## API Environments
The Ripple Collection APIs offers the following environments:
| <div style="width:90px">Environment</div> | Base URL | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
| Sandbox | `https://docs.ripple.com/products/collections/_mock/api/collections` | Sandbox environment with mock data which does not require auth. |
| UAT | `https://api.test.ripple.com` | UAT environment with simulated transactions. |
| Production | `https://api.ripple.com` | Production environment |

For guides on API authentication, idempotency, and webhook verification, see the sidebar.