Sandbox Mode
Dataspike provides a dedicated Sandbox environment that lets you build and test integrations safely — without using real data or triggering live verifications.Every API endpoint supports sandbox mode and returns simulated responses designed to validate that your implementation works correctly.
How it works
You can enable or switch to Sandbox directly from the API tab in the dashboard.Each environment (Sandbox and Production) has its own API key and corresponding base URL:
| Environment | Base URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox | https://sandboxapi.dataspike.io | Simulated environment for testing API calls and webhook flows. |
| Production | https://api.dataspike.io | Live environment for real applicant verifications. |
- All API responses contain synthetic test data that mimics production behavior.
- Webhooks are triggered as usual, allowing you to test event handling.
- No real applicants, documents, or identities are created.
Webhooks in Sandbox
Webhooks can also be configured and tested while in Sandbox mode.Use the Test button in the dashboard to send a dummy event and verify that your endpoint is working correctly.
You can review delivery logs, inspect payloads, and replay events for troubleshooting.
⚙️ Tip: Ensure your webhook is enabled in the dashboard — disabled endpoints will not receive events.
Going live
Once your integration is verified in Sandbox:- Switch to the Production environment in the dashboard.
- Replace the Sandbox base URL with the Production one.
- Update your API key to the Production key.
Key points
- ✅ Sandbox mode is free and unlimited — perfect for testing integrations.
- 🧩 All Dataspike APIs fully support Sandbox simulation.
- 🔄 Webhooks behave exactly as in production, with test payloads.
- 🚀 Switch to production anytime once your setup is verified.
Sandbox mode helps you validate your integration safely before handling live verifications.