Get FunnelFox Billing running with a simple subscription product. This guide walks you through creating a product, adding checkout to your funnel, and testing the complete payment flow.
Prerequisites: You need FunnelFox Billing enabled and at least one PSP (like Stripe) connected to your project. See Billing Overview if you haven’t completed these steps.

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Step 1: Create Your First Product

Start with a simple monthly subscription to understand the basics.
1

Navigate to Products

Go to Products in your dashboard
2

Create new product

Click Create Product and enter:
  • Name: “Premium Access” (or your product name)
  • Description: Brief description for internal reference
3

Add pricing

Click Add Price and configure:
  • Amount: $9.99 (or your price)
  • Currency: USD
  • Billing period: Monthly
  • Billing interval: Every 1 month
  • Trial: None (keep it simple for now)
Click Save to create the price.
Why start simple? You can always add more complex pricing later. Starting with a basic monthly subscription helps you understand the flow before adding trials, annual plans, or other variations.

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Step 2: Add Checkout to Your Funnel

Now connect your product to a funnel for customers to purchase.
1

Open funnel editor

  1. Go to Funnels
  2. Select a funnel (or create a new one)
  3. Click Edit to open the Visual Editor
2

Add checkout element

  1. Find the Checkout element in the left panel
  2. Drag it onto your paywall or pricing screen
  3. Click the checkout element to configure
3

Select your price

In the checkout settings:
  1. Choose the product you just created
  2. Select the $9.99 monthly price
  3. Configure display options (if needed)
  4. Save your changes
4

Publish the funnel

Click Publish to make your changes live. The checkout will now work in both preview and production modes.
Common mistake: Forgetting to select a price in the checkout element. Without a selected price, the checkout won’t process payments even if everything else is configured correctly.

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Step 3: Test Your Setup

Always test the complete flow before launching to customers.
1

Enter preview mode

Click Preview in the funnel editor to test without affecting live traffic
2

Complete test purchase

Use these test card details:
  • Card number: 4242 4242 4242 4242
  • Expiry: Any future date (e.g., 12/34)
  • CVC: Any 3 digits (e.g., 123)
  • ZIP: Any valid ZIP code
Complete the checkout process.
3

Verify subscription

After successful payment:
  1. Go to Subscriptions
  2. Find your test subscription
  3. Click to view details
You should see the subscription status as “Active”.
4

Check customer profile

  1. Go to Customers
  2. Find the test customer
  3. Verify their subscription appears correctly
Testing tip: Use different test cards to simulate various scenarios like declined payments or 3D Secure challenges. See Testing Guide for a complete list of test cards.

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What’s Next?

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Add More Features

Now that basic billing works, enhance your setup:

Add Free Trials

Offer 7 or 14-day trials to reduce purchase friction. Configure in the price settings when creating products.

Multiple Price Points

Create monthly and annual options. Add discount messaging to encourage annual purchases.

Upgrade Flows

Build upsell funnels for existing customers. Use customer data to personalize offers.

Retention Offers

Create cancellation funnels with pause or discount options. Reduce churn with targeted offers.

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Production Checklist

Before accepting real payments:
  • Switch to live PSP credentials (not test mode)
  • Test with real payment methods in small amounts
  • Configure email notifications for customers
  • Set up webhook endpoints for PSP events
  • Create customer support documentation
  • Plan for common scenarios (refunds, cancellations)
  • Review retry and dunning settings

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Common Issues

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Advanced Configuration

Once comfortable with basics, explore advanced features:

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International Considerations

Multi-currency
  • Create prices in local currencies
  • Avoid conversion fees for customers
  • Display native currency symbols
Regional Pricing
  • Adjust for purchasing power
  • Consider local competition
  • Test price sensitivity

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Need Help?

If you encounter issues: