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# How to obtain a Staging (Sandbox) workspace for tests

*Learn how Crisp sandbox mode works for development and staging workspaces.*

If your product runs across production, staging, and development environments, you can use the same Crisp workspace everywhere. When you prefer to keep test conversations and integrations separate, Crisp can provide a dedicated sandbox workspace linked to your paid production subscription.

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# ${color}[#0080dd](How sandbox mode works)

Crisp offers a free staging environment for workspaces subscribed to a paid **Essentials** or **Plus** plan. This lets you test Crisp features in a separate development or staging workspace without polluting your production inbox.

__A sandbox workspace can be useful for testing:__
* Crisp Chatbox JavaScript SDK integrations
* Automated Campaigns
* Workflows and routing changes
* Email and chatbox configuration
* Internal QA before production release

| The sandbox workspace matches the subscription level of your main paid workspace and remains active as long as the production workspace keeps an eligible paid subscription.

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# ${color}[#0080dd](Create a sandbox workspace)

Sandbox mode must be manually validated by the Crisp team. Start by creating the secondary workspace, then contact Crisp support so they can review and enable sandbox mode.

#### ${color}[#445055](Before contacting support)

Create a second workspace on the **Free** plan from [**Crisp**](https://app.crisp.chat). Name it close to your production workspace name, with a clear suffix such as **Staging**, **Sandbox**, or **Dev**.

__For example:__
* **CookieFactory** → production workspace
* **CookieFactory Staging** → sandbox workspace

#### ${color}[#445055](Information to send to support)

Contact Crisp support and share the details needed to identify both workspaces.

__Include:__
* Your production workspace name
* Your production workspace domain
* The secondary workspace name
* The secondary workspace domain
* The secondary workspace **CRISP_WEBSITE_ID**

You can find the **CRISP_WEBSITE_ID** in your chatbox installation code.

#### ${color}[#445055](After support approves the request)

Once Crisp confirms the sandbox request, upgrade the secondary workspace to **Essentials**. You should not be charged immediately while support applies sandbox mode.

__Then:__
* Tell Crisp support that the secondary workspace has been upgraded
* Wait for support to apply sandbox mode
* Log out and log back in to refresh your Crisp app session
* Start using the workspace for development or staging tests

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# ${color}[#0080dd](Eligibility requirements)

To qualify for sandbox mode, the production workspace must be subscribed to an active **Essentials** or **Plus** plan.

__The sandbox workspace should:__
* Be used only for development, staging, or QA purposes
* Have a name clearly linked to the production workspace
* End with a suffix such as **Dev**, **Staging**, or **Sandbox**

||| Sandbox mode is not a second production workspace. It is intended for testing and development usage only.

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# ${color}[#0080dd](Sandbox mode limitations)

A sandbox workspace behaves like a normal paid workspace for most configuration tests, but a few restrictions are applied to prevent it from being used as a production subscription.

__Sandbox limitations include:__
* A sticky banner reminding your team that the workspace is in sandbox mode
* A confirmation step before messages can be sent from the Inbox
* Reduced one-shot Campaign recipient limits, similar to trial workspaces

![Sandbox mode banner in the Crisp app](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/87ae2703583ac800/cleanshot-2025-03-03-at-165128_je53q7.png =1000xauto)

![Message confirmation prompt in a Crisp sandbox workspace](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/87ae2703583ac800/cleanshot-2025-03-03-at-165141_z7j4mj.png =1000xauto)

You can learn more about Campaign limits here: [What are Email Campaigns recipient limits?](/en/article/what-are-email-campaigns-recipient-limits-cmvcqw/)