> 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/smart-kyc-fraud-api/api-integration/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.

Steps to getting Sandbox API Credentials.

### Production

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

Steps to getting Production API Credentials.

### **URLs for production and sandbox environment**

Please refer to the following  API URLs, which can be used for production and sandbox environments.

<table><thead><tr><th width="130.0875244140625">API Methods</th><th width="510.3123779296875">API URL</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sandbox</td><td><a href="https://services-sandbox.vida.id/main/v2/services/fraud">https://services-sandbox.vida.id/main/v2/services/fraud</a></td></tr><tr><td>Production</td><td><a href="https://services.vida.id/main/v2/services/fraud">https://services.vida.id/main/v2/services/fraud </a></td></tr></tbody></table>