A sandbox account is a separate environment used for testing. Sandbox accounts allow you to test features such as:
API integrations
Third-party integrations
Program configuration
This testing can be performed without affecting the data or configuration of your primary account.
Sandbox accounts are available as a free add-on with a Premier subscription. If you would like to add a sandbox account or upgrade your subscription, contact our support team.
Sandbox account limitations
Sandbox environments are designed strictly for testing. For this reason, several limitations apply.
Area
Limitation
Account name and domain
Sandbox accounts include "sandbox" in both the account name and program URL. This cannot be removed or modified
Broadcasts
Broadcasts can be created and saved but cannot be sent.
File uploads
File uploads are limited to 50MB per file.
Public access
The guest role cannot be used in panels, preventing public judging tests.
Users
Sandbox accounts are limited to 20 total users to support internal testing
Good to know
Sandbox accounts are intended for testing only and are included with a Premier subscriptions.
"Sandbox" must appear in the account name and URL and cannot be removed.
Broadcasts cannot be sent from sandbox environments.
File uploads are limited to 50MB.
Public judging access via the guest role is disabled.