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

# Environments

> Development and production environment configuration.

# Environments

Wava provides separate environments for development and production use.

## Base URLs

| Environment | Base URL                     | Dashboard                                  | Purpose                             |
| ----------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| Development | `https://api.dev.wava.co/v1` | [app.dev.wava.co](https://app.dev.wava.co) | Testing and integration development |
| Production  | `https://api.wava.co/v1`     | [app.wava.co](https://app.wava.co)         | Live transactions with real money   |

## Development environment

The development environment is a sandbox that mirrors production behavior without processing real payments. Use it to build and test your integration before going live.

Key differences from production:

* No real money is moved. All transactions are simulated.
* Test phone numbers and document IDs can be used (see [Test Data](/testing/test-data)).
* Nequi orders auto-confirm when you call `GET /v1/orders/{orderId}` (see [Sandbox](/testing/sandbox) for details).
* Daviplata orders accept test OTP codes.
* Webhooks are sent to your configured development URL.
* Rate limits are more permissive.

You receive a separate `merchant-key` for development when your account is created.

### Getting your development credentials

1. Go to [https://app.dev.wava.co/](https://app.dev.wava.co/) and create an account.
2. Create a test store with test data.
3. Fill the compliance form (no required fields in development).
4. Navigate to **Settings > Integrations > API** to get your merchant key.

Direct link: [https://app.dev.wava.co/config#integrations](https://app.dev.wava.co/config#integrations)

## Production environment

Production processes real payments. Before switching to production:

1. Complete your integration testing in development.
2. Follow the [Go Live](/getting-started/go-live) checklist.
3. Submit your UX implementation for review.
4. Switch your base URL and merchant key to production values.

### Getting your production credentials

1. Register your business at [app.wava.co](https://app.wava.co).
2. Complete your business profile with required documentation.
3. Get your production merchant key from [app.wava.co/config#integrations](https://app.wava.co/config#integrations).

<Warning>
  Never use production credentials in development or testing. Use the development environment and its corresponding merchant key.
</Warning>