> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kordless.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting paid

> Connect your Stripe account so deposits and balances land in your bank.

Kordless uses **Stripe Connect** to route payments directly to your bank account. Deposits and balances are charged to your customers on your connected Stripe account — the money lands in your bank, not Kordless's. The platform's booked-job fee is taken as a Stripe application fee on each deposit.

## Connect Stripe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Money tab">
    Click **Money** in the sidebar. If you haven't connected Stripe yet, you'll see a **Connect Stripe** prompt.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your country">
    Choose the country where your studio is registered. This is fixed at account creation — it determines your currency and banking options.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Stripe onboarding">
    You'll be redirected to Stripe's hosted onboarding page. Enter your studio details, bank account, and tax information. Stripe handles identity verification (KYC) — Kordless never sees or stores this information.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Return to Kordless">
    After onboarding, you're redirected back to the Money tab. The connection status updates automatically — no need to refresh.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Success:** the Money tab shows **Charges enabled** and **Payouts enabled**. Deposits can now be collected from customers.

<Accordion title="The onboarding link expired">
  If you leave Stripe's onboarding page open too long, the link expires. Kordless detects this and sends you to a refreshed onboarding link automatically — just click **Connect Stripe** again. Your account already exists, so you won't need to re-enter your country.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Onboarding completed but charges aren't enabled">
  Stripe may require additional verification after onboarding completes — this is normal for some business types and countries. Check your email for Stripe's verification requests. Once Stripe approves, the status updates automatically. You can also check status in the [Stripe Dashboard](https://dashboard.stripe.com).
</Accordion>

## Payout timing

Payouts follow Stripe's standard schedule for your account:

* **Daily** — payouts arrive every business day (default for most US accounts)
* **Weekly** — payouts arrive on a set day each week
* **Monthly** — payouts arrive on the 1st of each month

Your payout schedule is set by Stripe, not Kordless. To check or change it, open the Stripe Express Dashboard from the Money tab.

## Open the Stripe Express Dashboard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Open Stripe Dashboard">
    In the Money tab, click **Open Stripe Dashboard**. This generates a fresh login link for your connected account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage your account">
    From the Stripe Express Dashboard you can view transaction history, update bank details, download tax forms, and see payout timing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Success:** the Stripe Express Dashboard opens in a new tab, scoped to your connected account.

<Accordion title="The dashboard link doesn't work">
  The login link is single-use and expires quickly. If it fails, return to the Money tab and click **Open Stripe Dashboard** again to generate a fresh link. If the problem persists, your connected account may need re-verification — check for emails from Stripe.
</Accordion>

## What happens when you disconnect

If you pause or cancel your Kordless subscription, your Stripe connection stays active — it's your account, not ours. Existing deposits and payouts continue to process normally. You can continue to access the Stripe Express Dashboard directly.

If you ever want to fully disconnect Stripe from Kordless, contact support. Existing payments and payout history remain in your Stripe account.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="The ledger" icon="book" href="/money/ledger">
    Every deposit, fee, refund, and payout in one place.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing and billing" icon="credit-card" href="/money/pricing">
    The plan, the outcome fee, and exactly what counts as a billable outcome.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>