Can someone explain what Paypal Sandbox is?

SandyHall · 04-08-2009, 09:19 AM

Hi Everyone,

I've had a Paypal business account for a number of years now.

I've recently been seeing a reference to using the Paypal Sandbox
from some marketers.

I'm not quite sure of it's function.

Can someone please explain what the difference is between Paypal and Paypal Sandbox?

Thanks,
Sandy

SusanneUK · 04-08-2009, 09:30 AM

I only just found out about the sandbox as well. Its a new account where you have to register again, with a different email address to your "real" paypal account, once registered you can play with all the bits and pieces to test out that they work or that you have done it correctly, such as using PayPal IPN. So as the name implies I guess, sandbox, play in it LOL

Cheers
Sue

pjCheviot · 04-08-2009, 09:32 AM

Hi Sandy

Paypal Sandbox is a developers site for testing the functions of Paypal - you can set up dummy accounts, email addresses and bank accounts to enable you to test the various functions of Paypal.

Generally used by developers/merchants as a test bed - Some scripts (eg RAP) have a facility built in where you can "switch" to Sandbox to carry out tests on the product without having to use a live Paypal account. It acts exactly as Paypal would - only there is no "real money" changing hands.

Unless you are using it regularly it can be cumbersome.

HTH

SandyHall · 04-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Thanks for your replies so far,

Can someone give me some direction as to how I
go about starting this Sandbox account?

What I have to do in order to start using it?

Do I open a brand new account?
Do I use it in conjunction with my live account?

I don't understand how it gets started up from Step1.

Anybody know what needs to be done to start a Sandbox account?

Thanks everybody,
Sandy

Mark Brian · 04-09-2009, 12:42 PM

Sandy, are you going to develop a payment system? If not, you should not worry about the sandbox at all. If you like to use it though, you have to create a brand new account.

pjCheviot · 04-09-2009, 12:54 PM

Sandy

Mark is correct - unless you are thinking of testing lots of products/systems as a developer, then I wouldn't think Sandbox would be of benefit to you. Obviously I don't know what your intentions are - but I would suggest having a look at the documentation first:-

https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?c..._documentation

If it is still what you want, then the sign up form is here:

https://developer.paypal.com/devscr?cmd=_signup-run

This account has no tie-in with any of your Paypal Accounts - and is simply a Test Environment.

Hope this helps.

04-08-2009, 09:19 AM	#1
SandyHall Stay Tuned 4 Good News Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 545 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Can someone explain what Paypal Sandbox is? Hi Everyone, I've had a Paypal business account for a number of years now. I've recently been seeing a reference to using the Paypal Sandbox from some marketers. I'm not quite sure of it's function. Can someone please explain what the difference is between Paypal and Paypal Sandbox? Thanks, Sandy

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SusanneUK Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Swansea, South Wales, UK Posts: 981 Thanks: 512 Thanked 182 Times in 123 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Can someone explain what Paypal Sandbox is? I only just found out about the sandbox as well. Its a new account where you have to register again, with a different email address to your "real" paypal account, once registered you can play with all the bits and pieces to test out that they work or that you have done it correctly, such as using PayPal IPN. So as the name implies I guess, sandbox, play in it LOL Cheers Sue
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pjCheviot Don't Just Sit There! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE UK Posts: 748 Thanks: 498 Thanked 231 Times in 208 Posts Social Networking	Re: Can someone explain what Paypal Sandbox is? Hi Sandy Paypal Sandbox is a developers site for testing the functions of Paypal - you can set up dummy accounts, email addresses and bank accounts to enable you to test the various functions of Paypal. Generally used by developers/merchants as a test bed - Some scripts (eg RAP) have a facility built in where you can "switch" to Sandbox to carry out tests on the product without having to use a live Paypal account. It acts exactly as Paypal would - only there is no "real money" changing hands. Unless you are using it regularly it can be cumbersome. HTH
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04-09-2009, 12:29 PM	#4
SandyHall Stay Tuned 4 Good News Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 545 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Can someone explain what Paypal Sandbox is? Thanks for your replies so far, Can someone give me some direction as to how I go about starting this Sandbox account? What I have to do in order to start using it? Do I open a brand new account? Do I use it in conjunction with my live account? I don't understand how it gets started up from Step1. Anybody know what needs to be done to start a Sandbox account? Thanks everybody, Sandy

04-09-2009, 12:42 PM	#5
Mark Brian Spartan Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PH Posts: 903 Thanks: 122 Thanked 144 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Can someone explain what Paypal Sandbox is? Sandy, are you going to develop a payment system? If not, you should not worry about the sandbox at all. If you like to use it though, you have to create a brand new account.

04-09-2009, 12:54 PM	#6
pjCheviot Don't Just Sit There! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE UK Posts: 748 Thanks: 498 Thanked 231 Times in 208 Posts Social Networking	Re: Can someone explain what Paypal Sandbox is? Sandy Mark is correct - unless you are thinking of testing lots of products/systems as a developer, then I wouldn't think Sandbox would be of benefit to you. Obviously I don't know what your intentions are - but I would suggest having a look at the documentation first:- https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?c..._documentation If it is still what you want, then the sign up form is here: https://developer.paypal.com/devscr?cmd=_signup-run This account has no tie-in with any of your Paypal Accounts - and is simply a Test Environment. Hope this helps.
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