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

# Environments

> Test safely in sandbox, then go live in production.

Yara provides two environments. Each has its own API keys, and keys are scoped to a single environment.

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sandbox" icon="flask">
    A safe place to build and test. No real money moves. Use a sandbox API key.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Production" icon="rocket">
    Live environment that moves real money. Use a production API key.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Base URL

Both environments share the same base URL. The environment is determined by the API key you use.

```
https://api.yara.cash/v1
```

## Moving to production

When you're ready to go live:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate a live key">
    Switch to production in the [dashboard](https://dashboard.yara.cash) and create a production API key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Swap your key">
    Replace your sandbox key with the live key in your server configuration. No code changes needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the basics">
    Confirm your webhook endpoints are reachable and your whitelisted destinations are set up for production.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Sandbox and production data are fully separate. Wallets, whitelisted addresses, and webhooks created in one environment do not carry over to the other.
</Warning>