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# 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](https://fdr-prod-docs-files-public.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ship.docs.buildwithfern.com/44f09edf2574a00e507a6fbf8ef551cbd56977cb14b5a2fe2480a4550901a7ed/docs/assets/images/shipbob-payment-method.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA6KXJSKKNFOCF7G4B%2F20260810%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260810T202805Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-Signature=4a57a2f07f52c3dcd90be645985e314ba5d6048350e4d593e48a621ad1cb1b53&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject)

*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.