Ivy’s Test Mode lets you safely test your integration without moving real money. Simulate payments, refunds, and more—so you can catch bugs and verify your workflow before going live.
Ivy Dashboard showing Test Mode activated

Test Mode activated in the Ivy Dashboard

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How to use Test Mode

1

Enable Test Mode in the Dashboard

Toggle the Test Mode switch at the top right of your Ivy Dashboard. This gives you access to test API keys and the sandbox environment.
2

Use Test API Keys

Find your test API key in the integration section. Use it to make requests to the Ivy Sandbox API: https://api.sand.getivy.de.
3

Simulate Transactions

Simulate success and error scenarios right from the Dashboard with the “Sandbox Tools” tab.
4

Switch to Live Mode When Ready

When you’re ready to accept real payments, activate your account, toggle off test mode, and use your live API keys.
You can simulate different payment and payout scenarios directly from the Dashboard:
Ivy Dashboard simulating incoming payments in Test Mode

Simulating incoming payments in Test Mode

Ivy Dashboard simulating customer payouts in Test Mode

Simulating customer payouts in Test Mode

Test mode and live mode are separate. Objects created in one mode are not accessible in the other. For example, a test-mode order can’t be used in a live payment.
The Test Mode toggle in the Dashboard does not affect your integration code. Your API keys and base URL determine the mode.
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