> This page is for version 2026-01.
> For other versions, use one of these documentation indexes:
> - 2026-07 (default): https://developer.shipbob.com/2026-07/llms.txt
> - 2026-01: https://developer.shipbob.com/2026-01/llms.txt
> - 2025-07: https://developer.shipbob.com/2025-07/llms.txt
> - v2.0 (deprecated): https://developer.shipbob.com/v2.0/llms.txt
> - v1.0 (deprecated): https://developer.shipbob.com/v1.0/llms.txt
> - Experimental: https://developer.shipbob.com/experimental/llms.txt

> For clean Markdown of any page, append .md to the page URL.
> For a complete documentation index, see https://developer.shipbob.com/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://developer.shipbob.com/_mcp/server.

# Setup Sandbox on ShipBob Logistics

Follow these steps to setup a sandbox account with ShipBob Logistics

## Create sandbox account

1. Sign up for our Sandbox environment, [here](https://webstage.shipbob.dev/app/merchant/#/SignUp?utm_source=app_partner).
2. Validate your email address to activate your account.

## Add a Payment Method

1. Navigate to **Finances > Payment Methods** in the ShipBob dashboard: [Payment Methods](https://webstage.shipbob.dev/app/merchant/#/Payment).
2. Click **Link Credit Card**.
3. Enter the following details:
   * **Card Number**: `4242 4242 4242 4242`
   * **CVC**: Any 3-digit number
   * **Expiration Date**: Any future MM/YY
   * **Zip Code**: Any valid zip code
4. Click **Add Credit Card**.

![Payment Methods Overview](/_fern-img/44f09edf2574a00e507a6fbf8ef551cbd56977cb14b5a2fe2480a4550901a7ed.webp)

*Credit card entry form*

## Get Authentication Token

Obtain your **ShipBob Logistics auth token** by contacting a ShipBob team member.

## Next steps

* ShipBob Logistics: [https://developer.shipbob.com/logistics/overview](https://developer.shipbob.com/logistics/overview)
* Rate shopping: [https://developer.shipbob.com/logistics/rate-shopping](https://developer.shipbob.com/logistics/rate-shopping)

## Need Help?

Contact the ShipBob support team for assistance with setup or troubleshooting.