#ross_sandbox-testmode-apikes
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magic acorn
Hi 👋
As long as you use the API keys associated with the Sandbox account, no data will change or be impacted on your Live account
halcyon gate
Ok, so if I put the stripe account in test mode, copy the publishable key, and then put it back in live mode I can test it? (sorry for dumb questions, I'm just getting started in this sort of thing)
When I mentioned sandbox account, I was referring to the staging site. I see that stripe also offers some kind of sandbox account, but it seems like it's in preview or beta mode.
magic acorn
The Test Mode toggle on the Dashboard only means that any actions you complete in the Dashboard will be done in Test mode
It doesn't change how your integration works (unless you are creating all your charges in the Dashboard)
But you should also be aware that the objects you interact with must be in the correct modes on both sides (client and server).
So you cannot use your Test mode publishable key to interact with Stripe objects that were created using your Live mode secret key
halcyon gate
lol. and that's where things get confusing to me. I can't see the secret key, (says you can only unveil it "once") and TBH my dashboard in elementor/wordpress doesn't even show the live (non staging) site as connected via the api keys, even though it is connected and is taking payments. I'm sure it's newbie-ness on my part. If I was to kill the staging site, spin up a new one and add inexpensive charges to the existing integration, that won't have any effect on the live site integration correct? I think I got turned around trying to set the Paid Membership Pro into test mode, and it asked me to reconnect. Then I got nervous. I appreciate your time on this and I won't bug anyone again until I've gone through the basics again.
magic acorn
In Live mode, we don't display the Secret Key more than once. But you can copy your Test mode secret key all you want
But I do recommend reviewing our docs on
Test Mode: https://docs.stripe.com/test-mode
API Keys: https://docs.stripe.com/keys
halcyon gate
thank you very much. I appreciate the help. have a great week and a happy holiday. cheers, - r.
magic acorn
You too 👋