> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vida.id/identity-stack/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vida.id/identity-stack/verify/document-ai/ocr-and-document-verification/ocr-and-document-verification-v1/prerequisites.md).

# Prerequisites

### Getting API Credentials

In order to access the authentication API, you will need a client ID and secret

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**Contact Vida Support**

If you haven't got the API credentials, you can reach out to [<mark style="color:blue;">VIDA support team.</mark>](mailto:support@vida.id)
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## Environments

VIDA's runtime environments include both a production and sandbox option

### Sandbox

A testing environment where developers can try out new features and experiment without affecting production.

#### **URLs for sandbox environment**

Please refer to the following  API URLs, which can be used for sandbox environment.

<table><thead><tr><th width="223">API Methods</th><th>Sandbox</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Authentication API URL</td><td><a href="https://qa-sso.vida.id/auth/realms/vida/protocol/openid-connect/token">https://qa-sso.vida.id/auth/realms/vida/protocol/openid-connect/token</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Identity verification  API Base URL</td><td><a href="https://my-services-sandbox.np.vid
a.id/api/v1/verify">https://my-services-sandbox.np.vid<br>a.id/api/v1/verify</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Production

The live environment for end users. Changes can have a significant impact.

#### **URLs for production environment**

Please refer to the following  API URLs, which can be used for production environment.

<table><thead><tr><th width="223">API Methods</th><th>Malaysia</th><th>Indonesia</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Authentication API URL</td><td><a href="https://sso.vida.id/auth/realms/vida/protocol/openid-connect/token">https://sso.vida.id/auth/realms/vida/protocol/openid-connect/token</a></td><td><a href="https://sso.vida.id/auth/realms/vida/protocol/openid-connect/token">https://sso.vida.id/auth/realms/vida/protocol/openid-connect/token</a></td></tr><tr><td>Identity verification  API Base URL</td><td><a href="https://my-verify.prod.vida.id/api/v1/verify">https://my-verify.prod.vida.id/api/v1/verify</a></td><td><a href="https://doc-verify.vida.id/api/v1/verify">https://doc-verify.vida.id/api/v1/verify</a></td></tr></tbody></table>