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

# Sandbox testing guide

> Set up access, configure API keys, and fund your Anchorage Digital sandbox environment.

Follow these steps to get started testing in the Anchorage Digital sandbox.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Apply for a sandbox">
    Contact your dedicated sales or customer experience point of contact to request sandbox access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Onboard to sandbox">
    Follow [Sandbox onboarding](/knowledge-base/platform/developers/sandbox/sandbox-onboarding) to install the demo app, enroll with your QR code, and complete sandbox KYC.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in to the iOS app and web dashboard">
    Open the Anchorage Digital sandbox iOS application. Once your onboarding application is approved, navigate to **Settings** → **Web Dashboard Login** to access the web dashboard.

    | Environment              | URL                                                   |
    | :----------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------- |
    | Sandbox web dashboard    | `https://clientdashboard.anchorage-staging.com/login` |
    | Production web dashboard | `https://anchoragelogin.com/login/`                   |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate API keys">
    If your testing requires API keys, create a permission group and API key for the sandbox environment. See [Permission groups and API keys](/knowledge-base/platform/developers/permission-groups) for full instructions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test your API key">
    Verify your API key by calling the API key info endpoint. Choose one of the following options.

    **Option 1: Developer portal**

    Navigate to the [API Reference](/knowledge-base/api-reference/introduction), enter your sandbox API key in the **Api-Access-Key** header field, and send a request.

    <Warning>
      Only sandbox API keys work in the developer portal. Test production keys in your own secure local environment.
    </Warning>

    **Option 2: Local environment**

    Call `GET https://api.anchorage-staging.com/v2/apikey` with your API key in the `Api-Access-Key` header.

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl --request GET \
         --url https://api.anchorage-staging.com/v2/apikey \
         --header 'Api-Access-Key: {API KEY HERE}' \
         --header 'accept: application/json'
    ```

    ```python theme={null}
    import requests

    url = "https://api.anchorage-staging.com/v2/apikey"
    headers = {
        "accept": "application/json",
        "Api-Access-Key": "{API KEY HERE}"
    }

    response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)
    print(response.text)
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund your sandbox">
    The sandbox supports the following testnet assets.

    | Token                            | Sandbox asset |
    | :------------------------------- | :------------ |
    | Bitcoin (Testnet)                | BTC\_T        |
    | Ethereum (Hoodi Testnet)         | ETHHOODI      |
    | ERC-20 tokens (USDC, USDT, etc.) | USDANCHOODI   |
    | Solana (Devnet)                  | SOL\_TD       |
    | SPL tokens (Devnet)              | —             |
    | BUIDL (Sepolia)                  | BUIDLSEP      |

    <Warning>
      Mainnet addresses cannot be created in the sandbox environment.
    </Warning>

    Public testnet faucets are available online. Contact your point of contact if you need testnet funds sent directly.

    Deposits from external faucets can take time and are not always delivered. If a deposit is received, you must attribute it via API or in the web dashboard — see [Receive digital assets](/knowledge-base/platform/developers/move-money/deposit/crypto).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Testing with an AI assistant

You can also drive read and write API testing from an AI assistant connected to these docs. See [Build with AI](/knowledge-base/build-with-ai/overview) to connect your assistant and pick up LLM-ready docs and ready-made prompts.