## Mount an Element

The `element.mount` method attaches your [Element](/js/element.md) to the DOM.
`element.mount` accepts either a CSS Selector (e.g., `'#payment-element'`) or a DOM element.

You need to create a container DOM element to mount an `Element`.
Add an empty placeholder `div` to your payment form for each Element that you'll mount.
Stripe inserts an iframe into each `div` to securely collect payment information.

**Syntax:** `element.mount(...)`

- `domElement` (string | DOM element) **required**
  The CSS selector or DOM element where your [Element](/js/element.md) will be mounted.

### Mount an Element

```html
<form id="payment-form">
  <div id="payment-element">
    <!-- Stripe.js injects the Payment Element -->
  </div>
</form>

<script>
  paymentElement.mount('#payment-element');
</script>
```