to your balance and is available to withdraw                       |
| **Rejected**  | Referral was rejected due to fraud, policy violations, or other issues — no reward paid     |
| **Reversed**  | Reward was previously credited but reversed due to chargebacks, refunds, or account closure |

***

## Understanding Holds and Reversals

To protect both you and the platform, rewards are subject to a 30-day hold period after qualification. Here's why:

### Risk Holds

Merchants can issue refunds or chargebacks up to 180 days after a transaction. The 30-day hold ensures we have time to identify problems before crediting your reward. Holds cover:

* **Refunds**: If a customer of the referred merchant requests a refund
* **Chargebacks**: If a cardholder disputes a transaction
* **Cancellations**: If the referred merchant closes their account

### Reversals

If a reward has already been credited to your balance, it can still be reversed if:

* The referred merchant issues chargebacks that exceed the hold period
* The referred merchant's account is closed or suspended
* Fraud or policy violations are discovered

Reversed rewards are deducted from your available balance. If your balance goes negative, future payments are held until the balance recovers.

***

## Tracking Your Referrals

The **Referrals** dashboard shows:

### Stats at a Glance

* **Total Earned**: Sum of all rewarded referrals (in USD or your local currency)
* **Pending Rewards**: Number of referrals currently on hold awaiting credit
* **Merchants Referred**: Total count of all referrals (pending, qualified, and rewarded)

### Referral Activity Table

A detailed table of every referral with:

| Column       | Description                                                  |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Merchant** | Referred store name and owner email                          |
| **Status**   | Current referral status (pending, qualified, rewarded, etc.) |
| **Reward**   | Amount earned (or "—" if not yet qualified)                  |
| **Date**     | When the referral was created                                |

You can sort and paginate through the table to track all your referrals.

***

## Payout Mechanics

### When You Get Paid

Referral rewards are automatically added to your **Available Balance** on the Balances page, where they appear alongside your payment processing earnings.

### Normal Payout Schedule

Referral rewards follow the same payout schedule as all your Creem balance:

| Detail              | Value                       |
| ------------------- | --------------------------- |
| **Payout windows**  | 1st and 15th of each month  |
| **Minimum balance** | 50 USD or 50 EUR            |
| **Processing time** | 7–12 days after payout date |

To request a payout:

1. Go to **Balances** → **Withdraw**
2. Ensure your balance is above the minimum threshold
3. Click **Withdraw** — your request is queued for the next payout window

### Multiple Currencies

If your referrals are in a different currency than your payout method:

* Creem will convert at the current exchange rate
* Your payout provider (bank or crypto service) may apply an additional conversion fee
* This is outside Creem's control

***

## Compliance and Restrictions

### Who Can Use the Referral Program

✅ **Can participate:**

* Active Creem stores in good standing
* Individuals who've completed identity verification (KYC)
* Any merchant, regardless of location (subject to local laws)

❌ **Cannot participate:**

* Accounts under investigation for fraud or policy violations
* Merchants who've been suspended or banned
* Self-referrals and accounts created to game the program

### Program Rules

To keep the program fair and secure:

* **No paid advertising** - You can't buy Google Ads or social media ads specifically for your referral link
* **No misleading claims** - Don't promise outcomes or rewards beyond what Creem offers
* **No spam** - Don't send unsolicited bulk emails or messages
* **No account abuse** - Creating fake accounts to earn rewards will disqualify all referrals

Violations of these rules may result in:

* Rejection of referrals
* Reversal of previously earned rewards
* Suspension from the referral program
* Account suspension (in severe cases)

***

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I get my referral link?">
    Sign in to your Creem dashboard, go to **Balances → Referrals**, and your link will be generated automatically on the first visit. You can copy the full link or just the code.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use multiple referral links?">
    No, each store gets one referral link. If you have multiple stores, each gets its own link.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I refer someone who already has a Creem account?">
    No, the referral must be a new merchant signing up for the first time through your link. Existing customers don't count.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long is the hold period?">
    All referrals have a 30-day hold after qualification. This covers potential refunds and chargebacks during this window. After 30 days, the reward is credited and appears on your Available Balance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if a merchant refunds their customers?">
    Refunds from the referred merchant's customers don't disqualify the referral (they already qualified). However, if refunds are large enough or chargebacks occur, the referral may be reversed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if my referred merchant closes their account?">
    If a merchant closes their account, any reward already credited will be reversed. If they close before qualifying, the referral stays pending indefinitely.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I get paid for my own referrals?">
    No, self-referrals don't count. You can't refer your own second store or account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a limit to how much I can earn?">
    No limit. You can refer as many merchants as you want and earn unlimited rewards. Creem celebrates your success!
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="When do I see the referral in my dashboard?">
    The referral appears in your dashboard immediately after the merchant signs up through your link. It starts in **Pending** status.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I see which of my referrals generated revenue?">
    Yes, the referral activity table shows each merchant's status. Once they process \$1,000 and qualify, the status changes to **Qualified** and the reward is shown.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if a referral is rejected?">
    Rejected referrals mean the merchant didn't meet program requirements or violated policies. No reward is paid. Check the referral details or contact support if you have questions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I contact support about my referrals?">
    Reach out to Creem support via the help center or contact page. Provide your store ID and the referral code if you're asking about a specific referral.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Share Your Link

The best way to grow your referral earnings is to share consistently:

**Places to share:**

* Email to your network
* Social media (X, LinkedIn, Instagram)
* Blog posts or newsletters
* Discord or Slack communities
* Forums where your audience hangs out
* Slack community in your network

**What to say:**

* Mention that Creem makes it easy to sell globally
* Highlight features you love (tax compliance, multiple payment methods, no coding required)
* Share your personal experience
* Keep it genuine—people trust recommendations from people they know

***

## Program Terms

Referral rewards are discretionary and subject to the [Creem Referral Program Terms](/legal/referral-program-terms). Review the full terms to understand edge cases, restrictions, and Creem's right to modify the program.

***

## Related Features

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Affiliate Program" icon="users" href="/features/affiliate-program">
    Run a full affiliate program with custom commissions and partner management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payouts" icon="money-bill-transfer" href="/getting-started/payouts">
    Learn how payouts work and set up your payout method
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account Verification" icon="shield-check" href="/getting-started/kyc">
    Complete KYC to unlock all features, including the referral program
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="chart-bar" href="/getting-started/dashboard-tour">
    Explore your Creem dashboard
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

Need help? Contact [Creem support](https://www.creem.io/contact) or join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av).


# Seat Based Billing
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/seat-based-billing

Seat Based Billing in Creem enables you to charge customers based on the number of seats or users they need, supporting both one-time payments and subscription models. This documentation explains how to implement and manage seat-based billing for your products.

## Understanding Seat Based Billing

Seat Based Billing allows you to set a per-seat price for your product and let customers purchase multiple seats. This is particularly useful for team-based products, enterprise software, or any service where pricing scales with the number of users.

Seat Based Billing in Creem works for both One Time Payments and Subscriptions seamlessly without any special setup.

## Key Concepts

### Per-Seat Pricing

In Seat Based Billing:

* **Base Price:** Set in the Creem dashboard as the price per individual seat
* **Units:** Represents the number of seats being purchased
* **Total Price:** Automatically calculated as (Base Price × Units)

## Implementation

To implement Seat Based Billing:

1. Create a product in your Creem dashboard where the price is the base seat price
2. Generate a checkout session with the desired number of seats using the `units` parameter
3. Direct your customer to the checkout URL

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    "use client"; // Optional: Works with server components

    import { CreemCheckout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function SeatBasedCheckout({ seatCount }: { seatCount: number }) {
      return (
        <CreemCheckout
          productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID"
          units={seatCount} // Number of seats to purchase
          referenceId="user_123" // Optional: Track this purchase
        >
          <button>Purchase {seatCount} Seats</button>
        </CreemCheckout>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Card title="Next.js SDK Documentation" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
      Learn more about the Next.js adapter and advanced features.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Create a checkout session with multiple seats
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      units: 5, // Number of seats to purchase
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
    });

    // Redirect to the checkout URL
    console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl);
    ```

    <Card title="TypeScript SDK Documentation" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
      View the full SDK API reference and advanced usage examples.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function SeatBasedCheckout({
      productId,
      seatCount
    }: {
      productId: string;
      seatCount: number;
    }) {
      const handleCheckout = async () => {
        const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
          productId,
          units: seatCount, // Number of seats to purchase
          successUrl: "/dashboard",
        });

        if (data?.url) {
          window.location.href = data.url;
        }
      };

      return (
        <button onClick={handleCheckout}>
          Purchase {seatCount} Seats
        </button>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
      Learn about database persistence and automatic user synchronization.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    <Warning>
      If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
      more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
    </Warning>

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "units": 5,
        "request_id": "order_123",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success"
      }'
    ```

    ### Response

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "checkout_url": "https://checkout.creem.io/ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      "units": 5,
      "status": "pending"
    }
    ```

    <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-checkout">
      View the complete endpoint documentation with all available parameters.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Managing Seat Changes

You can manage seat quantities for your customers in subscriptions by:

* **Adding seats:** Modify the subscription through the dashboard or update subscription API
* **Reducing seats:** Modify the subscription through the dashboard or update subscription API

### Programmatically Update Seats

You can add or reduce seats in a subscription programmatically using the Creem API.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get the subscription details">
    First, retrieve the subscription to get the subscription item ID:

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        import { Creem } from "creem";

        const creem = new Creem({
          apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
          server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
        });

        // Get subscription details
        const subscription = await creem.subscriptions.get("sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID");

        // Extract the subscription item ID
        const itemId = subscription.items[0].id;
        console.log("Item ID:", itemId);
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="REST API">
        <Warning>
          If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
          more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
        </Warning>

        ```bash theme={null}
        curl -X GET "https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions?subscription_id=sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID" \
          -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
        ```

        **Response:**

        ```json theme={null}
        {
          "id": "sub_2O4LbygGkNJJ6VrStIZz21",
          "items": [
            {
              "object": "subscription_item",
              "id": "sitem_3l8jhRR2jWWhIBbJrKLwPT",
              "product_id": "prod_6PyZn18alhCSGwhJXHBdQ4",
              "units": 10,
              "created_at": "2025-01-10T08:49:13.790Z"
            }
          ],
          "status": "active"
        }
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update the seat count">
    Use the subscription item ID to update the number of seats:

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        // Update the subscription to 15 seats
        const updated = await creem.subscriptions.update("sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID", {
          items: [
            {
              id: "sitem_3l8jhRR2jWWhIBbJrKLwPT", // Item ID from step 1
              priceId: "pprice_YOUR_PRICE_ID", // Price ID for validation
              units: 15, // New seat count
            },
          ],
          updateBehavior: "proration-charge-immediately", // Optional
        });

        console.log("Subscription updated:", updated);
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="REST API">
        <Warning>
          If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
          more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
        </Warning>

        ```bash theme={null}
        curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions/sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID \
          -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
          -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
          -d '{
            "items": [
              {
                "id": "sitem_3l8jhRR2jWWhIBbJrKLwPT",
                "price_id": "pprice_YOUR_PRICE_ID",
                "units": 15
              }
            ]
          }'
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **Update Behavior Options:** - `proration-charge-immediately`: Calculate proration and charge
  immediately - `proration-charge`: Calculate proration and charge at next billing cycle -
  `proration-none`: No proration, just update the seat count
</Note>

### Manual subscription changes through the Creem Dashboard

You can also modify subscription seats through your Creem Dashboard as a merchant.
Simply click on a subscription, and upon the details sheet opening, click on the "Modify Subscription" button

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

### Billing after subscription updates

The new amount will be charged upon subscription renewal. If you need pro-rata charges or different use cases, contact the Creem team.

<Warning>
  Remember to validate and track seat usage in your application to ensure customers don't exceed
  their purchased seat limit.
</Warning>

<Note>
  **Troubleshooting Update Errors:** If you receive a 404 error with the message "Could not find
  product or price" when updating subscription seats, ensure you're providing either a valid
  `price_id` or `product_id` in your request. The `price_id` is recommended as it provides the most
  specific reference for validation.
</Note>


# Revenue Splits
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/split-payments

Revenue Splits in Creem allow you to automatically distribute payments between multiple recipients. This documentation will guide you through the key concepts and answer most common questions.

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

## Understanding Revenue Splits

Revenue splits enable you to automatically distribute payments across multiple recipients when a transaction occurs.
This is specially useful for businesses with co-founders, affiliate programs, business partners or any scenario where revenue needs to be shared between parties.

> Note: Split payments incur a 2% fee. This fee is deducted from the transaction amount before any commission is distributed to recipients.

## Key Concepts

### Use Cases

* **Co-founder Partnerships:** Automatically split revenue between business partners
* **Affiliate Programs:** Reward affiliates with percentage-based commissions
* **Contractor Payments:** Automatically pay freelancers and contractors a percentage of your product revenue
* **Investment Agreements:** Honor revenue sharing agreements with investors
* **External Partners:** Distribute revenue with external partners (e.g. a design agency)
* **Bonuses and rewards:** Distribute bonuses and rewards to your team members

### Quick Overview

To create a revenue split, you'll need to:

1. Have an active and verified store in Creem
2. Your store needs to be in good standing (no pending charges, low amount of chargebacks, etc.)
3. Have a product or products in your store

With the above requirements met, you will then be able to create revenue splits in the Creem dashboard. For that, simply go to the Splits hub and go to the splits overview page.
Once on the splits overview page, you will see a button to create a new split.

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

When creating a new split, you will be able to define the name of the split, the recipients and the percentage or fixed amount of the revenue to be distributed to each recipient.
When adding a recipient, you will be able to send an invite either through their StoreID, which can be found in the dashboard under the "Settings" tab, or through their email address.
In both scenarios, the recipient will need to onboard and verify their account and store into Creem to ensure they are able to receive the funds that are related to the commission payments of the split.

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

You can also associate the split to a specific product or products.

Once the split is created, you will be able to see the split in the splits overview page.

### Recipients

Each split recipients who receive their portion of the revenue gets paid out on the same schedule as the Merchant.
Recipients can receive their funds via bank transfer, e-wallet payments, or stablecoin (USDC) payouts.

Recipients can also see their commission payments in the splits overview page or in their Activity tab under their Store account on the main Creem dashboard.

## Managing Revenue Splits

Creem provides comprehensive tools for managing your revenue splits:

* **Real-time Dashboard:** Monitor split performance and recipient payments
* **Automated Distribution:** Funds are automatically distributed according to your split rules
* **Recipient Management:** Add, remove, or modify recipients and their payout preferences
* **Compliance Support:** All splits are handled with proper tax documentation and reporting


# Storefronts
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/storefronts

Create a hosted storefront page that displays all your products in one place. Start selling immediately without building your own website.

## What is a Storefront?

A Storefront is a fully hosted page on Creem's domain that automatically displays all your products in a clean, professional layout. Your customers can browse, compare, and purchase any of your products from a single page.

No coding required. No website needed. Just create your products and your storefront is ready.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Example of a Creem storefront" />
</Frame>

## Key Features

* **Automatic Product Listing** - All your active products appear automatically
* **Hosted by Creem** - No servers or infrastructure to manage
* **Mobile Optimized** - Works perfectly on all devices
* **Built-in Checkout** - Seamless payment flow included
* **Always Up-to-Date** - Product changes reflect instantly

## How It Works

When you enable Storefronts, Creem creates a unique URL for your store:

```
https://creem.io/store/your-store-name
```

Customers can:

1. Browse all your products
2. Click on any product to learn more
3. Complete checkout instantly
4. Receive their purchase confirmation

All payments, taxes, and compliance are handled by Creem as your Merchant of Record.

## Setting Up Your Storefront

### Step 1: Enable Storefronts

1. Log into your [Creem dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard)
2. Navigate to **Settings** > **Storefronts**
3. Click **Enable Public Storefront**
4. Click on Allow Search Engine Indexing if you want to be ranked on Google (optional)

<Frame>
  <img alt="Enabling storefront in dashboard" />
</Frame>

You can disable your storefront at any time by toggling off **Enable Public Storefront** again. If you prefer your store not to appear in search engine results, simply turn off **Allow Search Engine Indexing**, this will update your robots.txt to block indexing.

### Step 2: Customize Your Storefront

To configure your storefront go to **Settings** > **Storefronts** and setup your store.

* **Logo** - Upload your brand logo (recommended: 512x512px)
* **Banner** - A cool banner to improve the overal look
* **Theme** - Set a default light or dark theme
* **Colors** - Match your brand colors (optional)

### Step 3: Add Products

Your storefront automatically displays all **active** products. To add products:

1. Go to **Products** in your dashboard
2. Click **Create Product**
3. Fill in product details (name, price, description)
4. Click **Save**

The product will appear on your storefront immediately.

### Step 4: Share Your Storefront

Once your storefront is ready, share it with customers:

* Add the link to your social media profiles
* Include it in your email signature
* Share it in newsletters or marketing campaigns
* Embed it as a link on your existing website

```
https://creem.io/store/your-store-name
```

## Managing Your Storefront

### Updating Products

Any changes you make to your products update automatically:

* Edit product details - Changes appear instantly
* Adjust pricing - New prices show immediately
* Add/remove products - Storefront updates in real-time
* Archieve products - They're removed from the storefront

## Related Features

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout Links" icon="link" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link">
    Create direct payment links for individual products
  </Card>

  <Card title="Product Bundles" icon="boxes-stacked" href="/features/product-bundles">
    Offer multiple products together at a discounted price
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discount Codes" icon="tag" href="/features/discounts">
    Create promotional codes for your storefront products
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user-circle" href="/features/customer-portal">
    Let customers manage their purchases and subscriptions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

Need help setting up your storefront? [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact) or join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av).


# Subscriptions
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/subscriptions/introduction

Create recurring payment plans for your products and services with flexible billing cycles and subscription management.

Subscriptions in Creem allow you to create recurring payment agreements with your customers. When a customer subscribes to your product, they agree to be billed periodically (monthly, yearly, etc.) until they cancel their subscription.

## Subscription Lifecycle

A subscription represents a recurring payment agreement between you and your customer. Subscriptions automatically handle billing cycles, payment retries, and customer management.

To help you understand the various subscription lifecycle scenarios, including relevant states and the webhook events triggered at each stage, see the diagrams below:

### Default Subscription Lifecycle

This diagram shows a standard subscription flow from checkout to cancellation, including payment failures and cancellations:

<img alt="Default Subscription Lifecycle" />

### Trial Subscription Lifecycle

This diagram shows how subscriptions with free trials work, from checkout through the trial period to paid billing:

<img alt="Trial Subscription Lifecycle" />

### Paused Subscription Lifecycle

This diagram shows how subscriptions can be paused and resumed, including updates during the active period:

<img alt="Paused Subscription Lifecycle" />

### Subscription Status

A subscription can be in different states throughout its lifecycle:

* **Active:** The subscription is current and payments are being processed normally.
* **Canceled:** The subscription has been terminated and will not renew or bill again.
* **Unpaid:** Payment for the subscription has failed or is overdue; access may be restricted until payment is made.
* **Incomplete:** Customer must complete payment within 23 hours to activate, or payment requires action (e.g., authentication). Also applies to pending payments with processing status.
* **Paused:** The subscription is temporarily paused (no charges are processed and billing is on hold).
* **Trialing:** The subscription is in a trial period before the first payment is collected.
* **Scheduled Cancel:** The subscription is scheduled to cancel at the end of the current billing period but is still active until then.

### Billing Cycles

Subscriptions operate on billing cycles that determine when payments are collected:

* **Monthly billing** - Charged every month
* **3 month billing** - Charged every 3 months
* **6 month billing** - Charged every 6 months
* **Yearly billing** - Charged annually

## Creating a Subscription

To create a subscription:

1. Create a subscription product in your Creem dashboard (set billing type to "recurring")
2. Generate a checkout session for the subscription
3. Direct your customer to the checkout URL

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    "use client"; // Optional: Works with server components

    import { CreemCheckout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function SubscribeButton() {
      return (
        <CreemCheckout
          productId="prod_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID"
          metadata={{
            userId: "user_123",
            source: "web",
          }}
        >
          <button>Subscribe Now</button>
        </CreemCheckout>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Card title="Next.js SDK Documentation" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
      Learn more about the Next.js adapter and advanced features.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Create a subscription checkout session
    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID",
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
      customer: {
        email: "customer@example.com", // Optional: Pre-fill email
      },
      metadata: {
        userId: "user_123",
        source: "web",
      },
    });

    // Redirect to the checkout URL
    console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl);
    ```

    <Card title="TypeScript SDK Documentation" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
      View the full SDK API reference and advanced usage examples.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function SubscribeButton({ productId }: { productId: string }) {
      const handleCheckout = async () => {
        const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
          productId,
          successUrl: "/dashboard",
        });

        if (data?.url) {
          window.location.href = data.url;
        }
      };

      return (
        <button onClick={handleCheckout}>
          Subscribe Now
        </button>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Note>
      The Better Auth integration automatically syncs the authenticated user's email and tracks
      subscription status in your database.
    </Note>

    <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
      Learn about database persistence and automatic user synchronization.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    <Warning>
      If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
      more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
    </Warning>

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success",
        "customer": {
          "email": "customer@example.com"
        }
      }'
    ```

    ### Response

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "checkout_url": "https://checkout.creem.io/ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "product_id": "prod_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID",
      "status": "pending"
    }
    ```

    <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-checkout">
      View the complete endpoint documentation with all available parameters.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Handling Successful Subscriptions

After a successful subscription creation, users are redirected to your `success_url` with subscription details as query parameters:

```
https://yoursite.com/success?checkout_id=ch_xxx&subscription_id=sub_xxx&customer_id=cust_xxx&product_id=prod_xxx
```

| Query parameter   | Description                                                                    |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `checkout_id`     | The ID of the checkout session created for this subscription.                  |
| `subscription_id` | The ID of the subscription created.                                            |
| `customer_id`     | The customer ID associated with this subscription.                             |
| `product_id`      | The product ID that the subscription is for.                                   |
| `request_id`      | Optional. The request/reference ID you provided when creating this checkout.   |
| `signature`       | All previous parameters signed by Creem using your API-key, verifiable by you. |

<Tip>
  See [Verifying Redirect Signatures](/features/checkout/checkout-api#verifying-redirect-signatures)
  for code examples on how to validate the signature. Remember that null values (like `order_id` for
  subscription checkouts) are **excluded** from the signature string.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  For production applications, we recommend using [Webhooks](/code/webhooks) to handle subscription
  events like renewals, cancellations, and payment failures.
</Warning>

## Managing Subscription Access

Use webhooks to grant and revoke access based on subscription status. The Next.js and Better Auth adapters provide high-level `onGrantAccess` and `onRevokeAccess` callbacks. With the TypeScript SDK, verify the webhook payload and handle the subscription event types directly.

### How It Works

* **Grant access** when subscription events indicate the customer should have access, such as `subscription.active`, `subscription.trialing`, or `subscription.paid`.
* **Revoke access** when subscription events indicate the customer should lose access, such as `subscription.paused` or `subscription.expired`.

The adapters can group these events into callbacks for you. In a generic TypeScript endpoint, keep the event mapping explicit so your application owns the access policy.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    // app/api/webhook/creem/route.ts
    import { Webhook } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export const POST = Webhook({
      webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,

      onGrantAccess: async ({ customer, metadata, reason, product }) => {
        // Grant access when subscription becomes active/trialing/paid
        const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;

        await db.user.update({
          where: { id: userId },
          data: {
            subscriptionActive: true,
            subscriptionTier: product.name,
          },
        });

        console.log(`Granted access to ${customer.email} - Reason: ${reason}`);
      },

      onRevokeAccess: async ({ customer, metadata, reason }) => {
        // Revoke access when subscription is paused/expired
        const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;

        await db.user.update({
          where: { id: userId },
          data: { subscriptionActive: false },
        });

        console.log(`Revoked access from ${customer.email} - Reason: ${reason}`);
      },
    });
    ```

    <Card title="Next.js Adapter Documentation" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
      Learn more about webhook handling and server functions.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { constructWebhookEventEntity } from "creem/webhooks";

    // In your webhook endpoint
    export async function handleWebhook(request: Request) {
      try {
        const rawBody = await request.text();
        const event = await constructWebhookEventEntity(rawBody, request.headers, {
          secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
        });

        switch (event.eventType) {
          case "subscription.active":
          case "subscription.trialing":
          case "subscription.paid": {
            const subscription = event.object;
            const userId = subscription.metadata?.userId;
            if (!userId) return new Response("No user metadata", { status: 200 });

            await db.user.update({
              where: { id: userId },
              data: {
                subscriptionActive: true,
                subscriptionId: subscription.id,
              },
            });

            console.log(`Granted access for subscription ${subscription.id}`);
            break;
          }

          case "subscription.paused":
          case "subscription.expired": {
            const subscription = event.object;
            const userId = subscription.metadata?.userId;
            if (!userId) return new Response("No user metadata", { status: 200 });

            await db.user.update({
              where: { id: userId },
              data: { subscriptionActive: false },
            });

            console.log(`Revoked access for subscription ${subscription.id}`);
            break;
          }
        }

        return new Response("OK", { status: 200 });
      } catch (error) {
        return new Response("Invalid signature", { status: 400 });
      }
    }
    ```

    <Card title="TypeScript SDK Documentation" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
      View the complete webhook API and all available events.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    // lib/auth.ts
    import { betterAuth } from "better-auth";
    import { creem } from "@creem_io/better-auth";

    export const auth = betterAuth({
      database: {
        // your database config
      },
      plugins: [
        creem({
          apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
          webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,

          onGrantAccess: async ({ reason, product, customer, metadata }) => {
            const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;

            // Grant access in your database
            await db.user.update({
              where: { id: userId },
              data: {
                hasAccess: true,
                subscriptionTier: product.name,
              },
            });

            console.log(`Granted access to ${customer.email}`);
          },

          onRevokeAccess: async ({ reason, product, customer, metadata }) => {
            const userId = metadata?.referenceId as string;

            // Revoke access in your database
            await db.user.update({
              where: { id: userId },
              data: {
                hasAccess: false,
              },
            });

            console.log(`Revoked access from ${customer.email}`);
          },
        }),
      ],
    });
    ```

    <Note>
      With Better Auth, subscription data is automatically persisted to your database and synced via
      webhooks.
    </Note>

    <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
      Learn about automatic trial abuse prevention and database persistence.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Manual Webhook">
    If you're not using any of our SDKs, you can still implement the same logic by listening to specific webhook events:

    ```typescript theme={null}
    // app/api/webhook/route.ts
    import crypto from "crypto";

    async function verifySignature(payload: string, signature: string) {
      const computed = crypto
        .createHmac("sha256", process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!)
        .update(payload)
        .digest("hex");
      return computed === signature;
    }

    app.post("/webhook", async (req, res) => {
      const signature = req.headers["creem-signature"];
      const payload = JSON.stringify(req.body);

      if (!verifySignature(payload, signature)) {
        return res.status(401).send("Invalid signature");
      }

      const { eventType, object } = req.body;

      // Grant access events
      if (["subscription.active", "subscription.trialing", "subscription.paid"].includes(eventType)) {
        const userId = object.metadata?.referenceId;
        const customer = object.customer;
        const product = object.product;

        await db.user.update({
          where: { id: userId },
          data: {
            subscriptionActive: true,
            subscriptionTier: product.name,
          },
        });

        console.log(`Granted access to ${customer.email}`);
      }

      // Revoke access events
      if (["subscription.paused", "subscription.expired"].includes(eventType)) {
        const userId = object.metadata?.referenceId;
        const customer = object.customer;

        await db.user.update({
          where: { id: userId },
          data: { subscriptionActive: false },
        });

        console.log(`Revoked access from ${customer.email}`);
      }

      res.status(200).send("OK");
    });
    ```

    <Card title="Webhook Documentation" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
      View all webhook events and learn about signature verification.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  If you want to remove access when your customer cancels the subscription (even though the billing
  period might still be active), you should listen to the `subscription.canceled` event.
</Tip>

## Key Features

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Free Trials" icon="clock" href="/features/trials">
    Learn how to set up trial periods for your subscriptions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Seat-Based Billing" icon="users" href="/features/seat-based-billing">
    Implement per-seat pricing for team-based products.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user-circle" href="/features/customer-portal">
    Enable self-service subscription management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discount Codes" icon="tag" href="/features/discounts">
    Create discount codes for subscriptions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managing Subscriptions" icon="gear" href="/features/subscriptions/managing">
    Learn how to update, upgrade, and manage active subscriptions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cancellations & Refunds" icon="ban" href="/features/subscriptions/refunds-and-cancellations">
    Handle subscription cancellations and process refunds
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Managing Subscriptions
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/subscriptions/managing

Update, upgrade, and manage active subscriptions with flexible billing options and self-service customer management.

Creem provides comprehensive tools for managing active subscriptions, including updating seat counts, changing billing information, upgrading/downgrading plans, and enabling self-service management for your customers.

## Managing Subscription Changes

### Update Billing Information

Customers can update their payment method through the Customer Portal:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    import { CreemPortal } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function ManageBillingButton({ customerId }: { customerId: string }) {
      return (
        <CreemPortal customerId={customerId}>
          <button>Manage Billing</button>
        </CreemPortal>
      );
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Create customer portal link
    const portal = await creem.customers.generateBillingLinks({
      customerId: "cust_YOUR_CUSTOMER_ID",
    });

    // Redirect to portal
    console.log(portal.customerPortalLink);
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function ManageBillingButton() {
      const handlePortal = async () => {
        const { data } = await authClient.creem.createPortal();

        if (data?.url) {
          window.location.href = data.url;
        }
      };

      return (
        <button onClick={handlePortal}>
          Manage Billing
        </button>
      );
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-portal \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "customer_id": "cust_YOUR_CUSTOMER_ID"
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user-circle" href="/features/customer-portal">
  Learn more about the Customer Portal and its features.
</Card>

***

## Subscription Upgrades & Downgrades

### Programmatic Upgrades

Upgrade or downgrade a subscription to a different product using the subscription upgrade endpoint:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Upgrade subscription to a different product
    const upgraded = await creem.subscriptions.upgrade("sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID", {
      productId: "prod_PREMIUM_PLAN", // New product ID
      updateBehavior: "proration-charge-immediately",
    });

    console.log("Subscription upgraded:", upgraded);
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions/sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID/upgrade \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_PREMIUM_PLAN",
        "update_behavior": "proration-charge-immediately"
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Update Behavior Options

When upgrading or downgrading subscriptions, the plan change takes effect
immediately. `update_behavior` controls how the unused or additional time in the
current billing period is handled:

| Behavior                              | Upgrade                                                            | Downgrade                                                                          |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `proration-charge-immediately`        | Access changes now; prorated difference is charged immediately.    | Plan changes now; unused time and tax are refunded to the original payment method. |
| ~~`proration-charge`~~ *(deprecated)* | Behaves identically to `proration-charge-immediately`.             | Behaves identically to `proration-charge-immediately`.                             |
| `proration-none`                      | Access changes now; no prorated difference is charged this period. | Plan changes now; unused time creates no credit or refund.                         |

<Warning>
  **Deprecation Notice:** `proration-charge` is deprecated and now behaves identically to
  `proration-charge-immediately` (charges are applied immediately rather than deferred to the next
  invoice). Existing integrations passing `proration-charge` will continue to work but should
  migrate to `proration-charge-immediately` for clarity.
</Warning>

<Note>
  **Proration Example:**

  If a customer upgrades from a \$10/month plan to a \$30/month plan halfway through their billing cycle:

  * **proration-charge-immediately**: Customer is charged \~\$10 now (the difference for the remaining half of the month) and \$30 on the next billing date.
  * **proration-none**: Customer gets the upgrade for the rest of the current period without paying the prorated difference.

  Fees apply only to the amount actually charged to the payment method after
  credits. For example, if a \$100 invoice uses \$50 in subscription credits, fees
  apply to the remaining \$50 charge.
</Note>

<Card title="API Reference - Upgrade Subscription" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/upgrade-subscription">
  View the complete upgrade subscription endpoint documentation.
</Card>

***

## Updating Seat Count

For seat-based subscriptions, you can update the number of seats:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // First, get the subscription to retrieve the item ID
    const subscription = await creem.subscriptions.get("sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID");

    const itemId = subscription.items[0].id;

    // Update the seat count
    const updated = await creem.subscriptions.update("sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID", {
      items: [
        {
          id: itemId,
          units: 10, // New seat count
        },
      ],
      updateBehavior: "proration-charge-immediately",
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    ```bash theme={null}
    # First, get the subscription
    curl -X GET https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions/sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

    # Then update with the item ID
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions/sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "items": [
          {
            "id": "sitem_ITEM_ID",
            "units": 10
          }
        ]
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Card title="Seat-Based Billing" icon="users" href="/features/seat-based-billing">
  Learn more about implementing seat-based pricing models.
</Card>

***

## Dashboard Management

You can also manage subscriptions directly through the Creem Dashboard:

* **View subscription details** - See customer info, billing history, and status
* **Modify subscriptions** - Change seat counts, update pricing
* **Pause subscriptions** - Temporarily pause without canceling
* **Cancel subscriptions** - End recurring billing

Simply navigate to a subscription and click "Modify Subscription" to make changes.

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Cancellations & Refunds" icon="ban" href="/features/subscriptions/refunds-and-cancellations">
    Handle subscription cancellations and process refunds
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Handle subscription events like renewals and cancellations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user-circle" href="/features/customer-portal">
    Enable self-service subscription management
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/update-subscription">
    View the complete API documentation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Refunds and Cancellations
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/subscriptions/refunds-and-cancellations

Handle subscription cancellations and process refunds with flexible options for immediate or end-of-period cancellation.

Creem provides flexible options for managing subscription cancellations and processing refunds. You can cancel subscriptions immediately or at the end of the billing period, and process full or partial refunds through the dashboard or API.

## Canceling Subscriptions

### Cancellation Options

When canceling a subscription, you have two options:

* **Cancel Immediately** - Subscription ends right away and no further charges occur
* **Cancel at Period End** - Customer retains access until the end of the current billing period

### Programmatic Cancellation

Cancel subscriptions programmatically using the API:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production" ? "prod" : "test",
    });

    // Cancel subscription
    const canceled = await creem.subscriptions.cancel("sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID", {
      mode: "immediate",
    });

    console.log("Subscription canceled:", canceled);
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function CancelSubscriptionButton() {
      const handleCancel = async () => {
        const confirmed = confirm(
          "Are you sure you want to cancel your subscription?"
        );

        if (!confirmed) return;

        const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.cancelSubscription();

        if (data?.success) {
          alert("Subscription canceled successfully");
          // Refresh the page or update UI
        }
      };

      return (
        <button onClick={handleCancel} className="text-red-600">
          Cancel Subscription
        </button>
      );
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    <Warning>
      If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
      more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
    </Warning>

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/subscriptions/sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID/cancel \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json"
    ```

    ### Response

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "sub_YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID",
      "status": "canceled",
      "canceled_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
      "current_period_end_date": "2025-02-01T10:30:00.000Z"
    }
    ```

    <Card title="API Reference - Cancel Subscription" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/cancel-subscription">
      View the complete cancel subscription endpoint documentation.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Customer Self-Service Cancellation

Customers can cancel their own subscriptions through the Customer Portal:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```tsx theme={null}
    import { CreemPortal } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export function ManageSubscriptionButton({ customerId }: { customerId: string }) {
      return (
        <CreemPortal customerId={customerId}>
          <button>Manage Subscription</button>
        </CreemPortal>
      );
    }
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    // Create customer portal link
    const portal = await creem.customers.generateBillingLinks({
      customerId: "cust_YOUR_CUSTOMER_ID",
    });

    // Redirect customer to portal
    window.location.href = portal.customerPortalLink;
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    "use client";

    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    export function ManageSubscriptionButton() {
      const handlePortal = async () => {
        const { data } = await authClient.creem.createPortal();

        if (data?.url) {
          window.location.href = data.url;
        }
      };

      return (
        <button onClick={handlePortal}>
          Manage Subscription
        </button>
      );
    }
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user-circle" href="/features/customer-portal">
  Learn more about enabling self-service subscription management.
</Card>

***

## Processing Refunds

### Dashboard Refunds

The easiest way to process refunds is through the Creem Dashboard:

1. Navigate to **Transactions** or **Subscriptions**
2. Find the transaction you want to refund
3. Click on the transaction details
4. Select **Refund**
5. Choose full or partial refund amount
6. Confirm the refund

### Refund Types

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Full Refund" icon="money-bill-wave">
    Refund the entire transaction amount to the customer
  </Card>

  <Card title="Partial Refund" icon="money-bill-1">
    Refund a specific amount (less than the total transaction)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Refund Processing

When you process a refund:

* **Immediate processing** - Refunds are processed immediately
* **Customer notification** - Customer receives an email notification
* **Webhook event** - A `refund.created` webhook is sent
* **5-10 business days** - Funds typically appear in customer's account within 5-10 business days

<Note>
  Refund availability depends on the payment method and may vary by region. Credit card refunds are
  generally processed within 5-10 business days.
</Note>

***

## Cancellation Policies

### Best Practices

1. **Clear Communication**
   * Set clear expectations about cancellation policies
   * Communicate what happens to customer data after cancellation
   * Explain billing cycle and refund policies upfront

2. **Retention Strategies**
   * Offer to pause subscription instead of canceling
   * Provide downgrade options to lower-tier plans
   * Ask for feedback to improve your service

3. **Grace Periods**
   * Consider offering a grace period for failed payments
   * Allow customers to reactivate within a certain timeframe
   * Preserve customer data for a reasonable period

### Cancellation Flow Example

```typescript theme={null}
import { Creem } from "creem";

const creem = new Creem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
});

async function handleCancellation(subscriptionId: string, reason?: string) {
  try {
    // Log cancellation reason for analytics
    console.log(`Canceling subscription: ${subscriptionId}`, { reason });

    // Cancel the subscription
    const canceled = await creem.subscriptions.cancel(subscriptionId, {
      mode: "immediate",
    });

    // Send cancellation email to customer when the response includes expanded customer data
    if (typeof canceled.customer !== "string") {
      await sendCancellationEmail(canceled.customer.email);
    }

    // Update internal database
    await db.subscription.update({
      where: { id: subscriptionId },
      data: { status: "canceled", canceledAt: new Date() },
    });

    return { success: true, subscription: canceled };
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Cancellation failed:", error);
    throw error;
  }
}
```

***

## Handling Cancellation Events

Use webhooks to automatically respond to cancellation events:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    // app/api/webhook/creem/route.ts
    import { Webhook } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export const POST = Webhook({
      webhookSecret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
      onSubscriptionCanceled: async ({ subscription, customer }) => {
        console.log(`Subscription ${subscription.id} canceled`);

        // Revoke access in your database
        await revokeAccess(customer.email);

        // Send cancellation confirmation email
        await sendEmail({
          to: customer.email,
          subject: "Subscription Canceled",
          body: "Your subscription has been canceled...",
        });
      },
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { constructWebhookEventEntity } from "creem/webhooks";

    // In your webhook endpoint
    const rawBody = await request.text();
    const event = await constructWebhookEventEntity(rawBody, request.headers, {
      secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
    });

    switch (event.eventType) {
      case "subscription.canceled": {
        const subscription = event.object;
        const customer = typeof subscription.customer === "string" ? undefined : subscription.customer;

        console.log(`Subscription ${subscription.id} canceled`);

        if (customer) {
          // Revoke access in your database
          await revokeAccess(customer.email);

          // Send cancellation confirmation email
          await sendEmail({
            to: customer.email,
            subject: "Subscription Canceled",
            body: "Your subscription has been canceled...",
          });
        }

        const userId = subscription.metadata?.userId;
        if (userId) {
          await db.user.update({
            where: { id: userId },
            data: { subscriptionActive: false },
          });
        }
        break;
      }

      case "subscription.paused":
      case "subscription.expired": {
        const userId = event.object.metadata?.userId;
        if (userId) {
          await db.user.update({
            where: { id: userId },
            data: { subscriptionActive: false },
          });
        }
        break;
      }
    }
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
  Learn more about handling subscription events with webhooks.
</Card>

***

## Failed Payments

### Payment Retry Logic

When a subscription payment fails:

1. **Automatic retries** - Creem automatically retries failed payments
2. **Status changes** - Subscription moves to "unpaid" status
3. **Customer notification** - Customer receives email to update payment method
4. **Grace period** - Subscription remains active during retry period
5. **Final failure** - After all retries fail, subscription may be canceled

### Handling Failed Payments

```typescript theme={null}
// Handle failed payment webhook
import { constructWebhookEventEntity } from "creem/webhooks";

const rawBody = await request.text();
const event = await constructWebhookEventEntity(rawBody, request.headers, {
  secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
});

if (event.eventType === "subscription.past_due") {
  const customer = typeof event.object.customer === "string" ? undefined : event.object.customer;

  // Notify customer to update payment method
  if (customer) {
    await sendPaymentFailedEmail(customer.email, {
      portalLink: `https://yoursite.com/portal?customer=${customer.id}`,
    });

    // Optionally restrict access or show warning
    await showPaymentWarning(customer.email);
  }
}

if (event.eventType === "subscription.canceled") {
  const customer = typeof event.object.customer === "string" ? undefined : event.object.customer;

  // After all retries failed
  if (customer) {
    await revokeAccess(customer.email);
    await sendSubscriptionEndedEmail(customer.email);
  }
}
```

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="user-circle" href="/features/customer-portal">
    Enable self-service subscription management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Handle subscription events automatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managing Subscriptions" icon="gear" href="/features/subscriptions/managing">
    Learn how to update and manage subscriptions
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/endpoint/cancel-subscription">
    View the complete API documentation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Free Trials
Source: https://docs.creem.io/features/trials

Offer free trials to let customers try your subscription products before they're charged.

## Creating a Trial

To create a trial is just as simple as:

1. Go to **Products**
2. Click **Create Product**
3. Enable **Trial Period**
4. Set **Days of Trial** (e.g., 7, 14, or 30 days)

That's it! Customers will now get the specified trial period before their first payment.

## How Trials Work

* During the trial period, customers have full access to the product
* No payment is collected until the trial ends
* Customers can cancel anytime during the trial without being charged
* After the trial ends, the subscription automatically begins and the customer is charged


# I can't log in to the Customer Portal
Source: https://docs.creem.io/for-customers/cant-log-in-to-customer-portal

Troubleshoot magic link login issues and get access to manage your subscriptions.

#### Having trouble accessing the Customer Portal? Here's how to fix it.

After every purchase, you receive an email with a magic link to manage your subscriptions, payment methods, and orders. If that link isn't working or you can't log in, follow these steps.

### 1. Make sure you're using the right email

Enter the exact email address you used when you made your purchase. If you're unsure which email that was, check your inbox for the original purchase receipt from **CREEM.IO\* STORE**.

### 2. Check your spam or junk folder

Magic link emails can sometimes be filtered. Search your inbox for emails from `no-reply@creem.io` — it may have landed in spam.

### 3. Request a new magic link

Magic links expire after a short period. Visit [My Orders →](https://creem.io/my-orders/login) and enter your email to request a fresh link. It should arrive within a couple of minutes.

### 4. Still can't get in?

If none of the above works, here are your options:

* **Contact the merchant** — the seller you purchased from can locate your subscription and help with cancellations or refunds. Check your original receipt email for their contact details.
* **Contact Creem support** — reply to any receipt email you've received from us, or reach out directly. [Contact us →](https://www.creem.io/contact)


# How to cancel a subscription
Source: https://docs.creem.io/for-customers/how-to-cancel-subscription

Learn how to easily manage your orders.

#### How do I cancel subscriptions that I'm being charged for?

Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, but you will also lose access to the service or software that you are paying for. You can manage subscriptions and cancel them via [my orders →](https://creem.io/my-orders/login)

### How do I request a refund from Creem?

Refunds are handled by the original merchant that you purchased your item from.
If there was a problem with the item that you paid for, please be respectful and attempt to contact the original seller using your email receipt.
You can find the merchant contact email on the bottom of the email receipt.

If a long-standing issue persists and you still couldn't resolve it with the seller that you purchased your item from you can speak to us. [Contact us→](https://creem.io/contact)

### Can I contact you about a charge?

If you have any questions about a charge you don't recognize, or you have noticed an issue with one of your payments or charges you can reach out to us any time and we can investigate for you. [Contact us→](https://www.creem.io/contact)


# How to update payment method
Source: https://docs.creem.io/for-customers/how-to-update-payment-method

Learn how to easily manage your active subscription.

#### How to change the card or payment method I'm using for a subscription?

Subscriptions can be have their payment methods updated at any time. You can manage subscriptions and update your payment method via [my orders →](https://creem.io/my-orders/login)

### Can I contact you about a charge?

If you have any questions about a charge you don't recognize, or you have noticed an issue with one of your payments or charges you can reach out to us any time and we can investigate for you. [Contact us→](https://www.creem.io/contact)


# Why did Creem charge me
Source: https://docs.creem.io/for-customers/why-creem-charged-me

You see a charge from CREEM.IO* STORE on your statement. Here is what it is and what to do.

## You have a charge from "CREEM.IO\* STORE"

This charge is from a digital product or subscription you purchased. Creem is the payment processor and Merchant of Record that handled the transaction on the seller's behalf.

**This is normal and expected.**

## Identify the product you purchased

If you don't immediately recognize the charge, here's how to find it:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check your email">
    Search your inbox for your purchase confirmation or receipt from Creem. It should include the product name, merchant name, and amount.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Look up your order">
    Go to [creem.io/my-orders/login](https://creem.io/my-orders/login) and enter the email address you used when purchasing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Match the charge amount and date">
    In your order list, find the transaction that matches the amount and date on your statement.
  </Step>
</Steps>

If you can't find your order with the email you tried, use a different email address - you may have purchased with another one.

## I still don't recognize this charge

If you've followed the steps above and still can't identify the purchase, [contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact) and include:

* The **exact amount** of the charge
* The **date** the charge appeared on your statement
* The **last 4 digits** of the card or bank account charged

We'll look up the transaction and tell you which product and merchant it came from.

## I want to cancel a subscription

1. Go to [creem.io/my-orders/login](https://creem.io/my-orders/login)
2. Log in with the email used for the purchase
3. Find the active subscription and click **Cancel**

Alternatively, some merchants also provide cancellation directly inside their product.

See the full guide: [How to cancel a subscription](/for-customers/how-to-cancel-subscription)

## I want a refund

Refund policies are set by each merchant individually. To request a refund:

1. Contact the merchant directly using the support email on their website or on your receipt
2. If the Merchant is unresponsive for more than 7 days, [contact Creem support](https://www.creem.io/contact) - we will take care of the issue for you

## I think this charge is fraudulent

If you believe someone used your payment details without your authorization:

[Contact us immediately](https://www.creem.io/contact) with the charge amount, date, and last 4 digits of the card

## Why does it say "Creem" and not the seller's name?

Creem acts as the Merchant of Record, which means Creem is the legal seller on the transaction. That's why our name appears on your statement instead of the merchant's name.

[Learn more about what a Merchant of Record is →](/merchant-of-record/what-is)


# Dashboard Overview
Source: https://docs.creem.io/getting-started/dashboard-overview

Find your way around the Creem dashboard — where to find your Store ID, API keys, support settings, and more.

## Finding Your Store ID

Your **Store ID** is a unique identifier for your store (e.g., `sto_abc123`). You'll need it when contacting support or referencing your account.

To find your Store ID:

1. Go to your [Creem Dashboard](https://www.creem.io/dashboard/home)
2. Click **Settings** in the left sidebar
3. Your Store ID is displayed at the top of the settings page

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Settings page showing Store ID at the top" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  When contacting support, always include your Store ID — it helps us locate your account instantly.
</Tip>

## Finding Your API Keys

API keys are used to authenticate your integration with Creem.

1. Go to the **Developers** section in the left sidebar of your dashboard
2. Copy your **API Key** for the environment you need (test or production)

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Developers page showing API Keys section with copy and reveal buttons" />
</Frame>

<Warning>
  Make sure to toggle **Test Mode** in the left sidebar to see the correct API key for your environment. Test and production keys are different.
</Warning>

For more details, see [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).

## Configuring Your Support Email

Your **support email** is shown on customer receipts and must match a real, reachable email address.

To update your support email:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Business Details** in your dashboard
2. Update the **Contact Email** field
3. Make sure this email is also displayed on your website (e.g., in your footer or contact page)

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Settings page showing Business Details section with Contact Email field" />
</Frame>

<Info>
  During [account review](/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/account-reviews), we verify that your support email matches what's shown on your website. A mismatch is one of the most common reasons for requests for changes.
</Info>

## Switching Between Test and Live Mode

Use the **Test Mode** toggle in the left sidebar to switch between environments. Each environment has its own:

* Products and pricing
* API keys
* Transactions and customers
* Webhook endpoints

<Note>
  Products created in test mode are **not** automatically copied to production. You'll need to recreate them in live mode when you're ready to go live.
</Note>

For more details, see [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).

## Managing Your Team

You can invite team members to your store from the dashboard:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Team**
2. Click **Invite Member** and enter their email

Team members will receive an invitation email. Once they accept, they can access the dashboard and switch to your store from their account.


# Ship Software. Get Paid Globally.
Source: https://docs.creem.io/getting-started/introduction

The most competitive Merchant of Record for SaaS, digital products, and AI tools. Payments, taxes, compliance, affiliates, and revenue splits. All handled.

> 3,000+ teams sell globally with Creem. 3.9% + 40¢ flat. No monthly fees. No tax headaches.

## What is Creem?

Creem is a **Merchant of Record** for developers who sell software globally. Payments, subscriptions, tax compliance, chargebacks, revenue splits, payouts. All handled. You focus on your product.

We are the legal seller of record. We collect and remit VAT, GST, and sales tax in **190+ countries** so you never touch a tax form.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Most Competitive MoR" icon="money-bill">
    3.9% + 40¢ flat. No monthly fees, no setup costs, no hidden charges. You only pay when you earn.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Global Tax Compliance" icon="globe">
    VAT, GST, and sales tax across 190+ countries. 28+ US states, EU (Estonia OSS), UK, South Korea,
    and growing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Built for Developers" icon="code">
    TypeScript SDK, Next.js adapter, CLI, and a clean API. Integrate in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI-Native Platform" icon="robot">
    First payment platform with agent onboarding. Your AI assistant can set up your entire store via
    SKILL.md.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why Teams Switch to Creem

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Tax Compliance is Eating Your Time" icon="building-columns">
    **The Problem**: Selling globally means VAT, GST, and sales tax across dozens of jurisdictions. Different rates, thresholds, filing requirements. Most founders ignore it (risky), hire expensive accountants, or avoid selling internationally.

    **Creem's Solution**: As your Merchant of Record, we are the legal seller. We calculate, collect, file, and remit all taxes worldwide. You never touch a tax form. This isn't a plugin. It's how Creem works by default.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="You're Paying Too Much in Fees" icon="credit-card">
    **The Problem**: Most MoR solutions charge 5-8% per transaction plus monthly platform fees. On a \$49/mo SaaS, that's \$2-4 per transaction gone.

    **Creem's Solution**: 3.9% + 40¢ flat. No monthly fees. No minimums. No tiered pricing that punishes small volume. The most competitive MoR on the market.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Your Payment Provider Wasn't Built for Developers" icon="terminal">
    **The Problem**: Dashboard-first platforms force you into click-through wizards. That doesn't scale, and it doesn't work for teams that automate everything.

    **Creem's Solution**: Everything is API-first. The CLI lets you manage products, subscriptions, and transactions from the terminal. JSON output for scripting. Interactive TUI for browsing. SKILL.md lets AI agents onboard themselves autonomously.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="You Need More Than Payments" icon="users">
    **The Problem**: Payments are just the start. You need affiliates, revenue splits, license keys, and subscription lifecycle handling. Cobbling together 5 tools is a nightmare.

    **Creem's Solution**: Creem includes affiliate programs, revenue splits, license keys, subscription management (trials, upgrades, downgrades, cancellations), webhooks, and a customer portal. One platform, one integration.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Core Features

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="One-time Payments" icon="cart-shopping">
    Sell digital products, templates, courses, or software licenses with instant checkout.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscriptions" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Recurring billing with automatic renewals, dunning, trials, and plan management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="License Keys" icon="key">
    Generate and deliver software license keys automatically on purchase.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Affiliate Programs" icon="handshake">
    Built-in affiliate tracking with automatic commission splits and payouts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Revenue Splits" icon="divide">
    Split payments between co-founders, partners, or collaborators automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Global Tax Compliance" icon="building-columns">
    VAT, GST, sales tax in 190+ countries. Calculated, collected, and remitted for you.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Developer Tools

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="TypeScript SDK" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript">
    Type-safe SDK for Node.js, Deno, and Bun. Full API coverage with auto-generated types.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Next.js Adapter" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
    Drop-in integration for Next.js with server actions and webhook handling.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem CLI" icon="terminal" href="/code/cli">
    Manage your store from the terminal. Interactive TUI + JSON output for automation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### AI Agent Integration

Your AI agent can operate Creem autonomously. No dashboards, no clicking.

```text theme={null}
Read https://creem.io/SKILL.md and set up Creem for me
```

Give this prompt to any AI coding assistant (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf) and it will:

* Install the Creem CLI via Homebrew
* Configure authentication
* Create products, set up webhooks, and integrate into your codebase
* Monitor your store and flag issues

<Card title="Agent Onboarding Guide" icon="robot" href="/code/cli">
  Learn how AI agents can self-onboard and manage your Creem store.
</Card>

## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get Access">
    Sign up at [creem.io](https://creem.io) to create your store. No credit card required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Your API Keys">
    Grab your test API key from the dashboard. Keys prefixed with `creem_test_` use the sandbox environment.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the SDK or CLI">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
        ```bash theme={null}
        npm install creem
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Next.js Adapter">
        ```bash theme={null}
        npm install @creem_io/nextjs
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="CLI">
        ```bash theme={null}
        brew tap armitage-labs/creem
        brew install creem
        creem login --api-key creem_test_YOUR_KEY
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="AI Agent">
        ```text theme={null}
        Read https://creem.io/SKILL.md and set up Creem for me
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Product & Accept Payments">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Dashboard">
        Create a product in the dashboard, set pricing, and generate a checkout link. Share it anywhere.
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="CLI">
        ```bash theme={null}
        creem products create \
          --name "Pro Plan" \
          --price 1999 \
          --currency USD \
          --billing-type recurring \
          --billing-period every-month

        creem checkouts create --product prod_XXXXX
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="API">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        import { Creem } from 'creem'

        const creem = new Creem({
          apiKey: 'creem_test_...',
          server: 'test',
        })

        const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
          productId: 'prod_XXXXX',
          successUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/success',
        })

        // Redirect customer to checkout.checkoutUrl
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Webhooks">
    Listen for payment events to sync your app. See the [Webhooks guide](/code/webhooks) for signature verification and event handling.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Coming from LemonSqueezy?

Creem has a one-command migration tool to bring your products over.

<Card title="Migrate to Creem" icon="arrow-right" href="/getting-started/migrate">
  Step-by-step guide to migrate from LemonSqueezy with the Creem CLI.
</Card>

## Integration Options

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout Links" icon="link" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link">
    No-code solution. Create a link, share it anywhere, start getting paid.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout API" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Programmatically create checkout sessions for custom flows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="TypeScript SDK" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript">
    Full API coverage with type safety and auto-generated types.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Next.js Adapter" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
    Server actions, webhook verification, and checkout helpers for Next.js.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem CLI" icon="terminal" href="/code/cli">
    Terminal-first store management. Interactive TUI + JSON output for scripts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Agent (SKILL.md)" icon="robot" href="/code/cli">
    Let your AI agent onboard itself and manage your store autonomously.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## For Customers

If you purchased a product through Creem's payment platform:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Cancel Subscription" icon="circle-xmark" href="/for-customers/how-to-cancel-subscription">
    Guide for customers to cancel their subscriptions through the portal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Update Payment Method" icon="credit-card" href="/for-customers/how-to-update-payment-method">
    Instructions for updating payment information and billing details.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How fast can I start accepting payments?">
    Once you have access, most developers go from zero to first payment in under 10 minutes. Set up
    a product, generate a checkout link. That's it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What payment methods do you support?">
    Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local payment methods based
    on customer location. WeChat Pay and Alipay support coming soon.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does pricing work?">
    3.9% + 40¢ per successful transaction. No monthly fees, no setup costs, no hidden charges. You
    only pay when you earn.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What makes Creem different from Stripe?">
    Stripe is a payment processor. You're still responsible for tax compliance, filing, and
    remittance. Creem is a Merchant of Record. We are the legal seller, handling all of that for
    you. Plus affiliates, revenue splits, and license keys out of the box.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I migrate from LemonSqueezy?">
    Yes. The CLI includes a `creem migrate lemon-squeezy` command that brings your products over
    automatically. See the [migration guide](/getting-started/migrate) for details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can my AI agent manage my Creem store?">
    Yes. Point any AI coding assistant at creem.io/SKILL.md. It will install the CLI, configure
    auth, and help you integrate. The CLI also outputs JSON for automated scripting.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


# Migrate to Creem
Source: https://docs.creem.io/getting-started/migrate

Migrate your LemonSqueezy store to Creem in minutes using the Creem CLI.

> Get set up on Creem in minutes from an existing store

## LemonSqueezy

The Creem CLI includes a built-in migration tool to move your LemonSqueezy products to Creem.

### Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the Creem CLI">
    ```bash theme={null}
    brew tap armitage-labs/creem
    brew install creem
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    ```bash theme={null}
    creem login --api-key creem_test_YOUR_KEY
    creem whoami
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the Migration">
    ```bash theme={null}
    creem migrate lemon-squeezy
    ```

    The CLI will walk you through connecting your LemonSqueezy account, choosing the source store, and importing your product catalog.
    For non-interactive runs, log in to Creem first and pass both `--ls-api-key` and `--ls-store-id`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Your Products">
    Browse your imported products in the interactive TUI:

    ```bash theme={null}
    creem products
    ```

    Or list them in JSON for scripting:

    ```bash theme={null}
    creem products list --json
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  This tool migrates your product catalog. Active subscriptions cannot be moved automatically. Let existing subscribers naturally renew through Creem as their current billing cycles end.
</Note>

### Need Help?

Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/q3GKZs92Av) or reach out at [support@creem.io](mailto:support@creem.io).

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Full integration guide with code examples for every framework.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CLI Reference" icon="terminal" href="/code/cli">
    Complete CLI command reference and automation examples.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Quickstart
Source: https://docs.creem.io/getting-started/quickstart

Start accepting payments in minutes with Creem.

Choose the path that works best for you:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Code Integration" icon="code" href="#code-integration">
    Integrate Creem into your application with our SDKs and APIs
  </Card>

  <Card title="No-Code Solution" icon="link" href="#no-code-solution">
    Create a payment link and start selling without writing code
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Code Integration

Integrate Creem directly into your application. It's as easy as the following:

### 1. Get access & your API key

Sign up at [creem.io](https://creem.io) to get started. Once your account is created, navigate to the [Developers section](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers) in your dashboard and copy your API key.

<Tip>Use [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode) to develop without processing real payments.</Tip>

### 2. Install and create a checkout

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    Install the Next.js adapter for the fastest integration with built-in routes and components.

    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install @creem_io/nextjs
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add @creem_io/nextjs
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm install @creem_io/nextjs
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun install @creem_io/nextjs
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    Add your API Key as environment variable:

    ```bash theme={null}
    # .env
    CREEM_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
    ```

    Create a checkout API route:

    ```ts theme={null}
    // app/api/checkout/route.ts
    import { Checkout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export const GET = Checkout({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      testMode: true,
      defaultSuccessUrl: "/success",
    });
    ```

    Add a checkout button to your page:

    ```tsx theme={null}
    // app/page.tsx
    import { CreemCheckout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export default function Page() {
      return (
        <CreemCheckout productId="prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID">
          <button>Subscribe Now</button>
        </CreemCheckout>
      );
    }
    ```

    <Card title="Next.js Adapter Docs" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
      Learn about advanced features, webhooks, and server components.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    Install the TypeScript SDK for full type-safety and flexibility.

    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash npm theme={null}
      npm install creem
      ```

      ```bash yarn theme={null}
      yarn add creem
      ```

      ```bash pnpm theme={null}
      pnpm install creem
      ```

      ```bash bun theme={null}
      bun install creem
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    Add your API Key as environment variable:

    ```bash theme={null}
    # .env
    CREEM_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
    ```

    <Tip>
      See the [API Keys](/getting-started/dashboard-overview#finding-your-api-keys) page for more
      information.
    </Tip>

    Create a checkout session:

    ```ts theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: "test",
    });

    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_abc123",
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
    });

    // Redirect to checkout.checkoutUrl
    console.log(checkout.checkoutUrl);
    ```

    <Card title="TypeScript SDK Docs" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
      Explore the full SDK API reference and advanced usage.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    Integrate Creem with Better Auth for seamless authentication and billing.

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install @creem_io/better-auth better-auth
    ```

    Add your API Key as environment variable:

    ```bash theme={null}
    # .env
    CREEM_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
    ```

    <Tip>
      See the [API Keys](/getting-started/dashboard-overview#finding-your-api-keys) page for more
      information.
    </Tip>

    Configure Better Auth with the Creem plugin:

    ```ts theme={null}
    // auth.ts
    import { betterAuth } from "better-auth";
    import { creem } from "@creem_io/better-auth";

    export const auth = betterAuth({
      database: {
        // your database config
      },
      plugins: [
        creem({
          apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
          testMode: true,
        }),
      ],
    });
    ```

    Client configuration:

    ```ts theme={null}
    // lib/auth-client.ts
    import { createAuthClient } from "better-auth/react";
    import { creemClient } from "@creem_io/better-auth/client";

    export const authClient = createAuthClient({
      baseURL: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL,
      plugins: [creemClient()],
    });
    ```

    Creating a checkout:

    ```ts theme={null}
    import { authClient } from "@/lib/auth-client";

    // Client-side integration
    const { data, error } = await authClient.creem.createCheckout({
      productId,
      successUrl: "/success",
    });
    ```

    <Card title="Better Auth Integration" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
      Learn how to sync with your database users, manage access, and handle webhooks.
    </Card>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    Use our REST API directly from any language or framework.

    <Warning>
      If you're in test mode, use `https://test-api.creem.io` instead of `https://api.creem.io`. Learn
      more about [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode).
    </Warning>

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success"
      }'
    ```

    Response:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "checkout_url": "https://checkout.creem.io/ch_1QyIQDw9cbFWdA1ry5Qc6I",
      "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
      "status": "pending"
    }
    ```

    Redirect your user to the `checkout_url` to complete payment.

    <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/introduction">
      View the complete API documentation and endpoint reference.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### 3. Handle successful payments

After payment, users are redirected to your `success_url` with payment details:

```
https://yoursite.com/success?checkout_id=ch_xxx&order_id=ord_xxx&customer_id=cust_xxx&product_id=prod_xxx
```

<Tip>
  For production apps, use [Webhooks](/code/webhooks) to reliably receive payment events on your
  server.
</Tip>

***

## Complete Working Example

Here's a full Next.js App Router example you can copy and run. This includes everything: checkout creation, success page, and webhook handling.

### Project Structure

```
your-app/
├── app/
│   ├── api/
│   │   ├── checkout/
│   │   │   └── route.ts      # Creates checkout sessions
│   │   └── webhooks/
│   │       └── creem/
│   │           └── route.ts  # Handles payment webhooks
│   ├── success/
│   │   └── page.tsx          # Success page after payment
│   └── page.tsx              # Main page with buy button
├── lib/
│   └── creem.ts              # Creem client setup
└── .env.local
```

### 1. Environment Variables

```bash theme={null}
# .env.local
CREEM_API_KEY=creem_test_your_api_key
CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_your_webhook_secret
NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL=http://localhost:3000
```

### 2. Creem Client Setup

```typescript theme={null}
// lib/creem.ts
import { Creem } from "creem";

export const creem = new Creem({
  apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
  server: "test",
});
```

### 3. Checkout API Route

```typescript theme={null}
// app/api/checkout/route.ts
import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from "next/server";
import { creem } from "@/lib/creem";

export async function POST(request: NextRequest) {
  try {
    const { productId } = await request.json();

    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId,
      successUrl: `${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL}/success`,
    });

    return NextResponse.json({
      checkoutUrl: checkout.checkoutUrl,
    });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Checkout error:", error);
    return NextResponse.json({ error: "Failed to create checkout" }, { status: 500 });
  }
}
```

### 4. Webhook Handler

```typescript theme={null}
// app/api/webhooks/creem/route.ts
import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from "next/server";
import { constructWebhookEventEntity } from "creem/webhooks";

export async function POST(request: NextRequest) {
  const body = await request.text();
  const event = await constructWebhookEventEntity(body, request.headers, {
    secret: process.env.CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
  }).catch(() => null);

  if (!event) {
    return NextResponse.json({ error: "Invalid signature" }, { status: 401 });
  }

  // Handle different event types
  switch (event.eventType) {
    case "checkout.completed":
      console.log("Payment successful!", {
        checkoutId: event.object.id,
        customer: event.object.customer,
        product: event.object.product,
      });
      // Grant access, send email, update database, etc.
      break;

    case "subscription.active":
      console.log("Subscription active:", event.object);
      break;

    case "subscription.canceled":
      console.log("Subscription canceled:", event.object);
      // Revoke access
      break;
  }

  return NextResponse.json({ received: true });
}
```

### 5. Buy Button Component

```tsx theme={null}
// app/page.tsx
"use client";

import { useState } from "react";

export default function Home() {
  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);

  const handleCheckout = async () => {
    setLoading(true);

    try {
      const response = await fetch("/api/checkout", {
        method: "POST",
        headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
        body: JSON.stringify({
          productId: "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID", // Replace with your product ID
        }),
      });

      const { checkoutUrl } = await response.json();

      // Redirect to Creem checkout
      window.location.href = checkoutUrl;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("Checkout failed:", error);
      alert("Something went wrong. Please try again.");
    } finally {
      setLoading(false);
    }
  };

  return (
    <main className="flex min-h-screen flex-col items-center justify-center p-24">
      <h1 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-8">My Awesome Product</h1>
      <button
        onClick={handleCheckout}
        disabled={loading}
        className="bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-bold py-3 px-6 rounded-lg disabled:opacity-50"
      >
        {loading ? "Loading..." : "Buy Now - $29"}
      </button>
    </main>
  );
}
```

### 6. Success Page

```tsx theme={null}
// app/success/page.tsx
import { Suspense } from "react";

function SuccessContent({ searchParams }: { searchParams: { checkout_id?: string } }) {
  return (
    <main className="flex min-h-screen flex-col items-center justify-center p-24">
      <div className="text-center">
        <h1 className="text-4xl font-bold text-green-600 mb-4">🎉 Payment Successful!</h1>
        <p className="text-lg text-gray-600 mb-8">
          Thank you for your purchase. You should receive a confirmation email shortly.
        </p>
        {searchParams.checkout_id && (
          <p className="text-sm text-gray-400">Order ID: {searchParams.checkout_id}</p>
        )}
        <a
          href="/"
          className="inline-block mt-8 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-bold py-2 px-4 rounded"
        >
          Back to Home
        </a>
      </div>
    </main>
  );
}

export default function SuccessPage({ searchParams }: { searchParams: { checkout_id?: string } }) {
  return (
    <Suspense fallback={<div>Loading...</div>}>
      <SuccessContent searchParams={searchParams} />
    </Suspense>
  );
}
```

### Running the Example

1. Install dependencies:

```bash theme={null}
npm install creem
```

2. Create a product in the [Creem dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard/products)

3. Copy the product ID (starts with `prod_`) and update `app/page.tsx`

4. Get your webhook secret from the dashboard and add to `.env.local`

5. Run the development server:

```bash theme={null}
npm run dev
```

6. Visit `http://localhost:3000` and click "Buy Now"

<Note>
  In test mode, use test card number <Copy>`4111 1111 1111 1111`</Copy> with any future expiry date
  and any CVC.
</Note>

***

## No-Code Solution

Perfect for creators, vibe coders, and anyone who wants to start selling quickly without code.

### 1. Create a product

Go to the [products tab](https://creem.io/dashboard/products) in your dashboard and create your first product with a name, description, and price.

### 2. Share your payment link

Click the **Share** button on your product to get your payment link. Send it to customers via email, social media, or anywhere else.

<img />

That's it! You're ready to accept payments.

<Card title="Learn More About Payment Links" icon="book" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link">
  Explore advanced customization options, custom fields, and more.
</Card>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Test Mode" icon="flask" href="/getting-started/test-mode">
    Learn how to test your integration without real payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout" icon="shopping-cart" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link">
    Create payment links and accept payments without code.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscriptions" icon="repeat" href="/features/subscriptions/introduction">
    Set up recurring billing and subscription management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Set up webhooks to receive real-time payment notifications
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Test Mode
Source: https://docs.creem.io/getting-started/test-mode

Develop and test your integration safely without processing real payments or affecting production data

Test Mode allows you to build and test your Creem integration in a completely isolated environment. All API calls, payments, webhooks, and data are kept separate from your production environment, ensuring you can develop with confidence.

<Tip>
  Always develop and test your integration in Test Mode before going live. This prevents accidental
  charges and allows you to verify your entire payment flow safely.
</Tip>

## Activating Test Mode

To switch to the test environment, click the **Test Mode** toggle at the bottom of the left sidebar.

<img />

## Using Test Mode in Code

When building your integration, you'll need to configure your code to use Test Mode. Here's how to do it across different SDKs:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Next.js">
    Use the `testMode` parameter when creating checkouts:

    ```typescript theme={null}
    // app/api/checkout/route.ts
    import { Checkout } from "@creem_io/nextjs";

    export const GET = Checkout({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      testMode: true, // Enable test mode
      defaultSuccessUrl: "/success",
    });
    ```

    For production, use an environment variable:

    ```typescript theme={null}
    export const GET = Checkout({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      testMode: process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production",
      defaultSuccessUrl: "/success",
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TypeScript SDK">
    Enable test mode when initializing the SDK:

    ```typescript theme={null}
    import { Creem } from "creem";

    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
      server: "test", // Enable test mode
    });

    const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
      productId: "prod_abc123",
      successUrl: "https://yoursite.com/success",
    });
    ```

    For production, omit `server`; production is the default:

    ```typescript theme={null}
    const creem = new Creem({
      apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Better Auth">
    Configure test mode in your auth setup:

    ```typescript theme={null}
    // auth.ts
    import { betterAuth } from "better-auth";
    import { creem } from "@creem_io/better-auth";

    export const auth = betterAuth({
      database: {
        // your database config
      },
      plugins: [
        creem({
          apiKey: process.env.CREEM_API_KEY!,
          testMode: true, // Enable test mode
        }),
      ],
    });
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="REST API">
    When using the REST API directly, use the test API endpoint:

    ```bash theme={null}
    # Test Mode
    curl -X POST https://test-api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_TEST_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success"
      }'
    ```

    ```bash theme={null}
    # Production Mode
    curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/checkouts \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_PRODUCTION_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "product_id": "prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID",
        "success_url": "https://yoursite.com/success"
      }'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## API Endpoints

Creem uses separate API endpoints for test and production environments:

| Environment | Base URL                    |
| ----------- | --------------------------- |
| Production  | `https://api.creem.io`      |
| Test Mode   | `https://test-api.creem.io` |

<Warning>
  Make sure to use the correct API endpoint for your environment. Using the production endpoint with
  test mode enabled (or vice versa) will result in errors.
</Warning>

## API Keys

Test and production environments use different API keys. You can find both keys in the [Developers section](https://creem.io/dashboard/developers). Make sure to toggle Test Mode in the bottom of the left sidebar.

<Tip>Store your API keys as environment variables and never commit them to version control.</Tip>

```bash theme={null}
# .env.local
CREEM_API_KEY=your_test_api_key_here
```

## Testing Payments

Use these test card numbers to simulate different payment scenarios:

<Note>
  All test card numbers work with any future expiration date, any CVV, and any billing information.
</Note>

| Card Number                        | Behavior           |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| <Copy>`4111 1111 1111 1111`</Copy> | Successful payment |
| <Copy>`4507 9900 0000 0028`</Copy> | Card declined      |
| <Copy>`4507 9900 0000 0010`</Copy> | Insufficient funds |
| <Copy>`4507 9900 0000 0044`</Copy> | Incorrect CVC      |

## Webhook Testing

When in Test Mode, webhook events are sent to your test webhook URL. This allows you to:

1. Test your webhook endpoint locally using tools like [ngrok](https://ngrok.com)
2. Verify webhook signature validation
3. Ensure your event handlers work correctly

If you want a more in-depth explanation about webhooks, check the guide below:

<Card title="Learn More About Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
  Set up webhooks to receive real-time payment notifications.
</Card>

## Switching to Production

When you're ready to go live:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Complete Testing">Verify all payment flows work correctly in Test Mode</Step>

  <Step title="Update API Keys">
    Replace test API keys with production API keys in your environment variables
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update API Endpoint">
    Ensure direct API calls use `https://api.creem.io`. The TypeScript SDK uses production by
    default when `server` is omitted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Production Webhooks">
    Register your production webhook URL in the live dashboard
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Production Products">
    Switch to production mode in the dashboard and create your live products
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor First Transactions">
    Watch your first few production transactions carefully to ensure everything works as expected
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Never use test API keys or the test API endpoint in production. This will cause all payments to
  fail.
</Warning>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout" icon="shopping-cart" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link">
    Learn how to create checkout sessions and payment links
  </Card>

  <Card title="One-Time Payments" icon="credit-card" href="/features/one-time-payment">
    Accept single payments for products and services
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscriptions" icon="repeat" href="/features/subscriptions/introduction">
    Set up recurring billing and subscription management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Set up webhooks to receive real-time payment notifications
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Creating a Checkout Session
Source: https://docs.creem.io/guides/create-checkout-session

Learn how to create dynamic checkout sessions programmatically with Creem

# Creating a Checkout Session

Learn how to programmatically create checkout sessions for your products using Creem's APIs and SDKs.

## Video Tutorial

<Frame>
  <iframe title="YouTube video player" />
</Frame>

## What is a Checkout Session?

A checkout session is a dynamically generated payment page that gives you programmatic control over the payment flow. Unlike static payment links, checkout sessions allow you to:

* Pass custom tracking IDs for each payment
* Pre-fill customer information
* Set dynamic success URLs based on your app's context
* Apply discount codes programmatically
* Add metadata for internal tracking

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

* A Creem account with an API key
* At least one product created in your dashboard
* Your development environment set up

<Tip>
  Find your product ID by going to the [Products
  tab](https://creem.io/dashboard/products), clicking on a product, and
  selecting "Copy ID" from the options menu.
</Tip>

## Quick Start

Choose your preferred integration method:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Next.js" icon="react" href="/code/sdks/nextjs">
    Use the Next.js adapter for seamless integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="TypeScript SDK" icon="code" href="/code/sdks/typescript-core">
    Full type-safety for any JavaScript framework
  </Card>

  <Card title="Better Auth" icon="lock" href="/code/sdks/better-auth">
    Integrate with authentication and user management
  </Card>

  <Card title="REST API" icon="globe" href="/api-reference/endpoint/create-checkout">
    Use the REST API from any language
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common Use Cases

### 1. Pre-fill Customer Email

Ensure users complete payment with their registered email:

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID',
  customer: {
    email: 'user@example.com',
  },
});
```

### 2. Track Payments with Custom IDs

Associate payments with your internal system:

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID',
  requestId: 'order_12345',
  metadata: {
    userId: 'internal_user_id',
    source: 'marketing_campaign',
  },
});
```

### 3. Apply Discount Codes

Pre-fill discount codes for special offers:

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID',
  discountCode: 'LAUNCH50',
});
```

### 4. Seat-Based Billing

Charge for multiple units or seats:

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_PRODUCT_ID',
  units: 5, // Charge for 5 seats
});
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout API Documentation" icon="book" href="/features/checkout/checkout-api">
    View the complete Checkout API reference
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Set up webhooks to receive real-time payment notifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test Your Integration" icon="flask" href="/getting-started/test-mode">
    Learn how to test without processing real payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout Customization" icon="palette" href="/features/checkout/checkout-customization">
    Brand your checkout with custom colors and logos
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

<Note>
  Having trouble? Check out our [complete Checkout API
  documentation](/features/checkout/checkout-api) or [contact
  us](https://www.creem.io/contact)
</Note>


# Create Your First Product
Source: https://docs.creem.io/guides/create-your-first-product

Step-by-step guide to creating and sharing your first product on Creem

# Create Your First Product

Learn how to set up your first product and start accepting payments with Creem.

## Video Tutorial

<Frame>
  <iframe title="YouTube video player" />
</Frame>

## Step 1: Navigate to Products

Go to the [products tab](https://creem.io/dashboard/products) in your Creem dashboard.

## Step 2: Add Product Details

Create a new product by adding:

* **Name**: A clear, descriptive name for your product
* **Description**: Details about what customers will receive
* **Pricing**: Choose Single Payment, Subscription, or Free. Free products are
  one-time products with a `0` price.
* **Currency**: The currency customers are charged in. Creem currently supports
  **USD** and **EUR**.
* **Image** (optional): Add a product image that will be shown to customers

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="browser" title="Product page">
    <img />
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="file-spreadsheet" title="Adding product details">
    <img />
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Step 3: Share Your Product

After creating your product, click the **Share** button to copy the payment link. Send this link to your customers and they'll be able to pay you instantly.

<img />

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Checkout API" icon="code" href="/features/checkout/checkout-api">
    Learn how to create dynamic checkout sessions programmatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Set up webhooks to receive real-time payment updates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="users" href="/features/customer-portal">
    Enable customers to manage their subscriptions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test Mode" icon="flask" href="/getting-started/test-mode">
    Test your integration safely without real charges
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Customer Credits Recipes
Source: https://docs.creem.io/guides/customer-credits-recipes

Copy-paste examples for common credit use cases.

<Note>
  Customer Credits is in **Experimental** preview.
</Note>

## Loyalty points

Award points on purchases, let customers redeem them later.

```bash theme={null}
# Create a points account
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "customer_id": "cust_abc123", "name": "loyalty_points", "unit_label": "points", "initial_balance": "50" }'

# Award points after a purchase
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "75", "reference": "order_789", "idempotency_key": "loyalty_earn_order_789" }'

# Redeem points at checkout
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/debit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "50", "reference": "checkout_456", "idempotency_key": "loyalty_redeem_checkout_456" }'

# Order cancelled? Reverse the points
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/reverse \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "transaction_id": "cct_3mNpK8rW2xY" }'
```

***

## Prepaid balance

Customers buy credit packs, then spend them over time.

```bash theme={null}
# Create wallet
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "customer_id": "cust_abc123", "name": "prepaid_balance", "unit_label": "credits" }'

# Top up after they buy a credit pack (in your checkout.completed webhook)
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "1000", "reference": "topup_order_123", "idempotency_key": "topup_order_123" }'

# Deduct when they use a feature
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/debit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "25", "reference": "usage_evt_456", "idempotency_key": "usage_evt_456" }'
```

***

## AI product credits

Sell credit packs for your AI product. Deduct per API call — different models can cost different amounts.

```bash theme={null}
# Create credits account on signup
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "customer_id": "cust_abc123", "name": "ai_credits", "unit_label": "credits" }'

# Customer buys a credit pack → top up
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "5000", "reference": "order_credit_pack_500", "idempotency_key": "topup_order_credit_pack_500" }'

# Deduct per AI call (e.g., 10 credits for a premium model)
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/debit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "10", "reference": "ai_call_gpt4_req_abc123", "idempotency_key": "ai_debit_req_abc123" }'

# Check remaining balance
curl https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/balance \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

<Tip>
  Price different models at different credit costs (e.g., premium = 10 credits, standard = 1 credit). Use the `reference` field to record which model was called.
</Tip>

***

## Referral credits

Credit both sides when a referred user converts.

```bash theme={null}
# Credit the referrer
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{referrer_account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "500", "reference": "referral_cust_newuser", "idempotency_key": "referral_reward_cust_newuser" }'

# Credit the new user (welcome bonus)
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{referee_account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "200", "reference": "referred_welcome", "idempotency_key": "referred_welcome_cust_newuser" }'
```

***

## API usage metering

Give customers a monthly credit allowance, deduct per API call.

```bash theme={null}
# Monthly allocation (in your subscription.renewed webhook)
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "10000", "reference": "subscription_sub_123_period_2026-04", "idempotency_key": "api_alloc_sub_123_2026-04" }'

# Deduct per call
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/debit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "1", "reference": "api_call_req_abc123", "idempotency_key": "api_debit_req_abc123" }'
```

<Tip>
  For high-volume APIs, batch debits (e.g., debit every 100 calls) instead of one-per-request.
</Tip>

***

## Promo credits

Issue credits for a marketing campaign.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "100", "reference": "campaign_summer2026", "idempotency_key": "promo_summer2026_cust_abc123" }'
```

<Info>
  Expiration is up to your app — Creem stores the credit, your app decides when it's no longer redeemable.
</Info>

***

## Goodwill credits

Issue credits for service disruptions or support escalations.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/credit \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "amount": "100", "reference": "support_ticket_TK-4567", "idempotency_key": "goodwill_TK-4567" }'
```

***

## Reconciliation

Use the `reference` field and entry history to match credits back to your system.

```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api.creem.io/v1/customer-credits/accounts/{account_id}/entries?limit=100" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

<Tip>
  Use consistent references like `order_{id}` or `subscription_{id}_period_{date}` — they make reconciliation trivial.
</Tip>


# FAQ
Source: https://docs.creem.io/guides/faq

Answers to the most common questions about using Creem.

## Account & Onboarding

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I sign up for Creem?">
    Sign up at [creem.io](https://creem.io) - no invite code or waitlist required. Once your account is created, you can set up your store and go through the standard account review process.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does the account review take?">
    Account reviews are typically completed within **24-48 hours**. During peak periods, it may take up to 72 hours. You'll receive an email once the review is complete. If changes are requested, address them and reply — your account will be re-reviewed promptly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where do I find my Store ID?">
    Go to **Settings** in your dashboard. Your Store ID (e.g., `sto_abc123`) is displayed at the top of the page. See [Dashboard Overview](/getting-started/dashboard-overview) for more details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I fix a support email mismatch?">
    Go to **Settings** → **Business Details** and update your contact email. Make sure the same email is visible on your website (footer, contact page, or legal pages). This is one of the most common reasons for requests for changes during account review.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I start KYC/KYB verification?">
    Go to **Balance** → **Payout Account** in your dashboard. The verification process starts automatically when you begin setting up your payout account. You'll need a government-issued ID (for KYC) and business documents (for KYB, if applicable).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My KYC verification was rejected — what do I do?">
    Common reasons for rejection include blurry photos, expired documents, or name mismatches. Contact [Creem support](https://creem.io/contact) with your Store ID, and we can help reset your verification or clarify the rejection reason.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I delete my store or account?">
    You can request store deletion from **Settings** in your dashboard. If your store has no live products or active transactions, deletion is processed automatically. If your store has live data, the deletion request will be reviewed by our team — no need to contact anyone separately. If you change your mind after requesting deletion, contact support immediately to cancel it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need a separate store for each website?">
    **Yes.** Each website must have its own Creem store. During account review, we verify your website, support email, and product details — these are tied to a specific store. Using one store for multiple websites will cause review issues and is not supported.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the Moderation API and do I need it?">
    The [Moderation API](/features/moderation) is CREEM's prompt screening endpoint. It checks user-submitted text prompts against content policies before your AI model generates output.

    **You need it if** your product generates images or videos from text prompts (regardless of which AI model you use).

    **You don't need it if** your product only does image upscaling, background removal, audio/music generation, text generation, or other non-generative tasks.

    Integration is required starting May 1st, 2026. The API is currently free to use. See the [full documentation](/features/moderation) for code examples and a go-live checklist.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Products & Pricing

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I offer monthly and yearly pricing for the same product?">
    Create **two separate products** — one with monthly billing and one with yearly billing. You can then present both options on your pricing page and link to the appropriate checkout for each. Use the same `metadata` to identify them as variants of the same offering.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I set up multiple subscription tiers (e.g., Basic, Pro, Enterprise)?">
    Create a separate product for each tier. Each product can have its own price, billing cycle, and features. Present them on your pricing page and link each to its own checkout.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I copy products from test mode to production?">
    No, test and production environments are completely separate. You'll need to recreate your products in live mode. This ensures your production catalog is intentional and reviewed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Creem support weekly billing?">
    Currently, Creem supports **monthly**, **3-month**, **6-month**, and **yearly** billing cycles for subscriptions. Weekly billing is not available at this time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Which currencies does Creem support?">
    You can price products in **USD** and **EUR** today. Set the currency when creating a product (see [Create Your First Product](/guides/create-your-first-product)). Regardless of the currency you charge in, Creem handles tax collection and remittance as your [Merchant of Record](/merchant-of-record/what-is). Payout currency is handled separately — see [Payouts](/merchant-of-record/finance/payouts).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Payouts & Finance

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="When are payouts processed?">
    Payouts are executed on the **1st** and **15th** of each month. You need a minimum balance of \$50 USD (or €50 EUR) to request a withdrawal. Click the **Withdraw** button on your Balance page to join the next payout window. See [Payouts](/merchant-of-record/finance/payouts) for full details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why didn't I receive my payout?">
    Common reasons:

    * **Hold period**: Payments need 7-12 days to clear before they're available for payout. Only funds processed before the 8th (for a 15th payout) or before the 23rd (for a 1st payout) are eligible.
    * **Identity mismatch**: The identity used during onboarding (KYC/KYB) must match the bank account holder. Creem verifies this before each payout and will not process payouts where there's a mismatch.
    * **Payout fell on a weekend/holiday**: The payout will process on the next business day.
    * **Payout account not set as default**: Make sure your preferred account is marked as default.

    If a payout fails, the funds will be returned to your Creem balance at least 3 days before the next payout window, so they're available for the next cycle.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I change my payout bank account?">
    Go to **Balance** → **Payout Account**, add the new bank account, and set it as default. You cannot delete old payout accounts yourself — contact support if you need one removed. See [Payout Accounts](/merchant-of-record/finance/payout-accounts).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Creem support PayPal payouts?">
    Creem does not currently support PayPal for merchant payouts. Available payout methods are bank transfer (SEPA/international), Alipay (China), and USDC stablecoins via Polygon.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Tax & Compliance

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How does Creem handle taxes?">
    As your [Merchant of Record](/merchant-of-record/what-is), Creem handles all tax collection, remittance, and compliance automatically. The correct tax rate (VAT, GST, sales tax) is applied at checkout based on the customer's location. You don't need to register for tax in any country.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can B2B customers get a tax exemption?">
    Creem automatically applies the correct tax treatment based on the customer's location. For EU B2B transactions, if the customer provides a valid **VAT ID** during checkout, reverse charge rules may apply. Full self-service tax-exempt checkout (where B2B customers can input their VAT ID to skip tax) is on our roadmap — contact [support](https://creem.io/contact) if this is critical for your use case.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why are some transactions taxed differently?">
    Tax rates vary by the customer's country, state, and sometimes city. A customer in France pays 20% VAT, while a customer in the US might pay 0-10% sales tax depending on their state. Creem calculates the correct rate automatically.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My country isn't in the supported countries list — can I still use Creem?">
    Unfortunately, Creem can only support merchants in our [supported countries](/merchant-of-record/supported-countries). If your country is not listed, we're unable to onboard you at this time. We're continuously expanding our coverage — check back for updates.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Technical

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Where do I find my API key?">
    Go to the **Developers** section in the left sidebar of your dashboard. Make sure you're in the correct mode (test/live) using the toggle in the sidebar. See [Dashboard Overview](/getting-started/dashboard-overview) for a visual guide.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I test webhooks locally?">
    Use a tunneling tool like [ngrok](https://ngrok.com) to expose your local server, then set the ngrok URL as your webhook endpoint in the dashboard. See [Webhooks](/code/webhooks) for full setup instructions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does the webhook fire when a customer cancels?">
    Yes. The `subscription.canceled` event is fired when a subscription is canceled. If you want to revoke access immediately on cancellation (rather than at the end of the billing period), listen for this event. See [Subscriptions](/features/subscriptions/introduction).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I generate an invoice for a customer via API?">
    Invoices are automatically generated for each transaction. Customers can access their invoices through the [Customer Portal](/features/customer-portal). Merchants can also view and download invoices from the transaction details in the dashboard.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


# Guides Overview
Source: https://docs.creem.io/guides/introduction

Step-by-step guides to help you get the most out of Creem

# Guides

Welcome to the Creem guides section! Here you'll find step-by-step tutorials and best practices to help you integrate and optimize your payment flow.

## Available Guides

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Create Your First Product" icon="box" href="/guides/create-your-first-product">
    Learn how to set up your first product and start accepting payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creating a Checkout Session" icon="code" href="/guides/create-checkout-session">
    Learn how to create dynamic checkout sessions programmatically
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Coming Soon

We're constantly adding new guides to help you succeed with Creem. Check back regularly for new content!

<Note>Have a guide suggestion? [Contact us](https://www.creem.io/contact)</Note>


# How to Sell Canva Templates
Source: https://docs.creem.io/guides/sell-canva-templates

Sell Canva templates with Creem and automatically share a template link right after payment

This guide shows you how to sell a Canva template with Creem so buyers get **instant access** to your **template link** as soon as payment completes.

You’ll set up:

* A finished Canva design and a [template link](https://www.canva.com/en_in/help/share-via-link-or-email/#share-your-design-using-a-link)
* A Creem product with a **Private Note** that contains the link (Markdown supported)
* A checkout flow (no-code payment link or API integration)
* Automatic delivery on the post-purchase screen, email receipt, and customer portal

<iframe title="Learn how to sell Canva templates through video" />

## What buyers experience

After a successful payment, the buyer sees your private note content immediately:

* **Post-purchase confirmation screen** (when you don’t redirect away immediately)
* **Purchase confirmation email**
* **Customer portal** (so they can find it again later)

When they open the template link, Canva prompts them to sign in (or create a free account), then adds an editable copy of your design to their workspace. Your original file stays unchanged.

## Create your Canva template link

<Steps>
  <Step title="Finish your template in Canva">
    Complete your design in Canva. Use a clear page structure and names if you’re selling a multi-page pack (for example, “Cover”, “Instagram post”, “Story”).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate a template link">
    In the Canva editor:

    1. Open your finished design.
    2. Click **Share** in the top menu.
    3. In **Access level**, change **Only you can access** to **Anyone with the link** and **Can edit** to **Can comment**.
    4. Click **Copy link** and save the URL somewhere safe.

       <img alt="Canva's interface with the Share menu open and the template link sharing options highlighted" />

    Full steps are in [Canva’s template link help article](https://www.canva.com/help/share-template-link/).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Set up automated delivery with Private Notes

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a product for your template">
    Go to the [Products tab](https://creem.io/dashboard/products) and create a new product.

    Use a clear name like “Canva Template: Social Media Kit” and a description that matches what the buyer gets.

    <img />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Private Notes and add your template link">
    In the product settings under **Product Features**, add [Private Notes](/features/addons/private-notes) and paste a note that includes your Canva template link.

    <img />

    Private Notes support Markdown, so you can include a clickable link, short instructions, and support details.

    Example:

    ```md theme={null}
    ## Your Canva template is ready

    Open this link to add the template to your Canva account:
    - **Template link**: https://canva.link/...

    Next steps:
    1. Open the link (sign in or create a free Canva account)
    2. Customize the copy in your own Canva workspace
    ```

    <img />

    <Note>
      Keep the Canva template link in the Private Note so it’s only revealed after payment.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Create a checkout (no-code or API)

You can sell the Canva template with either a shareable checkout link or a checkout session you create on demand.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="No-code checkout link" icon="link" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link">
    Copy a payment link from the product and share it anywhere.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Programmatic checkout session" icon="code" href="/guides/create-checkout-session">
    Create a checkout session via API/SDK for dynamic flows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Option A: Share the product payment link (no code)

After creating your product, click **Share** in the dashboard and use the payment link on:

* Your landing page
* A “Buy now” button
* A newsletter or social post

### Option B: Create a checkout session (API)

If you want to attach internal tracking (template slug, campaign, user ID), create a checkout session and redirect the buyer to it.

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_TEMPLATE_PRODUCT_ID',
  requestId: 'order_12345',
  metadata: {
    productType: 'canva_template',
    templateSlug: 'social-media-kit',
    campaign: 'launch',
  },
});

// Redirect the user to checkout.url (depending on your framework)
```

<Tip>
  If you already know the buyer’s email (for example, they’re logged in),
  pre-fill it to reduce checkout friction.
</Tip>

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_TEMPLATE_PRODUCT_ID',
  customer: { email: 'buyer@example.com' },
});
```

## Where the Canva template link appears to customers

After setup, the Canva template link is delivered automatically in several places:

### Order Confirmation Page

If no custom redirect URL is specified, the note is shown on the order success page right after checkout.

<img />

### Email Receipt

The private note with the Canva template link is included in the purchase confirmation email.

<img />

### Customer Portal

Customers can open the note and copy the Canva template link again from their customer portal.

<img />


# Sell Framer Templates with Instant Remix Links
Source: https://docs.creem.io/guides/sell-framer-templates-instant-remix-links

Sell Framer templates with Creem and automatically share a private Remix link right after payment

This guide shows you how to sell a Framer template with Creem so buyers get **instant access** to the **remix link** as soon as payment completes.

You’ll set up:

* A product for your template
* A **Private Note** that contains your [remix link](https://www.framer.com/help/articles/how-to-create-a-remix-link/) (Markdown supported)
* A checkout flow (no-code payment link or API integration)
* Automatic delivery in the post-purchase screen, email receipt, and customer portal

## What buyers experience

After a successful payment, the buyer sees your private note content immediately:

* **Post-purchase confirmation screen** (when you don’t redirect away immediately)
* **Purchase confirmation email**
* **Customer portal** (so they can find it again later)

## Set up automated delivery with Private Notes

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a product for your template">
    Go to the [Products tab](https://creem.io/dashboard/products) and create a new product.

    Use a clear name like “Framer Template: Aurora” and a description that matches what the buyer gets.

    <img />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Private Notes and add your Remix link">
    In the product settings under "Product Features", add a feature called [Private Notes](/features/addons/private-notes) and paste a note that includes your Remix link.

    <img />

    Private Notes support Markdown, so you can include a button-style link, a list of steps, and any access instructions.

    Example:

    ```md theme={null}
    ## Your template is ready

    Click to remix the template:
    - **Remix link**: https://framer.link/xyz

    Next steps:
    1. Open the project
    2. Click **Remix**
    3. Publish under your workspace
    ```

    <img />

    <Note>
      Keep the [remix link](https://www.framer.com/help/articles/how-to-create-a-remix-link/) in the Private Note so it’s only revealed after payment.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Create a checkout (no-code or API)

You can sell the template with either a shareable checkout link or a checkout session you create on demand.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="No-code checkout link" icon="link" href="/features/checkout/checkout-link">
    Copy a payment link from the product and share it anywhere.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Programmatic checkout session" icon="code" href="/guides/create-checkout-session">
    Create a checkout session via API/SDK for dynamic flows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Option A: Share the product payment link (no code)

After creating your product, click **Share** in the dashboard and use the payment link on:

* Your landing page
* A “Buy now” button
* A newsletter or social post

### Option B: Create a checkout session (API)

If you want to attach internal tracking (template slug, campaign, user ID), create a checkout session and redirect the buyer to it.

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_TEMPLATE_PRODUCT_ID',
  requestId: 'order_12345',
  metadata: {
    productType: 'framer_template',
    templateSlug: 'aurora',
    campaign: 'launch',
  },
});

// Redirect the user to checkout.url (depending on your framework)
```

<Tip>
  If you already know the buyer’s email (for example, they’re logged in),
  pre-fill it to reduce checkout friction.
</Tip>

```typescript theme={null}
const checkout = await creem.checkouts.create({
  productId: 'prod_YOUR_TEMPLATE_PRODUCT_ID',
  customer: { email: 'buyer@example.com' },
});
```

## Where the Remix Link Appears to Customers

After setup, the Framer remix link will be automatically delivered to customers in several places upon successful purchase:

### Order Confirmation Page

If no custom redirect URL is specified, the note is immediately displayed on the order success page after checkout.

<img />

### Email Receipt

The private note containing the remix link is included in the purchase confirmation email.

<img />

### Customer Portal

Customers can access the note with the remix link at any time through their customer portal.

<img />


# Affilliates
Source: https://docs.creem.io/integrations/affiliates

Create affiliate programs while processing transactions through Creem.

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

## Overview

Welcome to the integration guide for Creem and Affonso! This partnership enables automated affiliate program management with seamless payment processing.

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

This integration allows you to leverage Affonso's affiliate tracking and management alongside Creem's robust payment processing. Your affiliates can be automatically tracked, and their commissions paid separately from your business financials.

<Accordion title="What you'll learn.">
  How to integrate Affonso's affiliate management capabilities with Creem's payment processing to automate your affiliate program and scale your business.
</Accordion>

<Card title="Requirements" icon="gears">
  * A Creem account
  * An Affonso account
  * Your Creem API keys
</Card>

## Integration Steps

The below animation shows all the necessary steps to integrate your Creem account with Affonso in less than 2 minutes.

<Frame>
  <img />
</Frame>

### 1. Installing the Creem plugin

<Accordion title="1.1 Access Plugin Installation.">
  Navigate to your Affonso dashboard and create a new Affiliate Program.
  After creating a new Affiliate Program:

  * Open the created affiliate program
  * Click the "Connect" tab
  * Click on the "Creem" tab
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="1.2 Configure API Keys.">
  You'll need to add your Creem API keys to establish the connection:

  * Within Creem dashboard, click on the "Developers" tab
  * Get your API keys from Creem's Developer Settings
  * Copy the API keys into Affonso dashboard
  * Click the connect button.
  * Copy the Webhook URL displayed
</Accordion>

### 2. Creating a Webhook to track affiliates

<Accordion title="2.1 Create new Creem webhook.">
  Within Creem dashboard, click on the "Developers" tab

  * On the "Developers" tab, click the "Webhooks" tab
  * Click the "Add Webhook" button
  * Name it appropriately (e.g. "Affonso Webhook", "Affiliates Webhook")
  * Paste the Webhook URL generated from step 1.2
</Accordion>

### 3. Add Affonso tracking capabilities into your product.

<Accordion title="3.1 Add affonso script.">
  ```html theme={null}
  <!-- Place in <head> tag -->
  <script 
    async 
    defer
    src="https://affonso.io/js/pixel.js" 
    data-affonso="cm4ya9sik0009l9fbcvl9m05z" 
    data-cookie_duration="1">
  </script>
  ```

  This script is essential for Affonso to function. When a user visits your website through an affiliate link, it automatically creates a referral with the status "Visited link" and stores a referral cookie on their device.

  The script creates a global window\.Affonso object that you'll use in the next step to track successful signups.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="3.2 Track User Signups.">
  ```html theme={null}
  // After successful registration
  window.Affonso.signup(userEmail);
  ```

  When this function is called, Affonso system will:

  Create a new referral with status "LEAD" if a valid referral ID cookie exists
  Make the referral visible in both your and your affiliate's statistics

  <Note>
    Note: If your platform allows payments without user registration (e.g., direct checkout), you can skip this step and proceed to the next one for payment tracking.
  </Note>

  <Info>
    Best Practice: Call this function for all signups, regardless of the traffic source. The system will only create referrals when a valid referral ID cookie is present. Place the code:

    After successful registration for immediate tracking
    After email verification if you use double opt-in (DOI)
  </Info>
</Accordion>

<Tip>
  For more advanced tracking documentation, or further examples in several
  languages, visit [Affonso](https://affonso.io) documentation.
</Tip>

## Best Practices

* Always test the integration in a development environment first
* Implement proper error handling for affiliate tracking
* Monitor webhook deliveries and set up retry mechanisms
* Regularly verify commission calculations


# Evendeals
Source: https://docs.creem.io/integrations/evendeals

Add purchase parity pricing to your Creem products and boost international conversions.

## Overview

[Evendeals](https://www.evendeals.com) is a purchase parity pricing platform that helps you adjust prices based on your customers' location. Combined with Creem's payment processing and tax compliance, you get a complete global sales stack.

A single price doesn't work for a global audience. \$49/mo might be reasonable in the US, but it could represent days of work in other countries. Parity pricing consistently drives **20-30% more international sales** by showing location-based discounts to visitors from lower-income regions.

<Accordion title="What you'll learn">
  How to integrate Evendeals' purchase parity pricing with Creem's payment processing to automatically offer regional discounts and capture revenue from visitors who would otherwise bounce.
</Accordion>

<Card title="Requirements" icon="gears">
  * A Creem account
  * An Evendeals account ([sign up free](https://www.evendeals.com/signin))
  * Your Creem API keys
</Card>

## How It Works

Evendeals detects your visitor's country, shows a discount banner with a region-appropriate price, and automatically creates and manages discount codes in Creem. When a visitor applies the code at checkout, they pay the adjusted price through Creem's standard checkout flow.

**Key features:**

* **Automatic discount sync** — Discount codes are created and managed in Creem automatically. No manual coupon work.
* **Code rotation** — Codes rotate by time or view count. Leaked coupons expire automatically.
* **VPN detection** — Block discount abuse from users masking their real location.

## Integration Steps

Five steps, about 10 minutes.

### 1. Create a Creem API key

In your [Creem dashboard](https://www.creem.io/dashboard/developers), create an API key with the right permissions. Use **Full access**, or enable Products, Subscriptions, and Transactions read + Discounts read/write.

### 2. Create a webhook in Creem

Create a webhook in [Creem Webhooks](https://www.creem.io/dashboard/developers/webhooks), paste the URL from Evendeals, and select all events. Copy the signing secret for the next step.

### 3. Connect in Evendeals

Paste your API key and webhook secret in the Evendeals connect dialog. The connection validates instantly.

### 4. Set regional discounts

Choose percentage or fixed-amount discounts per country group. Evendeals creates the discount codes in Creem automatically.

### 5. Add the script to your site

Add one line of code to your website. Visitors from lower-income countries will see a discount banner and can apply the code at Creem checkout.

<Info>
  For detailed step-by-step instructions with screenshots, visit the [Evendeals Creem integration guide](https://www.evendeals.com/integrations/creem).
</Info>

## Best Practices

* Start with conservative discounts (15-25%) and adjust based on conversion data
* Test the integration in Creem's test mode before going live
* Monitor which regions are driving the most conversions
* Review discount redemption rates regularly to optimize pricing tiers

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Evendeals Integration Guide" icon="book" href="https://www.evendeals.com/integrations/creem">
    Detailed setup instructions with screenshots on the Evendeals site.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Evendeals Website" icon="globe" href="https://www.evendeals.com">
    Learn more about purchase parity pricing and sign up.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Framer
Source: https://docs.creem.io/integrations/framer

Add Creem checkout buttons and pricing tables to your Framer site with a no-code plugin, then style everything on the canvas.

## Overview

The [Creem plugin for Framer](https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/plugins/creem/) lets you add **checkout buttons** and **pricing tables** to any Framer site without writing code. Connect your Creem account, pick your products, and insert a component. The plugin drops a live, fully styleable element straight onto your canvas.

Creem acts as your Merchant of Record, so VAT, GST, and sales tax across 190+ countries are calculated, collected, and remitted for you. That makes this pairing a fast way to start selling from a Framer landing page, template, or marketing site.

<Accordion title="What you'll learn">
  How to install the Creem plugin from the Framer Marketplace, connect your account, insert a checkout button and a pricing table, customize both directly on the canvas, and switch from test mode to live.
</Accordion>

<Card title="Requirements" icon="gears">
  * A [Creem](https://creem.io/) account
  * A Framer project (with edit access)
</Card>

## Install the plugin

You can install Creem from the [Framer Marketplace](https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/plugins/creem/), or use it directly inside your Framer project with the following steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Plugins menu">
    In your Framer project, open **Canvas** → **Plugins** → **Browse all**.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Opening the Plugins menu in Framer" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Creem">
    Search for **Creem** and install it. Once installed, open the plugin to get started.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect your Creem account

When you open the plugin for the first time, you can enter your **Live** Creem Store API Key, **Test** Creem Store API Key, or both, so you can browse either catalog and switch between them at any time.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Connect your Creem account in the Framer plugin" />
</Frame>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy your API keys">
    In the [Creem dashboard](https://www.creem.io/dashboard/developers), go to **Developers** →
    **API Keys** and copy your keys. Live and test keys are separate (test keys are prefixed with
    `creem_test_`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your store">
    Enter a **Store name** so you can tell your stores apart later.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste your keys">
    Add at least one key. Paste your live key into **Live API Key** and your test key into **Test
    API Key**. You can add the other environment later. The plugin routes each key to the right
    environment by its prefix, so a key pasted into the wrong field is flagged.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect">
    Click **Connect**. The plugin validates the key, loads your products, and drops you into the
    component picker.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Your API keys are stored locally in the plugin and used only to read your product list. They are
  never embedded in the components you insert onto the canvas.
</Note>

## Manage stores and switch environments

Once connected, the header shows a **store switcher** with the active store's name and a **Live** or **Test** badge. Open it to switch stores, switch environments, or manage your keys.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Store and environment switcher in the Framer plugin" />
</Frame>

From the switcher you can:

* **Switch environment**: choose **Live** or **Test** for the active store. If that store has no key for the environment yet, you're prompted to paste one inline. Product lists refresh automatically when you switch.
* **Switch store**: select any other store to browse its products.
* **Add a new store**: connect another Creem account or workspace.
* **Rename** or **Remove** a store (you can't remove your only store).
* **Sign out**: remove all stores and return to the connect screen.

<Info>
  When the active environment is **Test**, the whole plugin gets a peach frame and a **Test mode
  on** bar at the bottom, the same unmistakable signal as the Creem dashboard. See [Test mode and
  going live](#test-mode-and-going-live).
</Info>

## Choose a component

After connecting, choose the component to be added to your canvas. Pick a **Checkout Button** for a single product, or a **Pricing Table** to list pricing plans on your page.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Choosing between a Checkout Button and a Pricing Table" />
</Frame>

## Insert a Checkout Button

A checkout button helps you sell a single product. It can either open checkout in a new tab or open it in a modal on the same page (the embed version).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select a product">
    Search your products and select one. Picking a product advances you straight to configuration.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Selecting a product for the checkout button" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the button">
    Choose how checkout opens, set the button text, and preview the result.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Configuring the checkout button" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Insert Button">
    Click **Insert Button**. The button appears on your canvas, ready to style. See [Customize on the canvas](#customize-on-the-canvas) for every option.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Insert a pricing table

A pricing table lists several products side by side. You can mix one-time and subscription products in the same table.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select products">
    Search and select the products to include. Each product becomes its own tier.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Selecting products for the pricing table" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a layout">
    Choose a **Grid**, **Horizontal**, or **Vertical** layout. For a grid, set the number of **Columns** (1 to 5). A live preview reflects your choices.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Choosing the pricing table layout and columns" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the heading">
    Add a **Heading** and **Subheading** for the table. Leave both empty to hide the header entirely.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Setting the pricing table heading and subheading" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit and order the tiers">
    Reorder tiers with the up/down arrows, and expand any tier to edit it.

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Reordering pricing table tiers" />
    </Frame>

    Each tier has a **Tier Name**, a **Description**, a **CTA Text**, and a **Feature this tier** toggle. The description takes the same Markdown you use for product descriptions in the Creem dashboard: `- item` for a bulleted feature list, plus headings, links, bold or italic text, etc...

    <Frame>
      <img alt="Editing a pricing table tier" />
    </Frame>

    <Tip>
      Turn on **Feature this tier** to highlight a plan. The featured card gets a stronger border and shadow so it stands out. You can restyle featured cards on the canvas under **Featured Tier**.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Insert Pricing Table">
    Click **Insert Pricing Table**. The table appears on your canvas, ready to style.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Product types and billing intervals

The plugin supports every Creem product type and shows the correct price label for each.

| Type             | Description                             | Price label                                         |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **One-time**     | A single purchase, no recurring billing | No suffix                                           |
| **Subscription** | Recurring billing on a set schedule     | `/day`, `/month`, `/3 months`, `/6 months`, `/year` |

When a pricing table contains **two or more subscription intervals** (for example a Monthly and a Yearly plan), the component automatically shows a billing-interval toggle so visitors can switch between them. One-time products always stay visible. Tables with a single interval show no toggle.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Pricing table with a monthly/yearly interval toggle" />
</Frame>

<Info>
  Interval tabs are labeled Daily, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual, and Yearly. You can restyle the
  toggle (Pill or Segmented, plus colors) on the canvas under **Billing Toggle**.
</Info>

## Customize on the canvas

The plugin inserts each component with sensible defaults, then hands the rest to Framer. Colors, spacing, fonts, button styles, and copy all live in Framer's property panel on the right, so you never reopen the plugin to restyle. Select the component on the canvas and the panel groups its controls by the part of the component they affect. Every change previews live, and the values you set travel with the component when you publish.

### Checkout button controls

The button is one group of controls. The plugin fills in the product and a starting style (**CreemCheckoutButton**) at insert time, and everything below is yours to brand.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Checkout button property controls in the Framer panel" />
</Frame>

| Control                                                 | What it controls, and when to reach for it                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Variant**                                             | The button's visual style. Seven presets ship: Default (solid fill), Outline, Ghost (text only), Gradient, Shadow, Shimmer (animated sheen), and Icon Slide (an arrow that slides across on hover). All of them use the colors you set below, so choose the shape first and brand it after. |
| **Type**                                                | Whether checkout opens as an Embed (a modal over the current page) or in a New Tab. Embed keeps buyers on your site, while New Tab is the safer choice when the button sits inside a restrictive embed or you want a full checkout window.                                                  |
| **Product ID**                                          | The Creem product this button charges for. The plugin sets it at insert time, so you normally leave it untouched. Edit it only to repoint the button at a different product without re-inserting.                                                                                           |
| **Button Text**                                         | The label on the button, such as "Buy now" or "Get the template". Keep it short and action-led.                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| **Background** and **Text Color**                       | The fill and label colors. Defaults are Creem peach on white. Set both to match your brand or the section the button sits in.                                                                                                                                                               |
| **Radius**, **Font Size**, **Padding X**, **Padding Y** | The button's shape and size. Radius rounds the corners (0 is square), Padding X and Y set the space around the label (its width and height), and Font Size scales the text.                                                                                                                 |
| **Full Width**                                          | Stretches the button to fill its container. Turn it on for full-width calls to action in narrow columns or on mobile.                                                                                                                                                                       |
| **Discount Code**                                       | A Creem discount code applied automatically when checkout opens, so buyers never type it. Handy for launch or campaign buttons that should always carry the offer.                                                                                                                          |
| **Success URL**                                         | Where the buyer lands after paying. Point it at a thank-you or onboarding page to continue the flow, or leave it empty to use the product's default redirect.                                                                                                                               |

<Note>
  Success URLs are optional. When set, they must be valid HTTPS URLs; unsupported or malformed
  redirect targets are blocked before checkout opens.
</Note>

### Pricing table controls

The pricing table splits its controls into groups (in the **CreemPricingTable** style), one per area of the table, matching the rows in the panel.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Pricing table property controls in the Framer panel" />
</Frame>

For an easier editing flow, make sure **Table** shape is as per your requirements, then style the **Card**, then set apart the **Featured Tier** and its buttons.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Table">
    Sets the table's overall shape. **Layout** switches between a Grid, a Horizontal scroll row, and
    a Vertical stack. For a grid, **Grid Columns** caps how many cards sit per row, while **Min Card
    Width** and **Grid Gap** decide when cards wrap on smaller screens. **Max Width** stops the
    table stretching too wide on large monitors, and **Page Background** paints the area behind the
    cards. Start here to get the structure right before styling anything else.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Header">
    The title and subtitle above the cards, pre-filled from the heading you set when inserting.
    Toggle the header off to drop it entirely, or set the **Title** and **Description** text,
    **Alignment** (left, center, right), font sizes, and colors to match your page's typography.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Pricing Tiers">
    The list of plans, one entry per card. Each tier holds its **Name**, **Price**, **Currency**,
    and billing (a **One-time** purchase or a recurring **Billing Period**), the **Product ID** it
    charges, the **Button Text** and **Button Variant**, optional per-tier button colors, a Markdown
    **Description**, and a **Featured** flag. This is where you edit plan copy, correct a price or
    its interval label, reorder cards, or add and remove tiers after inserting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Billing Toggle">
    The Monthly/Yearly switch that appears automatically when the table holds two or more
    subscription intervals (see [Product types and billing
    intervals](#product-types-and-billing-intervals)). Choose its **Style** (Pill or Segmented) and
    its colors, or hide it when you want a single interval on show.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Card">
    The look every card shares: **Background**, **Border**, and **Divider** colors and widths,
    corner **Radius**, inner **Padding** and **Gap**, the text colors for headings, muted body copy,
    and links, and the **Title**, **Description**, and **Price** font sizes. Set your neutral card
    style here, and the featured card inherits it and overrides only its highlighted parts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Featured Tier">
    The extra styling for whichever tier you marked **Featured**, covering its button colors and a
    heavier border. Use it to make your recommended plan stand out from the standard cards without
    restyling every card.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Standard Buttons">
    The default call-to-action style for non-featured tiers: button colors (fill, text, border),
    **Height**, **Radius**, and **Font Size**. Featured tiers use the **Featured Tier** colors
    instead, so set the everyday button look here and the highlight there.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Embed vs. New Tab checkout

Both components let you choose how checkout opens.

| Option      | What happens                                       |
| ----------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Embed**   | Opens checkout in a modal overlay on the same page |
| **New Tab** | Opens checkout in a new browser tab                |

<Info>
  Both options use Creem-hosted checkout at runtime. Test components open the test checkout URL and
  Live components open the production checkout URL. If Creem or the visitor's network is temporarily
  unavailable, checkout cannot open or complete until connectivity is restored.
</Info>

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem embed checkout modal" />
</Frame>

<Note>
  Checkout opens on your published site, not on the Framer canvas. Publish or preview your site to
  test the full flow.
</Note>

## Test mode and going live

Test mode lets you build and preview without real charges. Switch a store to **Test** in the [store switcher](#manage-stores-and-switch-environments) to browse your test catalog. A peach frame and a **Test mode on** bar make it obvious you're in test.

The environment is captured on each component **at insert time**. A component inserted while you're in Test opens test checkout, and one inserted in Live opens live checkout.

<Warning>
  Switching a store's environment does **not** retroactively change components you already inserted.
  When you're ready to go live, switch the store to **Live** in the switcher and **re-insert** your
  buttons and tables so they point at your live products.
</Warning>

**Unconfigured products are blocked, not broken.** If a button or tier's **Product ID** is still the placeholder (`prod_abc123`) or left empty, most often after adding a tier by hand in the property panel instead of through the plugin, its checkout is blocked and the visitor sees an "isn't available yet" message rather than a broken checkout. Fix it by setting a real **Product ID** on that tier or button (copy the ID from your product in the Creem dashboard), or re-insert the component through the plugin to pull in a valid product.

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="The Insert button is disabled">
    Inserting writes a code file and drops a component onto the canvas, which both need edit access.
    Ask the project owner for edit permission on the Framer project.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="&#x22;Still compiling&#x22; when inserting">
    Framer is still building the component's code file. Wait a moment and click Insert again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="A tier shows &#x22;isn't available yet&#x22;">
    That tier or button's **Product ID** is still the placeholder (`prod_abc123`) or empty, usually
    from adding a tier directly in the property panel. Set a valid **Product ID** on it (copy the ID
    from your product in the Creem dashboard), or re-insert the component through the plugin to
    select a product from your list.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="A product is missing from the list">
    The plugin lists active products. Make sure the product is active in your Creem dashboard, then
    use the refresh button in the plugin to re-sync.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Creem plugin on the Framer Marketplace" icon="puzzle-piece" href="https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/plugins/creem/">
    Install the plugin and view its listing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sell Framer templates with remix links" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/guides/sell-framer-templates-instant-remix-links">
    Deliver a private remix link automatically after purchase.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem webhooks guide" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    React to payments with verified webhook events.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Get your first API key and create a product.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Strapi
Source: https://docs.creem.io/integrations/strapi

Manage Creem products and checkout directly from your Strapi 5 admin panel.

## Overview

[Strapi](https://strapi.io/) is a leading open-source headless CMS for structuring content and building flexible APIs. The [`@creem_io/strapi`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@creem_io/strapi) plugin brings Creem's billing capabilities directly into your Strapi 5 admin panel, so you can create products, configure checkout, and receive verified webhooks without leaving your CMS.

Creem acts as the legal seller of record. VAT, GST, and sales tax across 190+ countries are calculated, collected, and remitted for you, making this pairing especially useful when your Strapi project is the operational hub for a product you sell globally.

<Accordion title="What you'll learn">
  How to install and configure the Creem plugin for Strapi 5, manage products from the Strapi admin, wire up a front-end checkout through Strapi's content API, and receive verified Creem webhook events.
</Accordion>

<Card title="Requirements" icon="gears">
  * A [Creem account](https://creem.io/) with at least one API key
  * A Strapi 5 project (or create one during this guide)
  * Node.js v22 or later
</Card>

## Create a Strapi project

Open your terminal and scaffold a new Strapi project with their CLI:

```bash theme={null}
npx create-strapi@latest my-strapi-app
```

When prompted, configure the CLI options (such as database setup) according to your preferences.

Once that is done, move into the project directory and start the app in development mode by executing the following command:

```bash theme={null}
cd my-strapi-app
npm run develop
```

The Strapi admin panel will be available at `http://localhost:1337/admin`. Complete the initial registration so you can sign in after installing the plugin.

## Install the Strapi plugin

To install the plugin, run the following command:

```bash theme={null}
npm i @creem_io/strapi
```

Then, restart Strapi instance after installation:

```bash theme={null}
npm run develop
```

After restarting, you should see the Creem plugin appear in the left sidebar.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Strapi admin home with Creem plugin in the sidebar" />
</Frame>

## Configure environment variables

### API Keys

Get at least one API key from the [Creem dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard) under **Developers**. Test and production keys are separate; test keys are typically prefixed with `creem_test_`.

| Variable                    | When you need it                           |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `STRAPI_CREEM_TEST_API_KEY` | Test Mode (`https://test-api.creem.io/v1`) |
| `STRAPI_CREEM_API_KEY`      | Production (`https://api.creem.io/v1`)     |

### Webhook Secret (optional)

| Variable                      | Purpose                                                                                        |
| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `STRAPI_CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET` | Signing secret from **Developers → Webhook** so Strapi can verify the `creem-signature` header |

Once obtained, add these variables to your Strapi project's `.env`:

```bash theme={null}
# API Keys
STRAPI_CREEM_TEST_API_KEY="creem_test_..."
STRAPI_CREEM_API_KEY="creem_..."

# Webhook Secret
STRAPI_CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET="..."
```

Restart your Strapi project for changes to take effect:

```bash theme={null}
npm run develop
```

## Access the plugin

Open the admin panel again and then open **Strapi 5 Plugin for Creem** in the left sidebar.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem plugin products page, empty initial state" />
</Frame>

When you first open the Creem panel, it fetches and displays all products from [the Creem API](https://docs.creem.io/api-reference/endpoint/search-products). You can then manage these products directly within your Strapi instance.

## Manage products

Click **+ New Product** to open the create form.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Create product modal in the Strapi Creem plugin" />
</Frame>

Supported options include:

* **One-time** and **subscription** products (including free products with price `0`)
* **Billing interval** for subscriptions (daily, monthly, every 3 months, every 6 months, yearly)
* **Currency** selection (USD or EUR)
* The list view excludes archived products

<Info>
  **Edit** and **archive** open the [Creem dashboard](https://www.creem.io/dashboard) directly. The Creem API does not support those operations through this plugin yet.
</Info>

## Front-end checkout

The Strapi plugin exposes a checkout route through Strapi's [Content API](https://docs.strapi.io/cms/api/content-api).

```
POST /api/@creem_io/strapi/checkout
```

<Frame>
  <img alt="Checkout integration modal with embed snippet and JavaScript" />
</Frame>

Your front end talks to **Strapi**, not directly to Creem, so API keys never reach the browser. The server creates a Creem checkout session and returns `{ "url": "..." }` for redirect.

**Example request body:**

```json theme={null}
{
  "productId": "prod_abc123",
  "customer_email": "customer@example.com",
  "success_url": "https://your-site.com/success",
  "metadata": {
    "order_id": "ORDER_123"
  }
}
```

The plugin also generates a ready-to-use **embed snippet** per product. Copy it from the product's embed dialog and drop it into your site with no extra dependencies.

## Configure environment and webhook forwarding

To configure the environment and webhook forwarding settings in Strapi, open the Strapi admin sidebar and click on **Settings**.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Settings entry in the Strapi admin sidebar" />
</Frame>

Click on **Configuration** within the Creem section to open the configuration panel for the plugin.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Configuration under Settings in the Strapi admin" />
</Frame>

On this page, you'll be able to set the environment, default checkout success URL, and webhook forwarding options.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem plugin Configuration page" />
</Frame>

| Setting                  | Description                                                                                                                                                                |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Environment**          | Choose **Test mode** or **Production**. Only environments with a matching `.env` key are selectable.                                                                       |
| **Checkout success URL** | Default redirect after checkout. Per-request `success_url` is used when this is empty. Must be HTTPS in production.                                                        |
| **Webhook forward URL**  | After HMAC-SHA256 verification, the plugin POSTs the parsed event JSON to this URL. Useful for provisioning access, updating user records, or triggering email automation. |

## Register the webhook in Creem

1. In the [Creem dashboard](https://creem.io/dashboard), go to **Developers → Webhook**.

2. Add your public HTTPS endpoint:

   **Production / staging:**

   ```
   https://your-deployed-strapi-instance.com/api/@creem_io/strapi/webhook
   ```

   **Local development** (Creem cannot reach `localhost` directly, so expose your local Strapi with a tunnel first):

   ```bash theme={null}
   ngrok http 1337
   ```

   Then use the tunnel URL:

   ```
   https://abcd.ngrok.io/api/@creem_io/strapi/webhook
   ```

3. Copy the signing secret and set `STRAPI_CREEM_WEBHOOK_SECRET` in your Strapi `.env`.

4. Restart Strapi.

The plugin responds with **HTTP 200** on successful verification. If a **Webhook Forward URL** is configured, the verified payload is forwarded there automatically.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Forwarded Creem webhook event received at a webhook forward URL" />
</Frame>

See the [Creem webhooks guide](/code/webhooks) for all supported events (`checkout.completed`, `subscription.active`, `subscription.paid`, `subscription.canceled`, `refund.created`, and more).

## Resources

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="@creem_io/strapi on npm" icon="npm" href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/@creem_io/strapi">
    Install the plugin and view release history.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem webhooks guide" icon="webhook" href="/code/webhooks">
    Signature verification, event types, and payload examples.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Strapi Content API" icon="book" href="https://docs.strapi.io/cms/api/content-api">
    Strapi's REST content API reference.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creem quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Get your first API key and create a test product.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Account Reviews
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/account-reviews

Learn how account reviews work on Creem and what you need to get approved.

Before you can accept live payments through Creem, your store needs to pass an account review.

This page gives you the core checklist. If you need next-step guidance after a rejection, use the [Re-Review Guide](/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/re-review-guide). If you're building an AI image or video product, also read [AI Wrapper Compliance](/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/ai-wrapper-compliance).

<Tip>
  The fastest approvals happen when your product is already live, your legal pages are visible, and your support email matches what appears on your website.
</Tip>

## Approval checklist

| Requirement                           | Details                                                                                                  |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Product is live**                   | Your product is ready for production. Still building? Use [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode) first. |
| **No false information**              | No fake reviews, testimonials, or inflated user/customer counts on your website.                         |
| **Privacy Policy & Terms of Service** | Both legal pages must be present and accessible on your website.                                         |
| **Product clearly visible**           | We must be able to understand what you're selling from your website or landing page.                     |
| **No trademark conflicts**            | Your product name must not infringe existing trademarks or create customer confusion.                    |
| **Pricing is visible**                | Pricing must be clearly displayed and easy for users to find.                                            |
| **Acceptable use**                    | No high-risk, shady, or illegitimate use cases.                                                          |
| **Customer support email**            | A reachable support email must be set up and shown on your website and receipts.                         |
| **Moderation API**                    | AI image/video generation products must integrate the [CREEM Moderation API](/features/moderation).      |
| **Not on prohibited list**            | Your product must not fall under our [prohibited product list](#prohibited-products).                    |

## Review process

### How long does the review take?

Account reviews are typically completed within **24-48 hours**. During peak periods, it may take up to 72 hours. You'll receive an email notification once the review is complete or if changes are requested.

### What happens after the review?

* **Approved** - Your store can start accepting live payments.
* **Changes requested** - Fix the flagged issues, then use the **Request re-review** button on the **Balance → Payout Account** page.

<Card title="Need to request another review?" icon="rotate-right" href="/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/re-review-guide">
  Step-by-step guide for fixing issues and using the Request re-review button.
</Card>

### Where do I start the review?

Go to **Balance → Payout Account** and click **Set up Payout Account** to submit your details.

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Balance page showing Payout Account tab with test mode notice" />
</Frame>

### What information is needed?

* Your full individual name and/or your business entity name
* Your store or product name
* The product URL of your store
* A description of your business and how you operate
* A description of the products you intend to sell through Creem
* Your country of tax residence

### Common reasons for requests for changes

1. **Support email mismatch** - The email in your Business Details doesn't match what's on your website.
2. **Website not accessible** - Your site is down, password-protected, or returning errors during review.
3. **Missing legal pages** - Your website needs a Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
4. **False information** - Fake reviews, testimonials, or inflated user counts on your website.
5. **Product not ready** - If your product isn't live yet, use [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode) until it's ready.
6. **AI compliance issues** - AI image/video products are missing moderation, AUP, or clear product disclosures.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Re-Review Guide" icon="rotate-right" href="/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/re-review-guide">
    What to fix and how to request another review.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Wrapper Compliance" icon="shield-check" href="/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/ai-wrapper-compliance">
    Extra rules for AI image and video generation products.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why do we review accounts?

We review accounts to ensure stores are legitimate and in compliance with our terms. This helps prevent fraud, misuse, malicious activity, and high-risk accounts.

## Product guidelines

### Acceptable products

<Accordion title="Examples of products we support">
  We allow digital goods that can be fulfilled through Creem. Examples include:

  * Software & SaaS
  * eBooks
  * PDFs
  * Design assets
  * Photos
  * Audio
  * Video
</Accordion>

### Prohibited products

<Warning>
  If you attempt to sell prohibited products or violate our terms, your account may be placed in review or suspended.
</Warning>

<Accordion title="Full list of prohibited products">
  * Sexually-oriented or pornographic content of any kind, including AI-generated content and NSFW chatbots
  * Face-swap, deepfake, and face-manipulation tools of any kind
  * IPTV services
  * Physical goods of any kind
  * Spyware or parental control apps
  * Donations or charity giving where no product exists or where the price is greater than the product value
  * Products or content for which you do not hold a proper license or intellectual property rights
  * Third-party content downloaders and rippers that violate platform Terms of Service
  * Marketplaces where you use your Creem store to partner to sell others' products
  * Dating sites
  * PLR or MRR products where you do not hold the original IP rights
  * Counterfeit goods
  * Illegal or age-restricted products such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or weapons
  * Regulated services such as gambling, lending, telemarketing, debt relief, or banking/financing services
  * Timeshares
  * Pharmacies, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals
  * Homework/essay mills
  * Multi-level marketing, pyramid, or IBO schemes
  * NFT & crypto asset products
  * In-game items, currencies, and virtual goods tied to third-party games
  * Any other products that our providers and partners deem too risky
</Accordion>

### Restricted products

<Accordion title="Products subject to strict due diligence">
  * Services of any kind, including marketing, design, web development, consulting, and similar work
  * Job boards
  * Advertising in newsletters, on websites, or in social media posts
  * API resellers. We can only support established resellers, who must provide their previous payment processor, chargeback rate (with screenshots of the rate and transaction volume), and reason for moving to Creem.
</Accordion>

If you are unsure whether your content is prohibited, contact Creem support with a description or example before you start selling.

## Customer experience and support

Providing excellent customer support is a core requirement for all merchants on Creem.

* **A visible support email is mandatory.** This email must be accessible on your public website and within the user dashboard.
* **Use a branded support email.** If your product is `MintAI`, your support email should be `support@mintai.com`, not a generic address.
* **Users must be able to cancel subscriptions directly from your product.** You can do this via the Cancel Subscription API or by redirecting users to the Creem Customer Portal.
* **Respond to customer requests within 3 business days.** If you do not respond within that timeframe, Creem may issue a refund on your behalf.


# AI Wrapper Compliance
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/ai-wrapper-compliance

Extra review requirements for AI image and video generation products on Creem.

AI image and video generation products have extra compliance requirements on top of the standard [Account Reviews](/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/account-reviews) checklist.

<Warning>
  Failure to comply with these policies can result in your payment processing being restricted or suspended.
</Warning>

## Branding and naming

Your product's brand identity must be distinct from the underlying AI models it uses.

### Not allowed

* Using AI model brand names directly in your product name, such as `VEO3Studio` or `GeminiVideo`
* Creating branding that implies affiliation with the model creator when there is none

### Required

* Use independent branding for your product. Choose a name that is unique and does not directly reference the AI models. Examples of compliant names include `MintAI`, `RenderZen`, or `SlateVidAI`.
* If you mention supported models in your app or marketing, make it clear they are integrations, not your brand
* SEO-focused domains are fine if they redirect to your properly branded main site

## Transparency and marketing

Be explicit about what your product is and what it does.

* Clearly explain that your platform is an independent wrapper or interface built on top of third-party AI models
* Advertise only the features you actually deliver
* If you mention model names in ads or marketing, include a disclaimer that your product is not affiliated with or endorsed by the model creators

**Example disclaimer:**

`This platform is an independent product and is not affiliated with Google. We provide access to the VEO3 model through our custom interface.`

## Moderation API requirement

If your product generates images or videos from user prompts, you must integrate the [CREEM Moderation API](/features/moderation).

This requirement applies to AI **image and video generation** products only. It does not apply to image upscaling, background removal, audio/music generation, text generation, or other non-generative use cases.

<Card title="Moderation API Documentation" icon="shield-check" href="/features/moderation">
  Full integration guide, endpoint reference, code examples, and go-live checklist.
</Card>

<Tip>
  If users type a text prompt and your product generates an image or video from it, you need the Moderation API.
</Tip>

## Content policy requirements

Even with the Moderation API integrated, the following are still not allowed on CREEM:

* Gallery or showcase content featuring suggestive, borderline, or sexually provocative material
* Marketing that uses terms like `uncensored`, `no filter`, `NSFW`, `18+`, or `unfiltered generation`
* Face-swap, deepfake, and face-manipulation tools

### Additional required policies

Your site must include:

* A visible **Acceptable Use Policy** that explicitly prohibits NSFW and harmful content generation
* Terms of Service that explicitly prohibit NSFW, explicit, or sexually suggestive content generation
* Clear user-facing language about what is and is not allowed

<Warning>
  CREEM conducts ongoing compliance monitoring and may test AI generation outputs at any time. Merchants are responsible for the content their product enables users to generate.
</Warning>

## Before you request review or re-review

Make sure all of the following are true:

1. Your product is live and accessible
2. Your branding is independent from model brand names
3. Your site includes Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy
4. Your Moderation API integration is active in production
5. Your marketing does not promise "uncensored" or prohibited output

If you were already flagged, use the [Re-Review Guide](/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/re-review-guide) after making the required changes.


# How to Request a Re-Review
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/re-review-guide

Your account review came back with changes requested. Here is exactly what to do next.

If your account review comes back with **Changes Requested**, don't start from scratch. Fix the flagged issues, then request a re-review from your dashboard.

<Note>
  Re-reviews are requested from **Balance → Payout Account** using the **Request re-review** button. If you need help or the feedback is unclear, contact [Creem support](https://creem.io/contact) and include your Store ID.
</Note>

## Step 1 - Review the feedback

Read the review feedback carefully and make a checklist of every issue you need to fix before requesting another review.

The most common requests, and how to fix them:

| Re-review reason                                | What to do                                                                                                                |
| ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Missing or inaccessible legal pages**         | Add a Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to your website. Both must load without authentication.                         |
| **Support email mismatch**                      | Update your email in **Settings → Business Details** to match what is shown on your website.                              |
| **Moderation API not integrated**               | See the [full integration guide](/features/moderation). Your integration must be running in production, not just sandbox. |
| **Product not live**                            | Your product must be accessible and functional - not a placeholder or "coming soon" page.                                 |
| **Missing Acceptable Use Policy (AI products)** | Add an AUP to your website that explicitly prohibits NSFW and harmful content generation.                                 |
| **Website inaccessible during review**          | Remove any password protection, maintenance mode, or bot wall that blocks the review team.                                |
| **NSFW or "unfiltered" marketing language**     | Remove terms like "uncensored," "no filter," "NSFW," or "18+" from your website, marketing pages, and product UI.         |

<Note>
  For AI image and video generation products, the most common failure is that the Moderation API is integrated in sandbox mode only, not in production. See [Verify your integration is live](/features/moderation#verify-your-integration-is-live).
</Note>

## Step 2 - Find your Store ID

You will need your Store ID whenever you contact support about a review.

Go to **Settings** in your dashboard. Your Store ID starts with `sto_` and is displayed at the top of the page.

<Tip>
  Save your Store ID somewhere handy. Leading with it makes support much faster.
</Tip>

## Step 3 - Request the re-review

Once you've made the required changes:

1. Go to **Balance → Payout Account**
2. Review the **Changes Requested** card
3. Click **Request re-review**
4. If needed, contact [Creem support](https://creem.io/contact) with your Store ID and a short summary of what changed

<Frame>
  <img alt="Balance page showing the Request re-review button" />
</Frame>

## What happens next

Re-reviews are typically completed within **24-48 hours**. During peak periods, it may take up to 72 hours.

During the re-review, the team will:

* Verify the changes you made are live on your website
* For AI products: check that your Moderation API integration is active in production
* Confirm no new issues were introduced

If more changes are still needed, you'll get another request with specific feedback.

## Common questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I fixed everything but still got rejected again">
    Usually this means one or more changes were incomplete, not visible to the review team, or new issues were introduced. Double-check the exact feedback and make sure every fix is live before requesting another review.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My website was working - why did it say inaccessible?">
    This is usually caused by maintenance mode, password protection, Cloudflare bot protection, or a regional access block during the review window. Remove those restrictions before requesting a re-review.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I ask support for clarification before requesting a re-review?">
    Yes. If the feedback is unclear, contact [Creem support](https://creem.io/contact) with your Store ID and ask what needs to change before clicking the button.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Account Reviews" icon="clipboard-check" href="/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/account-reviews">
    Full checklist and review requirements.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Wrapper Compliance" icon="shield-check" href="/merchant-of-record/account-reviews/ai-wrapper-compliance">
    Extra requirements for AI image and video products.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Payments
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/finance/payment-methods

What happens when a payment is processed through Creem

## Benefits

Creem democratizes SaaS financial operations by serving as your merchant of record, enabling immediate payment acceptance, handling all the headaches with tax compliance, VAT requirements, and fraud prevention, while supporting global transactions with competitive, transparent pricing.

## Merchant of Record

As your merchant of record, Creem eliminates the complexities of managing international sales and compliance. We handle all the intricate details of tax collection, VAT requirements, and regulatory compliance, allowing you to focus on growing your business while we manage the financial backend. Our commitment to transparency means no hidden fees or surprise charges - just clear, competitive rates that help you scale confidently.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Merchant of Record" icon="credit-card-front" href="/merchant-of-record/what-is">
    Learn what is a Merchant of Record, and how that can help your business
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

In essence, you can focus entirely on growing your business while we meticulously handle every aspect of your financial operations, ensuring seamless transactions across borders.

Your business will appreciate our highly competitive rates and straightforward fee structure, making international expansion more accessible than ever.

## Payment Methods

Creem supports a wide range of payment methods to help you reach customers globally. Below is a list of currently supported payment methods, though this is not exhaustive as we are constantly working to add new options to our capabilities. You can expect new payment methods to be added frequently.

### Currently Supported Payment Methods

* Credit Cards
* Apple Pay
* Google Pay

<Tip>
  The payment methods displayed on a checkout page vary significantly based on
  several factors: - The type of product (One-Time Payment vs Subscription) -
  Your customer's location - Your customer's billing address - The price of your
  product - The device your customer is using to access the checkout page
</Tip>

We automatically optimize the checkout experience to show the most relevant payment methods for each customer, increasing conversion rates and providing a seamless payment experience.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Global Reach" icon="globe">
    Accept payments from customers worldwide with localized payment methods.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Optimized Conversion" icon="chart-line">
    We show the right payment methods to the right customers at the right time.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Learn more about Creem Finance operations

Create customers and subscriptions, manage your products, and much more. Check out our guides to get the most out of Creem.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Payouts" icon="credit-card-front" href="/merchant-of-record/finance/payouts">
    Receive payments without any code or integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Standard Integration" icon="basket-shopping" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Create checkout sessions dynamically in your app
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


# Payout Accounts
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/finance/payout-accounts

How to set up, change, and manage your payout accounts on Creem.

## Setting Up a Payout Account

Before you can receive payouts, you need to add a payout account:

1. Go to **Balance** → **Payout Account** in your dashboard
2. Complete your **KYC/KYB verification** (identity and/or business verification)
3. Add your bank account or crypto wallet details
4. Wait for Creem team approval

<Frame>
  <img alt="Creem Balance page showing balance summary and payout options" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  The full onboarding flow is: **Business Details** → **KYC/KYB Verification** → **Payout Account Setup** → **Account Review by Creem Team** → **Live Payments Enabled**.
</Tip>

## Available Payout Methods

| Method                            | Details                                                           |
| --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Bank Transfer**                 | \$7 or 1% of payout (whichever is higher)                         |
| **Stablecoin (USDC via Polygon)** | 2% of payout volume                                               |
| **Alipay**                        | Available for China-based merchants (up to 50,000 CNY per payout) |

For full fee details, see [Payouts](/merchant-of-record/finance/payouts).

## Changing Your Payout Account

To change your bank account or payout method:

1. Go to **Balance** → **Payout Account** in your dashboard
2. Add your new bank account or wallet details
3. Set the new account as your **default payout method**

## Setting a Default Payout Account

If you have multiple payout accounts connected, make sure to set the correct one as your **default**:

1. Go to **Balance** → **Payout Account**
2. Click on the payout method you want to use
3. Set it as the default

Payouts will always be sent to the default account.

## Multiple Stores

If you have multiple Creem stores, each store has its own payout account settings. You can use the same bank account across stores, but you'll need to configure it in each store separately.

## Common Issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="My payout account is stuck on 'Review by Creem Team'">
    After submitting your payout account, our compliance team reviews it within 24-48 hours. If it's been longer, contact support with your Store ID.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I want to switch from bank transfer to crypto (or vice versa)">
    Add the new payout method in your dashboard and set it as default. Your next payout will use the new method.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I receive payouts in a different currency?">
    Payouts are processed in the currency of your registered bank account. If it differs from the currency you charge in, a conversion fee from our banking partners will apply automatically.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


# Payouts
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/finance/payouts

How payouts from Creem work.

## Fees and Payout Schedule

Get familiar with the fees and payout schedule associated with using Creem.

## Platform Fee

When you make a sale using Creem, we take a small fee, known as the "platform fee", to cover the costs of credit card transaction fees, currency conversion fees, taxes (yes, we cover taxes) etc. The net sales will be paid out to your bank account.

[Learn more about our pricing](https://www.creem.io/pricing).

The platform fee is calculated on the total order value and collected when the order is placed.

Here's an example breakdown where someone in France (20% VAT) buys a digital product with a card.

| Description                             | Amount  |
| --------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Product price                           | \$20.00 |
| Tax (20% VAT)                           | \$4.00  |
| Total                                   | \$24.00 |
| Platform fee (3.9% + 0.40c)             | \$1.33  |
| Net profit (total - tax - platform fee) | \$18.67 |

## Additional Product Fees

Certain products and features incur additional fees beyond the standard platform fee. These fees are applied before any commission calculations and affect your final payout amount.

### Splits Payment Functionality

When using Creem's splits payment feature, an additional **2% fee** is applied to the transaction amount before any commission is distributed to the participating parties.

**Example:**

* Transaction amount: \$100.00
* Splits fee (2%): \$2.00
* Amount available for splits: \$98.00
* Commission distribution is then calculated on the \$98.00

### Affiliate Marketing Platform

When a transaction is processed through Creem's Affiliate Marketing platform, an additional **2% fee** is applied to the transaction amount. This fee covers the infrastructure and tracking capabilities that power the affiliate system.

**Example:**

* Transaction amount: \$100.00
* Affiliate platform fee (2%): \$2.00
* Amount after affiliate fee: \$98.00
* Affiliate commission is then calculated on the \$98.00

### Abandoned Cart Recovery

For transactions recovered through abandoned cart functionality, an additional **5% fee** is applied to the recovered transaction amount.

**Example:**

* Recovered transaction: \$50.00
* Recovery fee (5%): \$2.50
* Net amount after recovery fee: \$47.50
* Platform fee is then calculated on the \$47.50

These additional fees help cover the specialized infrastructure and processing costs associated with these advanced features.

## Payout Fees

Creem charges 7 USD/EUR or 1% of the payout amount, whichever is higher, to cover bank transfer costs.
Conversion rates are automatically applied by our banking partners if your registered bank account uses a different currency than the one you charge customers in.
In that case, a small conversion fee from our Partners will be applied, which is outside of our control.

### Stablecoin Payouts (USDC via Polygon)

Creem also supports payouts in USDC using the Polygon Network. This allows you to receive your funds quickly and securely in stablecoins, directly to your compatible wallet address.

* Supported stablecoin: **USDC**
* Network: **Polygon**
* Fee: **2% of the payout volume**

To use this option, ensure your wallet supports USDC on Polygon. When registering a payout account, select the stablecoin payout method and provide your wallet address. The payout will be processed in the next available payout window, subject to the 2% fee.

## Payout Schedule

Payouts are always executed twice per month:

* On the 1st day of the month
* On the 15th day of the month

To be eligible for a payout, you need to achieve a minimum balance of 50 USD or 50 EUR. Once you reach this threshold, the "withdraw" button will be enabled for you on your balance page.

When you click on the withdraw button, your store will be automatically added to our payout schedule queue, and your payout will be executed on the next available window (1st or 15th of the month).

After the payout is processed, you will see a new payout item on the payout activity tab of your balance page, with a reverse invoice available for download for tax purposes.

If the payout day falls on a weekend or a public holiday, delays might occur due to our banking partners, and the payout will be executed on the next business day.

## Transfer Limits

Creem is actively working to increase the number of banking partners it operates with.
At the moment, some countries have transfer limits or bank transfer partner restrictions. For the current country-by-country list, see [Supported Countries](/merchant-of-record/supported-countries).

### China

* Individual recipient: Alipay
* Business recipient: Local Bank Account

Receiving via Alipay:
You can receive up to 50,000 CNY per payout and between 300,000—600,000 CNY per year

Receiving via Local Bank account:
Unlimited

## Important Note on Payout Availability

Please note that if you have applied for a payout, we will only be able to execute your available balance on that date. Payments may be held for 7-12 days for risk assessment before they become available for payout.

For example, if you are getting your payout executed on the 15th, only funds that were processed via payments before the 8th day of the calendar month will be available for withdrawal on that specific payout.

## What to do if your payout fails

If a payout fails and is returned to your balance, the issue is usually one of these:

### Bank account issue

We tried to send the payout to your selected payout instrument, but the bank could not process it.

Please make sure:

* your bank account details are correct
* the bank account can receive international payments
* your default payout account is the one you want us to use for the next payout

If setting up a bank account is difficult in your region, we also support **USDC payouts**.

### Identity mismatch

There is a mismatch between your selected payout instrument and the identity you onboarded with, so we cannot release the payout.

For your next withdrawal:

* if you onboarded as a **business**, the payout account must be a business account and the beneficiary name must match the onboarded business entity
* if you onboarded as an **individual**, the payout account must be an individual account and the beneficiary name must match your KYC identity

## Managing Your Payout Account

For information on setting up, changing, or managing your payout accounts, see [Payout Accounts](/merchant-of-record/finance/payout-accounts).


# Refunds and Chargebacks
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/finance/refunds-and-chargebacks

How Creem handles refunds and chargebacks.

Creem empowers sellers with the flexibility to establish their own refund policies while maintaining the right to process refunds within 60 days to prevent chargebacks.

## Refunds

At Creem, we believe in giving sellers the autonomy to determine refund policies that align with their business objectives and requirements. If you opt to offer refunds, they can be processed at any time through the Creem dashboard. The refunded amount will be deducted from your upcoming payout.

**Refund Fees:** Creem does not charge any fees for processing refunds. However, the original transaction processing fees remain charged against your merchant balance in case of a refund, as these are transaction processing costs that Creem itself pays to our providers and partners.

However, to protect against chargebacks, Creem reserves the right to issue refunds within 60 days of purchase at our discretion. Even if you maintain a "no refunds" policy, please note that customers retain the ability to initiate chargebacks against their purchases at any time.

## Chargebacks

A chargeback (also known as a charge reversal or dispute) occurs when a customer requests their credit card provider to reverse a charge on their statement. These disputes can arise for various reasons, with fraud being a common trigger.

As part of our commitment to transparent financial operations, Creem takes responsibility for managing chargebacks against your sales. When a chargeback occurs, we typically process a full refund on your behalf, deducting the refunded amount.

**Chargeback Fees:** A fee of 25 USD/EUR is charged for each chargeback. It is important to note that this fee is due to the providers and partners that Creem uses, and that Creem does not profit from such fees. We always do our best to avoid such occurrences.

Common reasons for chargebacks include:

* **Fraudulent transactions using stolen credit card information, leading to charge cancellation by the credit card provider**
* **Customers failing to recognize the charge on their statement and requesting a reversal**
* **Customers disputing product delivery and bypassing the refund process by directly contacting their credit card provider**

In the event of a chargeback, Creem will provide comprehensive information to the payment provider to advocate on your behalf. However, our involvement is limited by legal constraints, and the final decision rests with the payment provider.

To maintain the integrity of our platform and protect all users, Creem may take action, including account suspension, if a store experiences an excessive number of chargebacks.


# Supported Countries
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/supported-countries

Creem supports merchants and affiliates in hundreds of countries. Find out if your country is supported for payouts and purchases.

Creem supports purchases from all countries except those in the [unsupported list](#unsupported-countries-for-purchases) below. We provide payouts to merchants in **86 countries**.

<Info>
  If you don't see your country listed below, sorry, you won't be able to use Creem at this time. We
  are always expanding our region support, and would love to hear from you.
</Info>

### Payout Methods

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Local Bank Transfer" icon="building-columns">
    Available in **all 86 supported countries**. Payout fee: 7 EUR/USD or 1% of the payout amount,
    whichever is higher. Some countries have Wise transfer restrictions, listed below.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Supported Countries (86)

| Country                                                        |       Local Bank      |
| :------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------: |
| Albania                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Andorra                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Argentina                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Australia                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Austria                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| [Bangladesh\*\*](#bank-transfer-partner-restrictions)          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Belgium                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Brazil                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Bulgaria                                                       | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Canada                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Cayman Islands                                                 | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Chile                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| [China\*](/merchant-of-record/finance/payouts#transfer-limits) | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| [Colombia\*\*](#bank-transfer-partner-restrictions)            | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Costa Rica                                                     | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Croatia                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Cyprus                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Czech Republic                                                 | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Denmark                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Dominican Republic                                             | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Egypt                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Estonia                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Finland                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| France                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Georgia                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Germany                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Gibraltar                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Greece                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Guatemala                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Hong Kong                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Hungary                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Iceland                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| India                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Indonesia                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Ireland                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Israel                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Italy                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Japan                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Kenya                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Latvia                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Liechtenstein                                                  | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Lithuania                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Luxembourg                                                     | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Malaysia                                                       | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Malta                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Mexico                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Moldova                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Monaco                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Montenegro                                                     | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Morocco                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| [Nepal\*\*](#bank-transfer-partner-restrictions)               | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Netherlands                                                    | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| New Zealand                                                    | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Nigeria                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| North Macedonia                                                | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Norway                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| [Pakistan\*\*](#bank-transfer-partner-restrictions)            | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Peru                                                           | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Philippines                                                    | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Poland                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Portugal                                                       | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Romania                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| San Marino                                                     | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Serbia                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Singapore                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Slovakia                                                       | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Slovenia                                                       | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| South Africa                                                   | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| South Korea                                                    | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Spain                                                          | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Sri Lanka                                                      | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Sweden                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Switzerland                                                    | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Taiwan                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| [Tanzania\*\*](#bank-transfer-partner-restrictions)            | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Thailand                                                       | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Turkey                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| [Ukraine\*\*](#bank-transfer-partner-restrictions)             | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| United Arab Emirates                                           | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| United Kingdom                                                 | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| United States of America                                       | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Uruguay                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Vietnam                                                        | <Icon icon="check" /> |
| Zambia                                                         | <Icon icon="check" /> |

### Bank Transfer Partner Restrictions

Some local bank payouts are subject to additional restrictions from our bank transfer partner. Countries marked with a double asterisk (\*\*) in the table above may have restrictions that affect payouts - for example, only individual (personal) bank accounts being supported, or business transfers not being available.

<Info>
  These restrictions come from our bank transfer partner and may change over time. For the most
  up-to-date, country-specific details, please check the partner's [live availability
  page](https://wise.com/help/articles/2571942/what-countriesregions-can-i-send-to).
</Info>

### Unsupported Countries for Purchases

<Accordion title="Unsupported countries (28 countries)">
  <p>We cannot accept payments from customers or Merchants in the following countries:</p>

  <ul>
    <li>Afghanistan</li>
    <li>Antarctica</li>
    <li>Belarus</li>
    <li>Burma (Myanmar)</li>
    <li>Central African Republic</li>
    <li>Cuba</li>
    <li>Crimea (Region of Ukraine)</li>
    <li>Democratic Republic of Congo</li>
    <li>Donetsk (Region of Ukraine)</li>
    <li>Haiti</li>
    <li>Iran</li>
    <li>Kherson (Region of Ukraine)</li>
    <li>Libya</li>
    <li>Luhansk (Region of Ukraine)</li>
    <li>Mali</li>
    <li>Netherlands Antilles</li>
    <li>Nicaragua</li>
    <li>North Korea</li>
    <li>Russia</li>
    <li>Somalia</li>
    <li>South Sudan</li>
    <li>Sudan</li>
    <li>Syria</li>
    <li>Venezuela</li>
    <li>Yemen</li>
    <li>Zaporizhzhia (Region of Ukraine)</li>
    <li>Zimbabwe</li>
  </ul>
</Accordion>


# What is a Merchant of Record
Source: https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/what-is

What is a Merchant of Record (MoR)? Learn how Creem handles global tax compliance, payment processing, and SaaS billing as your MoR partner.

A merchant of record (sometimes shortened to “MoR”) is a legal entity that takes on the responsibility of selling goods and services to end customers, handling everything from payments to compliance.

## What is a Merchant of Record?

A Merchant of Record (MoR) is the legal entity responsible for selling goods or services to end customers. When customers make a purchase through Creem, they are technically buying from us as the Merchant of Record. This means we handle all aspects of the transaction, including payment processing, sales tax collection, refund management, chargeback handling, etc.

## Is Creem a Merchant of Record?

Yes!
Creem acts as your Merchant of Record, taking on all the complex financial and legal responsibilities so you can focus on what matters most - building and growing your SaaS business.

We handle:

* **Payment processing and tax compliance across different markets**
* **Management of refunds and chargebacks**
* **Sales tax collection and remittance**

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What is a Merchant of Record?">
    A Merchant of Record (MoR) is the legal entity responsible for selling goods or services to end customers. The MoR appears on customer bank statements and invoices, and is responsible for all tax collection, remittance, and regulatory compliance. When you use Creem as your MoR, we handle all of this complexity so you can focus on building your product.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How is a MoR different from a payment processor?">
    A payment processor (like Stripe) only handles the technical side of moving money. You remain the seller of record and are responsible for tax compliance, refunds, and regulatory issues. A Merchant of Record like Creem takes on the legal responsibility of being the seller, handling VAT/GST collection, tax remittance, compliance, and customer disputes on your behalf.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why do I need a Merchant of Record?">
    If you sell to customers globally, you face complex tax requirements in 190+ countries. Each jurisdiction has different VAT/GST rates, registration thresholds, and compliance rules. A MoR handles all of this automatically, letting you sell globally without setting up legal entities or tax registrations in every country.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Creem handle tax compliance?">
    Yes! Creem automatically calculates and collects the correct VAT, GST, or sales tax based on your customer's location. We handle tax remittance to authorities in 190+ countries, provide compliant invoices to your customers, and manage all tax reporting requirements.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Further reading

Want to learn more about how the Merchant of Record model works?

[Learn more about MoR](https://www.creem.io/blog/what-is-a-merchant-of-record).

Read our detailed guide on Understanding the Merchant of Record Business Model, where we break down the key benefits and explain why it's crucial for modern and lean SaaS businesses.