> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.voicelab360.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sandbox vs Production

> Understand the differences between sandbox and production environments.

# Sandbox vs Production

VoiceLab360 provides two fully isolated environments.

## Sandbox

* Keys prefixed `vl360_test_`
* 250,000 credits included with the API Sandbox plan (\$19/month)
* Processed by the same infrastructure as production
* Audio outputs are watermarked and not licensed for commercial use
* Workforce and studio endpoints return test data only
* Ideal for integration testing, CI pipelines, and prototyping

## Production

* Keys prefixed `vl360_live_`
* Credits deducted from your plan balance in real time
* Audio outputs are not watermarked and are licensed per your plan terms
* Full talent, studio, and buyer data returned
* Rate limits enforced per plan

## Switching environments

Swap the key value via environment variable when deploying to production. No code changes required.

```bash theme={null}
# Development
VL360_API_KEY=vl360_test_...

# Production
VL360_API_KEY=vl360_live_...
```

All endpoints accept both key types. The environment is determined entirely by the key prefix.