> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kitegateway.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kitegateway.com/dashboard/environments.md).

# Environments

Once you are on the dashboard. You can sign in from here <https://kitegateway.com/signin> for **live** environment or <https://sandbox.kitegateway.com/signin> for sandbox environment.

The **sandbox** is a testing environment that isolates untested code changes and outright experimentation from the **live** environment. When using this environment. No actual payments will be made.

The **live** environment is used to effect actual payments across our different payment providers.

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After you are sure that everything is working well in the sandbox, you can consult our support to take your business live.
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