# Test Mode

By default, Upzelo will connect in live mode. It is highly recommended that you first set up your account using test mode so that you can fully explore the system and integrate it into your dev/staging environment so as to not affect any live data unintentionally.

Test mode is completely isolated from live mode so there is no way that any operations can affect live data. It is recommended that you add your test mode API keys from your payment provider to Upzelo test mode. Some payment providers, unfortunately, do not offer a test mode, in these cases, it is best to use a separate account for testing.

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Test mode can be turned on from the sub-menu activated by clicking the cog icon at the bottom left of the Upzelo dashboard.
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<figure><img src="/files/VvkJR37w61NJxBIIPjVs" alt="Submenu with test mode toggle "><figcaption><p>Sub menu with test mode toggle</p></figcaption></figure>


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