How to Verify Your Startup MRR - LemonSqueezy, Stripe, Polar Guide
Want to prove your startup revenue is real? Here is how to connect a supported payment provider and request verification on ShowMRR.
Why Verify Your MRR?
Self-reported revenue means nothing. Verified revenue means ShowMRR has confirmed your numbers directly from your payment provider API.
Verified startups get more visibility on the leaderboard and build instant trust with customers, investors, and potential acquirers.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create Your Account
Sign up free at showmrr.com. Add your startup with basic details.
2. Open Your Startup
Revenue verification for one startup is available on the free plan. Open the startup you added and choose Connect Revenue.
3. Connect LemonSqueezy
- Go to
app.lemonsqueezy.com → Settings → API - Create a new API key
- Paste the key into the ShowMRR connection form and submit it for validation
4. Or Connect Stripe
- Go to
dashboard.stripe.com → Developers → API Keys - In live mode, click Create restricted key and set Read on Subscriptions, Prices, Products and Coupons, leaving everything else at None
- Copy the key that starts with
rk_live_. ShowMRR rejects secret keys (sk_), which have full access to your account - Paste in ShowMRR
5. Confirm the Result
After the provider accepts the key, ShowMRR calculates MRR from the returned subscription data and records the connection as verified.
Add Your Startup Free →FAQ
What access does ShowMRR need?
ShowMRR uses the connection to read the revenue data required for verification. It does not use the connection to create charges or modify payments. Use the narrowest provider permissions that complete verification.
Does verification require a paid plan?
No. You can add and verify one startup on the free plan. Paid plans add distribution, analytics, and marketplace features.
Can I disconnect anytime?
Yes. Revoke or delete the key in your payment provider's dashboard. ShowMRR can no longer read your revenue, and the verified badge disappears within 72 hours.