# Sandbox Environment

All Creditsafe REST APIs for Sweden support a sandbox feature, allowing you to build integrations without fetching LIVE data and incurring charges for reports.

## Important: Authentication Uses LIVE Environment

No Separate Sandbox URL for Authentication
Authentication for both LIVE and sandbox services is handled through the **same CONNECT Authenticate endpoint**:


```http
https://connect.creditsafe.com/v1/authenticate
```

There is **no separate sandbox URL** for authentication. The sandbox operates within the LIVE environment.

## How Sandbox Works

To use a sandbox environment for any of the supported services, a specific **Sandbox API service** must be set up in the backend at Creditsafe.

- We provide **separate URLs** for each service's sandbox version
- Authentication tokens are generated using the same CONNECT Authenticate endpoint
- Your user account must have access to both:
  - The service you are integrating with
  - The Sandbox API service
- All charges incurred during sandbox usage are directed solely to the Sandbox API service


**Please refer to the service development manual for instructions on how to make a sandbox request using your chosen service.**

## Sweden REST APIs Supporting Sandbox

The following Creditsafe Swedish REST APIs support sandbox environments and require authentication via CONNECT Authenticate:

- **GetDataUnits**
- **DateCheck Consumer**
- **DateCheck Company**
- **GetSignatory v2**
- **GetData**
- **SPAR Consumer search v2**


## Setting Up Sandbox Access

To access the Sandbox environment:

1. You will need a **signed agreement** with Creditsafe
2. Our **sales team** will facilitate this agreement
3. The **integration team** will provide the necessary credentials to get started


Backend Configuration Required
A specific Sandbox API service must be configured in Creditsafe's backend before you can use sandbox features. Contact the integration team at **[integration@creditsafe.se](mailto:integration@creditsafe.se)** to set this up.

## Authentication Process for Sandbox

Authorization for sandbox requests is handled in the **same manner** as LIVE requests:

1. Call `POST https://connect.creditsafe.com/v1/authenticate` with your credentials
2. Receive a JWT token valid for 1 hour
3. Use the token with the **sandbox service URLs** (not the authentication URL)
4. Tokens work across all services (LIVE and sandbox) as long as your account has access


## Environment URL Information

**Authentication (both LIVE and Sandbox):**


```http
https://connect.creditsafe.com/{version}
```

**Current version:** `v1`

**Service URLs:**
Refer to the individual service documentation for their specific LIVE and sandbox URLs.

## Development Support

The Creditsafe integration team (**[integration@creditsafe.se](mailto:integration@creditsafe.se)**) is available to assist you during the development phase with the sandbox API. They can provide:

- Sandbox service configuration
- Credentials for testing
- Guidance on sandbox implementation
- Support for troubleshooting issues