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# Get Sandbox API Key

> Obtain an API key for testing in the sandbox environment

Generate a sandbox API key for testing and development purposes. Sandbox API keys allow you to create test RFPs, bids, and bookings without affecting production data.

### Request Body

<ParamField body="org_id" type="number" required>
  Your organization ID
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="email" type="string" required>
  Your email address
</ParamField>

### Response Format

```json theme={null}
{
  "api_key": "sandbox_sk_test_1234567890abcdef",
  "environment": "sandbox",
  "org_id": 123,
  "expires_at": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z"
}
```

### Usage

Include the API key in the `Authorization` header for all subsequent requests:

```
Authorization: Bearer sandbox_sk_test_1234567890abcdef
```

### Notes

* Sandbox API keys are prefixed with `sandbox_sk_test_`
* Keys expire after 90 days
* All data created with sandbox keys is isolated and can be reset at any time
* Sandbox keys cannot access production data