Environments

Apara Checkout operates across two environments: Sandbox and Production. Build and test your full integration in Sandbox before switching to Production.

Sandbox

The Sandbox environment completely mimics the Production environment so that you can test the entire experience before making changes in your live system. No real money moves in Sandbox.

Use Sandbox to:

• Test your API integration end-to-end
• Simulate successful and failed payments
• Validate webhook handling
• Verify redirect URL behavior

Production

Production is for live transactions with real fiat and cryptocurrency. Access is gated behind KYB (Know Your Business) approval.

Key Difference

The API URLs are the same for Sandbox and Production. Only the API keys change.

You can switch between environments using the environment toggle in your Apara dashboard.

Payment Flow (Both Environments)

1. Your server creates a transaction via the Apara Checkout API
2. Apara returns a redirect URL
3. Customer is redirected to the Apara Checkout Widget
4. Customer completes payment
5. Payment status is updated
6. Webhook is sent to your endpoint (recommended)
7. Customer is redirected back to your site