generated: '2026-07-19'
method: searched
source: >-
  https://docs.hopae.com/guides/concepts/environments +
  https://docs.hopae.com/api-reference/authentication +
  https://docs.hopae.com/guides/concepts/test-guide
summary: >-
  hConnect provides a full Sandbox environment with test-only credentials. Sandbox and
  Production share the same API structure and responses; only the credentials/key prefix
  change. Real eIDs are NOT accepted in Sandbox — attempts with live credentials fail.
test_vs_live:
  separation: environment-specific API keys (same base API structure)
  sandbox_base_url: https://sandbox.api.hopae.com/connect
  workspace_key_prefix:
    sandbox: sk_workspace_test_
    production: sk_workspace_prod_
  app_credentials: clientId + clientSecret returned once from POST /v1/apps (Basic auth)
test_data:
  eids: Simulated test data only; real eIDs are rejected in Sandbox.
  console_test_guide: >-
    The Hopae Console "Test Guide" lets you check each eID in seconds and preview provider
    flows (In-Console Preview) without leaving the Console.
  note: >-
    Hopae does not publish static magic test identifiers (e.g. fixed test card / SSN values);
    sandbox verification is exercised through provider simulation in the Console. No verbatim
    test values are published to capture here.
production_access:
  requirement: Complete a solutioning call with the Hopae team; production credentials issued after review.
  new_eid_rollout: New eIDs launch in Sandbox first, then are promoted to Production via release notes.
docs:
  environments: https://docs.hopae.com/guides/concepts/environments
  production_test: https://docs.hopae.com/guides/concepts/production-test