Sandbox & Test Environment
Build and test your Metro 2 integration in a production-identical sandbox. Separate API keys, simulated SFTP endpoints, and the same validation engine mean your integration is battle-tested before the first real submission.
How it works
Four steps from sandbox to production confidence.
Get test API keys
Generate sandbox API keys from the dashboard. Test keys are clearly labeled and isolated from your production environment.
Submit test data
Create records, upload files, and trigger processing using your test keys. All sandbox data is tagged and never reaches the bureaus.
Validate results
Review validation results, generated files, and webhook deliveries. The sandbox runs the same validation engine as production.
Go live with confidence
Follow the go-live checklist to swap test keys for production keys. Your integration is already proven before the first real submission.
Everything you need to test with confidence
The sandbox replicates every aspect of the production environment so you can validate your integration end-to-end before going live.
Separate test and live API keys
Each environment has its own API keys. Test keys are prefixed and visually distinct so there is no risk of accidental production calls.
Environment-tagged records
All records created in the sandbox are tagged as test data. They are processed through the same pipeline but never submitted to any bureau.
Simulated SFTP endpoints
Test your SFTP integration against sandbox endpoints that behave identically to production. Validate file drops and pickup workflows end-to-end.
Production-identical validation rules
The sandbox runs the exact same Metro 2 validation engine as production. Catch formatting errors, missing fields, and business rule violations before going live.
Test webhook delivery
Trigger test webhook events from the sandbox to verify your endpoint handles every event type correctly before you start receiving production events.
Go-live checklist
A step-by-step checklist guides you through everything needed for production readiness: API key swap, webhook configuration, bureau credentials, and notification setup.
Same API, different keys
Every API endpoint works identically in sandbox and production. Swap your test key for a live key and your integration is ready for bureau submissions with zero code changes.
- Identical endpoints for test and production
- Prefixed API keys for clear environment distinction
- Test data automatically isolated from live records
- Go-live checklist built into the dashboard
Ready to test your integration?
Sign up and get instant sandbox access. Submit test records, validate files, and trigger webhooks in a safe environment before going live with the bureaus.