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

# Environments

Platnova provides two distinct environments to support your development workflow: a sandbox environment for testing and a live environment for production use.

## Environment Comparison

| Feature       | Sandbox Environment                   | Live Environment                      |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Base URL**  | `https://sandbox.api.platnova.co`     | `https://api.platnova.com`            |
| **Purpose**   | Development, testing, and integration | Production use with real transactions |
| **Data Type** | Test data (simulated)                 | Real data (actual money and accounts) |
| **Approval**  | No approval needed                    | Production approval required          |

<Tip>
  Always test your integration thoroughly in the sandbox environment before moving to production.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  Only use the live environment after thorough testing in sandbox and receiving approval from our compliance team.
</Warning>

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Sandbox">
    ```bash theme={null}
    # Sandbox API calls
    curl -X POST https://sandbox.api.platnova.co/v1/cards \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_SANDBOX_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"user_id": "test_user_123", "spending_limit": 1000}'
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Live">
    ```bash theme={null}
    # Live API calls
    curl -X POST https://api.platnova.com/v1/cards \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LIVE_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"user_id": "user_123", "spending_limit": 1000}'
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## API Keys

Each environment requires separate API keys. Your sandbox and live API keys are managed independently in your dashboard.

<Info>
  Sandbox API keys are clearly marked and cannot be used in the live environment. Similarly, live API keys cannot be used in sandbox.
</Info>

## Webhooks

Both environments support Webhooks.

<Check>
  Configure webhooks for both environments to ensure your integration works seamlessly when moving to production.
</Check>

## Rate Limits

Rate limits are more generous in the sandbox environment to support development and testing:

* **Sandbox**: Higher limits for testing and development
* **Live**: Standard production limits based on your plan

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Contact Support">
    Reach out to [support@platnova.com](mailto:support@platnova.com) to begin your onboarding process and get access to both environments.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sandbox Testing">
    Start with the sandbox environment to test your integration and verify all functionality works as expected.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Compliance Review">
    Complete all compliance requirements and receive approval for live environment access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Production Deployment">
    Once approved, deploy your integration using the live environment for real transactions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Need Help?

* **Environment Setup**: Contact [support@platnova.com](mailto:support@platnova.com) for environment access
* **Testing Support**: Get help with sandbox testing and integration verification
* **Production Approval**: Work with our compliance team for live environment access