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

# Environments

> Sandbox and production base URLs, and what differs between them.

## Overview

Trace Finance provides two environments. Use sandbox for development and testing, and production for live integrations.

The sandbox base URL is `https://api.sandbox.tracefinance.com`. The production base URL is shared with you at go-live, after your integration has been validated in sandbox.

## Details

### Sandbox

The sandbox is an isolated environment that replicates production behavior with test data. Use it to build and validate your integration before going live.

* No real money is moved.
* Test credentials are provided during onboarding.
* Data may be reset periodically.

### Production

The production environment processes real transactions and serves live account owners. Access is granted after your integration has been validated in sandbox.

* All operations affect real accounts and funds.
* Subject to full compliance and security requirements.

### Rate limits

API requests are subject to rate limits in both environments. See [Errors](/guides/principles/errors) for status codes and retry guidance.

### Availability

The platform maintains **99.8% uptime** with the exception of scheduled maintenance or unforeseeable events. Scheduled maintenance is communicated at least **21 business days** in advance through official channels.

## Related

* [Authentication](/guides/authentication) — how to obtain tokens for each environment
* [Quickstart](/quickstart) — make your first sandbox API call