What is Sandbox?
The Sandbox environment is FBR's testing system. Invoices submitted here do not appear on your actual FBR tax records. Use sandbox to:
- Test your integration before going live
- Complete all 11 mandatory FBR scenarios
- Practice invoice submission without consequences
- Debug errors safely
What is Production?
The Production environment is FBR's live system. Invoices submitted here are real and appear on your official FBR tax records. Production access requires:
- All 11 scenarios passed in sandbox
- Account status set to "Live" by admin
- Valid production API token
- Whitelisted static IP address
How to Switch
When creating an invoice, you will see the Environment radio buttons on the right side. Select Sandbox for testing or Production for live invoices. Production is disabled until your account is "Live".
Important Differences
| Feature | Sandbox | Production |
|---|---|---|
| Real FBR Records | No | Yes |
| Scenario Testing | Available | Not needed |
| Token Type | Sandbox Token | Production Token |
| Requires Live Status | No | Yes |