> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://routelift.gitbook.io/routelift-api-integration/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://routelift.gitbook.io/routelift-api-integration/getting-started/environments.md).

# Environments

RouteLift provides two environments to support your integration and ensure secure operations:

#### Test Environment

* Used for development and testing.
* Access all API endpoints with your **test API key** from the partner dashboard.
* Base URL:

  ```
  https://sandbox-integrations.routelift.com
  ```

#### Live Environment

* Dedicated to real-time, production operations.
* Use your **live API key** from the partner dashboard to access.
* Base URL:

  ```
  https://integrations.routelift.com
  ```

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#### Switching Between Environments

* Use the appropriate **API key** (test or live) to authenticate requests.
* Ensure your requests are pointed to the matching base URL.
* Requests with a test key to the live URL or vice versa will fail authentication.

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Use this pattern for API calls:

```
{Base URL}/v1/{endpoint}
```

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Let me know if you want me to add examples for making requests in each environment.