# WhatsApp Business API for Test Environment

WhatsApp offers a test environment called the WhatsApp Business API sandbox, which allows you to experiment and test your integrations with the WhatsApp Business API before going live.&#x20;

It offers the simulated environment where you can send or receive messages without affecting the real WhatsApp users.&#x20;

### Which supported providers offer 'Test' environment?&#x20;

There are two providers with which you can setup the test environment to test your flow on WhatsApp, they are;&#x20;

1. Twilio&#x20;
2. 360Dialog
