{"id":267859,"date":"2026-01-13T04:44:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=267859"},"modified":"2026-01-13T04:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:44:20","slug":"what-is-salesforce-sandbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Salesforce sandbox?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#What_is_Salesforce_Sandbox_Your_Safe_Space_for_Innovation\" title=\"What is Salesforce Sandbox? Your Safe Space for Innovation\">What is Salesforce Sandbox? Your Safe Space for Innovation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#Why_Use_a_Salesforce_Sandbox\" title=\"Why Use a Salesforce Sandbox?\">Why Use a Salesforce Sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#Types_of_Salesforce_Sandboxes\" title=\"Types of Salesforce Sandboxes\">Types of Salesforce Sandboxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#Choosing_the_Right_Sandbox\" title=\"Choosing the Right Sandbox\">Choosing the Right Sandbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#How_to_Create_a_Sandbox\" title=\"How to Create a Sandbox\">How to Create a Sandbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#Best_Practices_for_Using_Sandboxes\" title=\"Best Practices for Using Sandboxes\">Best Practices for Using Sandboxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#Are_You_Ready_to_Play\" title=\"Are You Ready to Play?\">Are You Ready to Play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_1_What_is_the_difference_between_a_Salesforce_sandbox_and_a_production_org\" title=\"H3 1. What is the difference between a Salesforce sandbox and a production org?\">H3 1. What is the difference between a Salesforce sandbox and a production org?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_2_How_do_I_know_if_Im_in_a_sandbox_or_production_org\" title=\"H3 2. How do I know if I&#8217;m in a sandbox or production org?\">H3 2. How do I know if I&#8217;m in a sandbox or production org?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_3_How_often_should_I_refresh_my_Salesforce_sandbox\" title=\"H3 3. How often should I refresh my Salesforce sandbox?\">H3 3. How often should I refresh my Salesforce sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_4_Will_my_sandbox_automatically_update_when_Salesforce_releases_a_new_version\" title=\"H3 4. Will my sandbox automatically update when Salesforce releases a new version?\">H3 4. Will my sandbox automatically update when Salesforce releases a new version?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_5_Does_data_in_a_sandbox_count_against_my_Salesforce_storage_limits\" title=\"H3 5. Does data in a sandbox count against my Salesforce storage limits?\">H3 5. Does data in a sandbox count against my Salesforce storage limits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_6_Can_I_customize_the_data_that_is_copied_into_a_partial_data_copy_sandbox\" title=\"H3 6. Can I customize the data that is copied into a partial data copy sandbox?\">H3 6. Can I customize the data that is copied into a partial data copy sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_7_How_do_I_deploy_changes_from_a_sandbox_to_my_production_org\" title=\"H3 7. How do I deploy changes from a sandbox to my production org?\">H3 7. How do I deploy changes from a sandbox to my production org?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_8_How_do_I_grant_access_to_users_in_a_sandbox\" title=\"H3 8. How do I grant access to users in a sandbox?\">H3 8. How do I grant access to users in a sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_9_What_are_the_limitations_of_a_Developer_sandbox\" title=\"H3 9. What are the limitations of a Developer sandbox?\">H3 9. What are the limitations of a Developer sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_10_How_much_does_a_Salesforce_sandbox_cost\" title=\"H3 10. How much does a Salesforce sandbox cost?\">H3 10. How much does a Salesforce sandbox cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_11_What_is_data_masking_and_why_is_it_important_in_sandboxes\" title=\"H3 11. What is data masking, and why is it important in sandboxes?\">H3 11. What is data masking, and why is it important in sandboxes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_12_Can_I_use_a_custom_domain_in_a_Salesforce_sandbox\" title=\"H3 12. Can I use a custom domain in a Salesforce sandbox?\">H3 12. Can I use a custom domain in a Salesforce sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_13_What_happens_to_integrations_when_a_sandbox_is_refreshed\" title=\"H3 13. What happens to integrations when a sandbox is refreshed?\">H3 13. What happens to integrations when a sandbox is refreshed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_14_Can_I_roll_back_changes_made_in_a_sandbox\" title=\"H3 14. Can I roll back changes made in a sandbox?\">H3 14. Can I roll back changes made in a sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-salesforce-sandbox\/#H3_15_Where_can_I_learn_more_about_Salesforce_development_and_testing_best_practices\" title=\"H3 15. Where can I learn more about Salesforce development and testing best practices?\">H3 15. Where can I learn more about Salesforce development and testing best practices?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Salesforce_Sandbox_Your_Safe_Space_for_Innovation\"><\/span>What is Salesforce Sandbox? Your Safe Space for Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A <strong>Salesforce Sandbox<\/strong> is a copy of your <strong>Salesforce production organization<\/strong> used for development, testing, and training purposes. It\u2019s a completely isolated environment, meaning that anything you do within the sandbox <em>will not<\/em> impact your live production data or users. Think of it as a safe playground where you can experiment with new features, customize existing functionalities, and deploy code without the fear of breaking anything in your real, customer-facing Salesforce instance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_a_Salesforce_Sandbox\"><\/span>Why Use a Salesforce Sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Imagine you&#8217;re building a magnificent sandcastle. Would you build it right on the beach where the tide could wash it away in seconds? Of course not! You&#8217;d build it in a protected area, a sandbox, where you can experiment with different designs and techniques without risk.<\/p>\n<p>Salesforce sandboxes offer the same protection and flexibility for your CRM system. They are invaluable tools for several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safe Testing Environment:<\/strong> Test new configurations, code, and integrations without impacting live data or users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development Playground:<\/strong> Developers can build and modify applications in a safe and controlled environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training Ground:<\/strong> Train new users on the Salesforce platform without the risk of them accidentally altering live data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk Mitigation:<\/strong> Implement changes with confidence, knowing they&#8217;ve been thoroughly tested in a sandbox.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovation Hub:<\/strong> Explore new Salesforce features and functionalities without pressure or risk to your production org.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance and Load Testing:<\/strong> Simulate real-world user loads to identify potential performance bottlenecks before deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Salesforce_Sandboxes\"><\/span>Types of Salesforce Sandboxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Salesforce offers different types of sandboxes, each suited for specific purposes and offering varying amounts of storage and refresh frequency:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Developer Sandbox:<\/strong> The smallest and most basic type, designed for individual developers to work on isolated customizations and code development. It\u2019s ideal for developing and testing small features or bug fixes. It includes a limited amount of storage (200 MB for data and file storage) and is typically refreshed daily.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Developer Pro Sandbox:<\/strong> A step up from the Developer sandbox, offering more storage (1 GB for data and file storage) and the ability to support larger development projects or team collaboration. It\u2019s still primarily for development, but can accommodate more complex customizations. It is also typically refreshed daily.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Partial Data Copy Sandbox:<\/strong> Includes a subset of your production data, along with all of your metadata. This allows you to test code and customizations with realistic data volumes and scenarios, which can be crucial for identifying performance issues. This type includes 5 GB of data storage and can be refreshed every 5 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Full Sandbox:<\/strong> A complete replica of your production org, including all data, metadata, and settings. This is the gold standard for comprehensive testing, staging, performance testing, and user training. It can be refreshed every 29 days, making it suitable for projects that require thorough validation. It includes the same amount of storage as your production org.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Sandbox\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Sandbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Selecting the right type of sandbox depends on your specific needs and budget:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Small projects, individual developers, and basic customizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer Pro:<\/strong> Larger development projects, team collaboration, and more complex customizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partial Data Copy:<\/strong> Testing with realistic data volumes, performance testing, and user acceptance testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full:<\/strong> Comprehensive testing, staging, performance testing, user training, and critical deployments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_Sandbox\"><\/span>How to Create a Sandbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Navigate to Setup:<\/strong> In your Salesforce production org, go to Setup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Search for Sandboxes:<\/strong> Use the Quick Find box to search for &#8220;Sandboxes.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click New Sandbox:<\/strong> If you have available licenses, click the &#8220;New Sandbox&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name Your Sandbox:<\/strong> Provide a descriptive name and description for your sandbox.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose a Sandbox Type:<\/strong> Select the appropriate sandbox type based on your needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create or Refresh:<\/strong> If creating a new sandbox, click &#8220;Create.&#8221; If refreshing an existing one, select the sandbox and click &#8220;Refresh.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wait for Completion:<\/strong> The sandbox creation or refresh process can take anywhere from a few hours to several days, depending on the size and complexity of your org.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Using_Sandboxes\"><\/span>Best Practices for Using Sandboxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regularly Refresh Your Sandboxes:<\/strong> Keep your sandboxes synchronized with your production org to ensure that testing and development are based on the latest data and metadata.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a Sandbox Management Strategy:<\/strong> Implement a clear strategy for managing your sandboxes, including naming conventions, refresh schedules, and data masking policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document Changes:<\/strong> Keep track of all changes made in your sandboxes to ensure that they can be easily deployed to production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Involve Stakeholders:<\/strong> Engage stakeholders in the testing process to gather feedback and ensure that customizations meet their needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automate Deployments:<\/strong> Use tools like change sets, Salesforce CLI, or DevOps solutions to automate the deployment of changes from your sandboxes to production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Ready_to_Play\"><\/span>Are You Ready to Play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Salesforce sandboxes are an essential part of a successful Salesforce implementation. They allow you to innovate, experiment, and mitigate risks without jeopardizing your live data or users. By understanding the different types of sandboxes and following best practices, you can leverage these powerful tools to enhance your Salesforce experience and drive business value.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_1_What_is_the_difference_between_a_Salesforce_sandbox_and_a_production_org\"><\/span>H3 1. What is the difference between a Salesforce sandbox and a production org?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>production org<\/strong> is your live, customer-facing Salesforce environment where your business operations are carried out. A <strong>sandbox<\/strong> is a copy of that production org, isolated from the live environment, used for development, testing, and training. Changes in the sandbox don&#8217;t affect production until explicitly deployed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_2_How_do_I_know_if_Im_in_a_sandbox_or_production_org\"><\/span>H3 2. How do I know if I&#8217;m in a sandbox or production org?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The easiest way is to check the URL. Production orgs typically use <code>login.salesforce.com<\/code> and resolve to <code>naX.salesforce.com<\/code> (where X is a number). Sandboxes use <code>test.salesforce.com<\/code> and resolve to <code>csX.salesforce.com<\/code>. Also, many companies will implement visual cues, like a banner or color change, in the sandbox environment to clearly differentiate it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_3_How_often_should_I_refresh_my_Salesforce_sandbox\"><\/span>H3 3. How often should I refresh my Salesforce sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The refresh frequency depends on the type of sandbox and the nature of your projects. Developer sandboxes may be refreshed more frequently (daily) than Full sandboxes (every 29 days). Refreshing regularly ensures that your sandboxes are up-to-date with the latest production data and metadata.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_4_Will_my_sandbox_automatically_update_when_Salesforce_releases_a_new_version\"><\/span>H3 4. Will my sandbox automatically update when Salesforce releases a new version?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, sandboxes are typically upgraded to the latest Salesforce release shortly before your production org. This allows you to test your customizations and applications with the new release before it goes live in production.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_5_Does_data_in_a_sandbox_count_against_my_Salesforce_storage_limits\"><\/span>H3 5. Does data in a sandbox count against my Salesforce storage limits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, data in a sandbox does not count against your production Salesforce storage limits. Sandboxes have their own separate storage allocation, which varies depending on the sandbox type.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_6_Can_I_customize_the_data_that_is_copied_into_a_partial_data_copy_sandbox\"><\/span>H3 6. Can I customize the data that is copied into a partial data copy sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use sandbox templates to define which objects and data are copied into a Partial Data Copy sandbox. This allows you to select only the relevant data for your testing needs, reducing the refresh time and storage requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_7_How_do_I_deploy_changes_from_a_sandbox_to_my_production_org\"><\/span>H3 7. How do I deploy changes from a sandbox to my production org?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use <strong>change sets<\/strong>, the Salesforce CLI, or DevOps solutions to deploy changes from a sandbox to your production org. Change sets are a built-in tool for migrating metadata, while the Salesforce CLI and DevOps solutions offer more advanced automation and version control capabilities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_8_How_do_I_grant_access_to_users_in_a_sandbox\"><\/span>H3 8. How do I grant access to users in a sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Users in a sandbox need separate credentials. User accounts are copied during the sandbox creation\/refresh process. Passwords, however, are not copied for security reasons. You will need to reset the passwords for your users in the sandbox environment. You may also need to update email addresses to prevent test emails from being sent to real users.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_9_What_are_the_limitations_of_a_Developer_sandbox\"><\/span>H3 9. What are the limitations of a Developer sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Developer sandboxes have limited storage (200MB data and file storage), and they don\u2019t support performance or load testing. They&#8217;re primarily for individual developers working on isolated customizations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_10_How_much_does_a_Salesforce_sandbox_cost\"><\/span>H3 10. How much does a Salesforce sandbox cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Developer and Developer Pro sandboxes are typically included with your Salesforce license. Partial Data Copy and Full sandboxes may incur additional costs, depending on your Salesforce contract. Contact your Salesforce account executive for details.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_11_What_is_data_masking_and_why_is_it_important_in_sandboxes\"><\/span>H3 11. What is data masking, and why is it important in sandboxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data masking<\/strong> is the process of obfuscating sensitive data in a sandbox to protect privacy and comply with data security regulations. It replaces real data with fictional data while maintaining the data&#8217;s format and structure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_12_Can_I_use_a_custom_domain_in_a_Salesforce_sandbox\"><\/span>H3 12. Can I use a custom domain in a Salesforce sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use a custom domain in a sandbox, but the domain must first be created in production and the sandbox selected as the associated org. Management of custom domains for sandboxes is done in the production environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_13_What_happens_to_integrations_when_a_sandbox_is_refreshed\"><\/span>H3 13. What happens to integrations when a sandbox is refreshed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When a sandbox is refreshed, integrations may need to be reconfigured to point to the new sandbox environment. API endpoints, authentication settings, and other integration parameters may need to be updated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_14_Can_I_roll_back_changes_made_in_a_sandbox\"><\/span>H3 14. Can I roll back changes made in a sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you can&#8217;t directly &#8220;roll back&#8221; a sandbox to a previous state, you can revert specific changes by using version control systems, deploying previous versions of metadata, or manually undoing configurations. This reinforces the importance of tracking and documenting all changes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_15_Where_can_I_learn_more_about_Salesforce_development_and_testing_best_practices\"><\/span>H3 15. Where can I learn more about Salesforce development and testing best practices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Salesforce Trailhead offers numerous modules and trails on development, testing, and sandbox management best practices. Online communities like the Salesforce Stack Exchange and the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>, found at <strong>https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/<\/strong>, offer valuable resources and support.<\/p>\n<p>We hope this article has provided you with a solid understanding of Salesforce sandboxes and how to use them effectively. Happy developing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Salesforce Sandbox? Your Safe Space for Innovation A Salesforce Sandbox is a copy of your Salesforce production organization used for development, testing, and training purposes. It\u2019s a completely isolated environment, meaning that anything you do within the sandbox will not impact your live production data or users. 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