Environments
API4Business provides two environments for development and production use.
Available environments
| Environment | Base URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Production | https://api.api4business.com | Live data, real verifications |
| Sandbox | https://sandbox.api.api4business.com | Test data, no real verifications |
Sandbox availability
The sandbox environment is being set up. Contact support@api4business.com for sandbox access details.
Differences between environments
| Feature | Sandbox | Production |
|---|---|---|
| Data | Test/mock data | Real government data |
| Rate limits | Relaxed | Standard limits apply |
| Billing | Free | Per-call billing |
| Credentials | Separate client ID/secret | Separate client ID/secret |
Switching environments
Change only the base URL in your API calls. All endpoints, request formats, and response schemas are identical across both environments.
What's next
- Rate Limits — Understand throttling and retry logic
- Quick Start — Make your first API call