> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gosentrix.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sandbox vs Production

> Understanding sandbox and production environments

GoSentrix provides separate sandbox and production environments.

## Sandbox Environment

**Base URL**: `https://api-sandbox.gosentrix.io`

* **Purpose**: Testing and development
* **Data**: Isolated from production
* **Limits**: Lower rate limits
* **Features**: All production features available
* **Support**: Community support only

## Production Environment

**Base URL**: `https://api.gosentrix.io`

* **Purpose**: Live applications
* **Data**: Real customer data
* **Limits**: Full rate limits
* **Features**: All features + production-only
* **Support**: Full support available

## Differences

| Feature        | Sandbox   | Production |
| -------------- | --------- | ---------- |
| Rate Limits    | Lower     | Full       |
| Data Retention | 30 days   | 7 years    |
| Support        | Community | Full       |
| SLA            | None      | 99.9%      |
| Webhooks       | Test mode | Live       |

## Best Practices

* Develop and test in sandbox
* Use production for live applications
* Never use production credentials in sandbox
* Test webhooks in sandbox first
* Monitor both environments