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

# Environments

> Learn how iDenfy sandbox and production environments work with a single base URL, and how your API key pair determines the active mode.

## Single URL, Two Modes

iDenfy uses **one base URL** for both sandbox and production:

```
https://ivs.idenfy.com
```

Your **API key pair** determines which mode you're in — not the URL. Sandbox keys return test results, production keys trigger real verifications. Your code stays the same, only the keys change.

| | Sandbox | Production |
| - | - | - |
| **Base URL** | `https://ivs.idenfy.com` | `https://ivs.idenfy.com` |
| **API keys** | Sandbox key pair | Production key pair |
| **Documents** | Dummy results, no real processing | Real document verification |
| **Credits** | Not consumed | Consumed per verification |
| **Webhooks** | Delivered to your test endpoint | Delivered to your production endpoint |

<Tip>
  Since the URL is identical, you can switch between sandbox and production by swapping API keys in your environment variables — no code changes needed.
</Tip>

## Sandbox

The sandbox lets you:

* Test your integration end-to-end without real documents
* Simulate different outcomes (approved, denied, suspected)
* Validate webhook handling with predictable payloads
* Test error scenarios and edge cases

See [Testing & Sandbox](/guides/testing-sandbox) for step-by-step instructions.

## Switching to Production

<Steps>
  <Step title="Configure Production Webhooks">
    Set your production webhook URL in [Dashboard → Settings](/guides/dashboard/settings/system-notifications-webhooks-emails).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Secure Your Integration">
    Implement [callback signing](/security/callback-signing) and [IP whitelisting](/security/ip-whitelisting).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test All Flows">
    Verify all verification outcomes are handled correctly. See the [go-live checklist](/guides/testing-sandbox#go-live-checklist).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Swap API Keys">
    Replace sandbox keys with production keys in your environment variables.
  </Step>
</Steps>


## Related topics

- [Dummy Results](/kyc/dummy-results.md)
- [Team Member Management](/guides/dashboard/settings/team-member-management.md)
- [AML Dummy Results](/aml/dummy-results.md)
- [Compliance](/guides/compliance/overview.md)
- [Collecting Multiple Identity Documents](/guides/dashboard/kyb/collecting-multiple-identity-documents-using-idenfy-api-and-.md)


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