Sandbox Environment

Test your integration safely before going live

The Revuloop sandbox provides a complete testing environment where you can develop and test your integration without affecting production data or consuming real credits.

Isolated Data

Completely separate from production

Unlimited Testing

No credit consumption in sandbox

Easy Reset

Clear all test data instantly

Test vs Live API Keys

API keys are distinguished by their prefix. Always use test keys during development:

Key Type	Prefix	Environment	Credits
Organization Test Key	rlk_test_	Sandbox	Unlimited (mock)
Organization Live Key	rlk_live_	Production	Deducted from balance
Partner Test Key	rlpk_test_	Sandbox	Unlimited (mock)
Partner Live Key	rlpk_live_	Production	Billed to partner
Embed Token	rlet_	Based on parent key	Inherits from parent

Getting Started with Sandbox

Create a Test API Key

Navigate to your organization settings and create a new API key. Select "Test" as the environment.

Create Test Key

Use the Same API Endpoints

The sandbox uses the same API endpoints as production. The environment is determined by your API key prefix.

# Test environment (sandbox)
curl -X GET "https://revuloop.com/api/v1/surveys" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer rlk_test_your_test_key"

# Production environment
curl -X GET "https://revuloop.com/api/v1/surveys" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer rlk_live_your_live_key"

Test Your Integration

Create surveys, submit responses, test webhooks, and verify your integration works correctly before switching to live keys.

Sandbox Behavior Differences

Credits are simulated

Credit deductions are tracked but not actually charged. Your test account has unlimited mock credits.

Emails are not sent

Survey invitations and reminders are logged but not actually delivered to recipients in sandbox mode.

Webhooks work normally

Webhook events are fired to your configured endpoints, making it easy to test your webhook handling.

AI features use mock responses

Smart Surveys and AI analytics return realistic mock data without consuming AI credits.

Data isolation

Test data is completely isolated from production. Surveys created with test keys won't appear in your live dashboard.

Working with Test Data

The sandbox environment starts empty. Create your own test surveys and data to develop against:

Create test surveys

Use the API or dashboard to create surveys specifically for testing your integration.

Submit test responses

Submit responses via the API to test your response handling and webhook integrations.

Test at your own pace

Sandbox data persists until you delete it, giving you full control over your test environment.

Going Live Checklist

Before switching to production, verify these items:

All API endpoints tested with test keys

Webhook endpoint receives and processes events correctly

Error handling implemented for all API errors

Rate limit handling with exponential backoff

API key stored securely (not in client-side code)

Environment variables configured for live keys

Rate Limiting API Reference