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

# Test environment

> Create, manage, and delete isolated sandbox environments to safely test Spacebring settings and build API integrations without affecting your live network data

A test environment is an isolated sandbox where you can safely experiment with settings and build integrations without impacting your main network and data.

## Create a test environment

The [owner](/docs/administration/owners) follows these steps:

1. On the left-side panel, click your network name > **Network settings** > **Developers**.
2. Click the **Test environments** tab.
3. Click **Create test environment**.
4. Enter the name, timezone, and currency for your test environment, then click **Create**.
5. Confirm the charge. The test environment is created instantly. Click **Open test environment** to begin testing and development.

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<Info>
  You can create more than one test environment.
</Info>

<Info>
  The test environment is a paid add-on. [Pricing](https://www.spacebring.com/pricing).
</Info>

## How test environment works

The test environment fully mirrors the functionality of the main environment, with a few exceptions:

* You can connect [Stripe](/docs/integrations/payments/stripe), [Mollie](/docs/integrations/payments/mollie) integrations, as well as sandbox [PayPal](/docs/integrations/payments/paypal), [Maya](/docs/integrations/payments/maya), or [Authorize.net](/docs/integrations/payments/authorize-net) accounts to the test environment. Other integrations are not available for connection.
* Setting up a custom domain is disabled.
* All email subjects, invoices, receipts, and credit note PDFs include a `[TEST]` prefix and a disclaimer stating they are non-fiscal documents generated for testing purposes only.
* The test environment uses the DropboxSign sandbox for [eSignatures](/docs/billing/contracts/signatures). Contracts sent for eSignature explicitly state that they are not legally binding.
* Add-ons from your live subscription don't carry over: **Visitors**, **Floor plans**, **Member mobile app**, and **Custom MAIL FROM** aren't available. However, [API access](#access-to-api-in-test-environment) is enabled by default.
* You can add any number of [locations](/docs/administration/locations) to your test environment.

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## Delete a test environment

Once you've completed your testing or integration development and no longer need a test environment, delete it. Starting your next subscription renewal, it's removed from your Spacebring subscription and you're no longer charged for it.

The [owner](/docs/administration/owners) follows these steps:

1. On the left-side panel, click your network name > **Network settings** > **Developers**.
2. Click the **Test environments** tab.
3. Click **(...)** next to the test environment you want to delete > **Delete**.
4. Confirm your choice.

<Warning>
  Deleting a test environment permanently deletes all its data. This action is irreversible.
</Warning>

## Access to API in test environment

When operating in the test environment, Spacebring [API credentials](/docs/administration/api-&-webhooks) are accessible to you at no additional cost. This allows you to freely build your custom integrations. These credentials are valid for the test environment only.

To deploy your integration against your live network and data, [purchase the standard API add-on](/docs/administration/billing/make-changes-to-spacebring-subscription#upgrade-subscription) for your live network, then [delete your test environment](#delete-a-test-environment).

## Switching environments

To toggle between your live and test networks:

1. Click the network name in the top left of the admin portal.
2. In the **Network** submenu, select your desired environment.