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# Sandbox - project

## Overview: sandbox project

A sandbox project is a practice environment where you can test features, simulate workflows, or onboard new team members without affecting live data, which is used for training and experiments that must stay outside production projects.

Do not use sandbox data for official reporting or as a backup of real work.

* Your role must allow creating projects.
* You can find the menu at **Home** or **Projects** - **Create new project** - **Sandbox** checkbox.
* This creates a practice project that does not count toward your project limit and is not included in platform backups.

|| All users who can create projects can create a sandbox project.

## How to create a sandbox project

1. Go to the **Home page**.
2. Click **Create new project**.
3. Fill in the project details as usual.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the project creation form.
5. Check the box labeled **Sandbox**.
6. Click **Create project**.

![Screenshot: Sandbox checkbox on the create project form](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/ea2cfd7bb6130800/skaermbillede-2025-01-15-kl-13_1jskh21.png)

## Results: sandbox project

* The project is flagged as a practice environment
* It is excluded from subscription project limits
* CxPlanner features work as usual for realistic testing
* You can create as many sandbox projects as needed
* Sandbox data is not included in platform backups

## Troubleshooting: sandbox project

| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot find the Sandbox checkbox | Form not scrolled to the bottom, or you cannot create projects | Scroll to the bottom of the create form, or ask a **Company Admin** to confirm your create-project permission |
| Data from sandbox appears missing | Sandbox projects are not backed up | Recreate the test data in a new sandbox, or move real work to a standard project |
| Cannot use sandbox for official reporting | Sandbox is excluded from official logs and live limits | Create or use a standard (non-sandbox) project for production reporting |