# Prerequisites

Before using Hosted Merchant Onboarding, complete the initial account setup and integration steps.

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**Request sandbox access**

Submit a request to access the sandbox environment for testing using:

* An Access Key
* One or more Hierarchy Node Keys to identify merchant portfolio

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Sandbox and Production environments use different access credentials.
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**Configure integration settings**

Collaborate with Xplor Pay representative to configure any required default settings for your integration.
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**Provide webhook URLs**

Provide key URLs to receive status updates during the merchant onboarding process.
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