Sandbox / test mode

Use test mode to validate your server integration, redirects, webhook verification, and fulfillment logic before enabling live payments.

1. Create test credentials

Enable developer access in the Tempest Touch developer dashboard.
Create or use a test API key. Keep it on your backend only.
Configure a test webhook endpoint/secret if your integration uses webhooks.

2. Create a test charge

curl -X POST https://tempesttouchwallet.com/api/v1/charges \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TEMPEST_TEST_SECRET_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Idempotency-Key: sandbox-order-1" \
  -d '{"amount":"25.00","currency":"USD","title":"Sandbox order","reference":"sandbox-order-1"}'

3. Simulate and verify

Use the dashboard/hosted checkout test controls or the test simulation endpoint where available (POST /test/charges/{id}/simulate with a test key). Confirm your webhook handler verifies signatures and is idempotent.

4. Promote to live

Complete required account/merchant verification and operational checks.
Switch to a live key only in production.
Use live webhook secrets/endpoints and monitor deliveries.
Fulfill only after verified paid events or server-side charge retrieval.