Getting Started
Sandbox Setup
Configure your sandbox environment for development and testing.
The Cresora sandbox is a full-featured replica of production with no real money movement. Every API endpoint, webhook event, and portal action available in production is available in the sandbox.
Environment details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| API host | https://api.cresoracommerce.com (same as production) |
| Key prefix | csk_test_ |
| Test mode indicator | "test_mode": true on all responses |
🔁Mode
There is no separate sandbox URL. The same API host serves both modes — the key prefix selects the environment.
Creating a test merchant
Before you can process payments, you need a merchant under your partner account. In the Partner Portal:
- Go to Merchant Management → New Merchant
- Fill in the required fields (business name, MCC, processing volume estimate)
- Submit for sandbox approval — sandbox merchants are approved instantly
The returned merchant_id (format: mrch_xxxxxxxxxx) is used in all payment API calls.
Next
With a test merchant ID, proceed to First API call →