How to Safely Test a Product Transaction
1. Enable Stripe Test Mode
Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > Stripe > Manage.
Check “Enable Test Mode” and save.
2. Create a Test User (if you haven’t already)
Go to Users > Add New. Use a dummy email like testing@yourdomain.com.
Set the role to Administrator for full access.
3. Use Incognito or Privacy Mode
Log in as your test user in an Incognito window to avoid session issues.
4. Add Product to Cart & Checkout
Visit the product page, add to cart, and proceed to checkout.
Use this Stripe test card:4242 4242 4242 4242 (any future exp. date, any CVC/ZIP)
5. Verify the Order
Check WooCommerce > Orders and Stripe Dashboard (Test Mode) to confirm it worked.
6. Clean Up & Go Live
Delete test orders if needed. Switch Stripe back to Live Mode when done.
⚠️ Tip
Avoid testing with your real admin account if it has a saved payment method.