> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.box.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sandboxes in Box Platform

Developer sandboxes in Box provide a secure, controlled environment where developers can build, test, and collaborate on applications without affecting the actual data of your enterprise. They offer a safe space to experiment with Box APIs, test settings, try new integrations, and work alongside external partners.

## What is a developer sandbox

A developer sandbox is an environment isolated from your production (live) enterprise setup that keeps development activities separate from real business data.

## Why use a sandbox

Using a sandbox allows you to:

* Safely build apps within an enterprise-linked environment instead of a free standalone account.
* Collaborate securely with both internal teams and external collaborators. Contractors, partners, and other external users can join the sandbox without accessing live systems and compromising security.
* Test apps under realistic testing conditions, as sandboxes inherit your enterprise's plan and add-ons at creation time. If there are any changes to the plan or add-ons, they can be <Link href="https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043697274-Managing-developer-sandboxes-for-Box-admins#:~:text=in%20a%20sandbox.-,Synchronizing,-sandbox%20with%20production">manually synced</Link> by an enterprise admin.

## Accessing your sandbox

Sandboxes in Box are created by enterprise admins. See <Link href="https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043697274-Managing-developer-sandboxes-for-Box-admins">this document</Link>
to learn how to create a sandbox.
When you are assigned as a primary admin of a sandbox, you receive a log-in email from Box with your sandbox user ID.

To access the <Link href="https://cloud.app.box.com/developers/console">Dev Console</Link> inside the sandbox environment and set up a password, click the link in the email. You can also access your sandbox by logging in with your sandbox credentials on <Link href="https://developer.box.com">developer.box.com</Link>.

The sandbox's primary admin can create individual sandbox accounts, giving developers access to a new Box environment that matches the plan of their parent Box enterprise.

### Accessing multiple sandboxes

As a primary admin, you can log into multiple sandboxes. If you want to use this functionality for existing sandboxes, you can remove the unique email address and get a system generated email.

[developer-box]: https://developer.box.com

[syncing-sandboxes]: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043697274-Managing-developer-sandboxes-for-Box-admins#:~:text=in%20a%20sandbox.-,Synchronizing,-sandbox%20with%20production