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

# Environments

Tonder provides two distinct environments for integration: Staging for development and testing, and Production for live transactions.

You will have separate API keys for each environment.

| Environment | Dashboard                                                  | API Base URL                                               |
| :---------- | :--------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------- |
| Staging     | [https://stage.tonder.io](https://stage.tonder.io)         | [https://api-stage.tonder.io](https://api-stage.tonder.io) |
| Production  | [https://dashboard.tonder.io](https://dashboard.tonder.io) | [https://api.tonder.io](https://api.tonder.io)             |

<Warning>
  Always use your Test API Keys with the Staging URLs and your Production API Keys with the Production URLs.
</Warning>

During development and testing, use the **Staging** environment to safely test your integration without processing real payments. Log in to the [Staging Dashboard](https://stage.tonder.io) to retrieve your test API keys and configure your settings. Point your application to the staging API base URL (`https://api-stage.tonder.io`) and use test card numbers to simulate payment scenarios.

Once your integration is complete and tested, switch to the **Production** environment for live transactions. Access the [Production Dashboard](https://dashboard.tonder.io) to get your production API keys, and update your application to use the production API base URL (`https://api.tonder.io`). Never use production keys in staging, or test keys in production, as this can lead to configuration issues and failed transactions.