Skandh Gupta

Skandh Gupta started this conversation 9 months ago.

Why am I getting a 404 error with Stripe using DJStripe and Django?

"Why am I encountering a 404 error when using Stripe with DJStripe and Django? What specific steps or configurations have you already tried to resolve this issue? Are there any particular error messages or logs that provide more details about the 404 error? Additionally, could you provide information about how the Stripe endpoint is set up in your Django application and whether any recent changes might have caused this issue?"

codecool

Posted 9 months ago

Encountering a 404 error when using Stripe with DJStripe and Django can be frustrating. Here are some steps to help troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

  1. Verify Endpoint Configuration Ensure that the endpoint URL you're using in your Stripe setup matches the URL configured in your Django application. A common cause of a 404 error is a mismatch between the endpoint URL and the actual URL in your Django project.

  2. Check Webhook Setup If you're using webhooks, make sure that the webhook endpoint is correctly set up in Stripe and that it matches the endpoint in your Django application. Verify that the endpoint is accessible and correctly handles POST requests.

  3. Review Django URL Patterns Double-check your Django URL patterns to ensure that the endpoint for handling Stripe requests is correctly defined. Look for any typos or incorrect paths in your urls.py file.

  4. Inspect Logs and Error Messages Review the logs and error messages in your Django application and Stripe dashboard. The logs can provide more details about why the 404 error is occurring. Look for any specific error messages that might indicate the root cause.

  5. Recent Changes Consider any recent changes you've made to your Django project or Stripe setup. Sometimes, recent updates or modifications can inadvertently cause issues. Revert recent changes one by one to identify the cause.

  6. Test with Postman Use Postman or a similar tool to manually send requests to your endpoint. This can help you verify that the endpoint is correctly set up and accessible.