> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.dojah.io/user-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.dojah.io/user-manual/developers/configuration/api-keys/sandbox-and-live-environment.md).

# Sandbox and Live Environment

Access to two environments: Sandbox and Live. Users can easily build in the sandbox environment and move to live when you are production-ready. From the dashboard, users can seamlessly switch between

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**SANDBOX ENVIRONMENT**\
In the sandbox environment, you have a **default app** that you can edit or you can **create an app** from scratch.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2FASQeFE1p0wZV9VyZiO1R%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.24.26.png?alt=media&amp;token=d9739536-6067-46f9-a989-94f710cc602c" alt=""><figcaption><p>An overview of configuration in the sandbox environment</p></figcaption></figure>

1\) By clicking on <mark style="color:blue;">create an app</mark>, a side modal shows that requires users to enter a name, upload a logo, and select a primary color

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2FjmyiTaadq08vh9hG1JBM%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.24.58.png?alt=media&amp;token=6dc7241c-a29c-4ec7-a0c8-f77279093fd0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create an app button highlighted</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2FvnyXgVgcs0e1M0z2MGnN%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.28.17.png?alt=media&amp;token=afc12658-b87c-4c32-8fd8-33e6adfbae32" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create an app side-modal</p></figcaption></figure>

2\) In the sandbox environment, users can **copy** public API keys or **generate** a new key.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2FNlbukl2REmr6zfmyE0ah%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.25.02.png?alt=media&amp;token=287105bd-dea7-4554-9067-2da33a3fe677" alt=""><figcaption><p>Copy API keys or generate new keys</p></figcaption></figure>

3\) In the sandbox environment, users can unveil their private API keys by clicking on the <mark style="color:blue;">reveal keys</mark> button

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2FNB7DiGcMZJJOMxLADSTJ%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.25.04.png?alt=media&amp;token=893f7784-22c2-4781-9af7-d9b4041864e9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Private API keys</p></figcaption></figure>

**PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT**

1\) By <mark style="color:blue;">toggling</mark> from the sandbox to the production environment, users can create an app and perform live verification with real data.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2FvgJfxQQ6m2MbzGXuFwkt%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.30.13.png?alt=media&amp;token=03e2e4e3-ce84-4482-9721-26029730e40b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Toggled from sandbox to production</p></figcaption></figure>

2\) Users can always access their private by clicking on reveal keys while they can access public keys by copying them. Users can also choose to <mark style="color:blue;">generate</mark> new public keys in production mode.

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2FP7hRqkAkxLZdwxHFxOXY%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.31.51.png?alt=media&amp;token=8909be2c-976d-4c53-a9d6-34b755a0c4be" alt=""><figcaption><p>Public API keys and Private API keys are  highlighted above</p></figcaption></figure>

3\) Users can create an app by <mark style="color:blue;">clicking</mark> on the create app button which triggers a side modal for them to enter information such as app name, select colors, etc.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3296995301-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2pgHlRJB7EejHn55UcwX%2Fuploads%2Fk6AD70veJkaVIzEhvZYI%2FScreenshot%202024-06-03%20at%2016.31.57.png?alt=media&amp;token=b225bf97-0e99-4a6b-8df1-9ec23bc41916" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create an app in production</p></figcaption></figure>
