# Setting Up Payment

Before advertisers can pay you, you need to connect a Stripe account. Link Blank uses Stripe to handle all payments securely.

To set this up:

1. From your dashboard, click **Configure Payments**.
2. A panel will open with information about the payment connection.
3. Click **Connect Stripe Account** to begin the Stripe onboarding process.
4. Once connected, your payment status will reflect as enabled on your dashboard.

> **Important:** You must complete your payment configuration before advertisers can confirm bookings on your Billboards. If this step is incomplete, advertisers attempting to book will be notified that the billboard owner has not yet completed payment setup.

> **Advisory:** Do not delete a Billboard or disconnect your Stripe account while you have pending balances, active payouts, or active bookings. Doing so can disrupt payments. Review your Stripe dashboard to confirm all balances are settled before making such changes.


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