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

# Environments

> Travelbase provides isolated environments for development and production operations.

Travelbase operates two separate environments for testing and production usage.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sandbox" icon="flask">
    Used for development and testing. No real bookings or financial transactions are processed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live" icon="rocket">
    Used for real customer bookings and production traffic.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Each environment is fully isolated and has its own API keys, wallets, and data.

## Sandbox

```bash theme={null}
Base URL: https://sandbox.travelbase.ai/v1
API Key Prefix: tb_test_
```

<Warning> Sandbox requests never create real bookings or move real funds. </Warning>

## Live

```bash theme={null}
Base URL: <check your dashboard for the correct URL>
API Key Prefix: tb_live_
```

<Warning> Requests made in the Live environment are real and may incur charges or carrier penalties.</Warning>

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## Comparison

| Feature              | Sandbox     | Live       |
| -------------------- | ----------- | ---------- |
| Real Bookings        | No          | Yes        |
| Financial Settlement | Virtual     | Real       |
| API Key Prefix       | `tb_test_`  | `tb_live_` |
| Intended Usage       | Development | Production |

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