Sandbox Configuration and Activation

This guide explains how to set up and activate your FinHub sandbox environment, allowing you to test and develop your integration before moving to production.

Sandbox Overview

The FinHub sandbox is a fully functional testing environment that mimics the production environment. It allows you to:

• Test API integrations without affecting real data or transactions
• Explore API capabilities and features
• Develop and debug your integration
• Validate your implementation against FinHub requirements

Prerequisites

Before configuring your sandbox, ensure you have:

1. Completed the registration process as a FinHub API client
2. Received your sandbox tenant credentials via email
3. Access to the FinHub Developer Portal

Sandbox Characteristics

Sandbox Configuration Steps

Step 1: Access the Developer Portal

Log in to the FinHub Sandbox Portal using the credentials provided during registration:

1. Navigate to https://sandbox.finhub.cloud
2. Enter your sandbox username and password
3. Complete any required verification

Step 2: Create a Sandbox Tenant

1. Navigate to the “Sandbox” section in the Developer Portal
2. Click “Create New Sandbox Tenant”
3. Fill in the required information:
   • Tenant name
   • Technical contact information
   • Selected products for testing
4. Submit the form to create your sandbox tenant

   Step 3: Configure API Access

5. Once your sandbox tenant is created, navigate to the “API Access” section
6. Generate your client credentials:
   • Client ID: Your unique identifier for API requests
   • Client Secret: Your secret key (keep this secure!)
7. Note down these credentials as they will be required for authentication