This module walks new teachers through setting up a Stripe account — the payment platform Tunelark uses to pay all instructors. If your Stripe account is already connected and working, you can skip ahead to Module 2.

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What is Stripe? Stripe is one of the world’s largest payment processors. It’s a completely separate company from Tunelark — which means your bank information, tax ID, and direct deposit details are never visible to Tunelark staff. They go directly to Stripe and stay there.

Getting to Stripe: Log in to your Tunelark dashboard → Settings → Billing → Set Up Stripe.

What you’ll need: Your legal name (as it appears on tax documents), your tax ID (SSN or EIN), your filing status, date of birth, and your tax mailing address.

Additional documentation: Stripe may request a copy of your ID in some cases — typically if there’s a name discrepancy. Take care of any requests promptly, as payouts can be held until documentation is verified.

Once set up: Your Stripe dashboard is your home for all payment details — direct deposit info, payout history, and tax documents. Tunelark support cannot access or manage your Stripe account.