Validate request shape, webhooks, and lifecycle logic before going live

The sandbox should mimic enough of the platform to validate request formatting, callback handling, and lifecycle logic without incurring real traffic costs or mixing test and live credentials.

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Base URL

{BASE_URL}/api/v1/{endpoint}

Production

https://api.afriroute.ai

Sandbox

https://sandbox.afriroute.ai

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Fake SMS sends for integration testing

Fake delivery reports and message states

Mock telecom route behavior

Safe experimentation with isolated API keys

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Generate a sandbox API key

Send a first request

Inspect response handling

Wire and verify webhook behavior

Authentication

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Sandbox

Safe first-run environment

Use the sandbox to validate request shape, callbacks, and lifecycle handling before introducing live credentials or real traffic.

Endpoint

{BASE_URL}

curl

curl --request POST {BASE_URL}/api/v1/sms/send \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
    "to": "+251900000000",
    "message": "Hello from AfriRoute",
    "country": "ET",
    "senderId": "AFRIROUTE"
  }'

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