Sandbox guides and articles

9 articles from eSMS Africa about sandbox. Newest first.

• Test keys and the sandbox: test the SMS API without sending or paying Create a test key and use the SMS API sandbox to simulate every delivery outcome, webhook and OTP check without sending a real SMS or spending balance. Developer guides· 6 min read
• Testing eSMS Mail in the Sandbox (no real email, no quota) Build and test your integration end-to-end with a test API key - simulated delivery, magic recipients and webhooks, no real email and no quota used. Help· 1 min read
• Build and Test an OTP Flow in the Sandbox (No Charges) A step-by-step guide to building a complete one-time-passcode flow in the sandbox before you spend a cent. Help· 1 min read
• Test vs Live API Keys: Environments and Going Live Understand esms_test_ vs esms_live_ keys, how test and live traffic stay isolated, and how to go live. Help· 1 min read
• Testing SMS Webhooks and Delivery Reports in the Sandbox The sandbox simulates the full delivery lifecycle and calls your webhook exactly as production does - with test keys. Help· 1 min read
• Sandbox Magic Numbers: Simulate Every SMS Delivery Outcome Deterministically simulate delivered, undelivered, failed and billing-error outcomes using magic destination numbers. Help· 1 min read
• eSMS Africa Sandbox: Test SMS for Free with Test API Keys Build and test your SMS integration end to end with a test API key - no real sends, no charges. Help· 1 min read
• Can I test without sending real messages? Yes - use a test API key. Requests are validated and return realistic responses without delivering live SMS or charging your balance. Help· 1 min read
• Is there a free trial or test mode? Yes - create an account and use a test API key (prefixed esms_test_) to integrate without sending live messages. When you're ready, switch to a live key and top up your balance. Help· 1 min read