Sandbox Mode
Sandbox Mode
How to test without consuming your live quota.
Essentials
Sandbox Mode
Use sandbox to validate requests without consuming production quota.
Testing flow
Make a requestUse the sandbox endpoint and your sandbox API key.
Review JSONCheck the response shape before touching live mode.
Fix errorsResolve auth or quota problems before promoting to production.
Common mistakes
Wrong key
Sandbox and live keys are not interchangeable.
Wrong path
Make sure the endpoint path matches the docs.