# Test and Live mode

The Adjutor API service provides two distinct nodes to facilitate seamless API integration and operation, the test and live modes. This allows you safely test each of the API services rigorously before integration and go-live, and with no extra cost.

### **Test Mode**

The test mode is designed for developers and integrators to simulate the platform’s functionality without using real data or affecting live operations. These API calls return dummy data and are at 0 cost. This provides the developer with the opportunity to explore all of the services without any business or cost implications.

This mode is available to all API users, including those who are KYC validated and those who aren't.

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**Note**:

This is the only mode available to users who are not KYC validated. This ensures all round compliance and reduces the risk of fraudulent activities. 
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### **Live Mode**

This is the primary production environment which returns actual user data and comes at a cost. However, we have a no hit no charge policy so you get charged for only succesful API calls. 

### How to switch between modes

This follows a simlar process for creating an application as discussed in the section: [Making your first API call](/introduction/making-your-first-api-call.md). Find the steps below:

1. Create an application or select
2. On the top right corner of your screen, you are presented with a toggle. By default, this is in test mode. However, to switch to live mode, you need to submit your KYC and have all your documents approved. The guide on how to do this can be found in this section [Getting Started](/introduction/getting-started.md).

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Toggling between test and live mode on Adjutor
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Note:

The API keys for both the test and live mode are the same, as well as the base URLs. The only change that needs to be made is in the app section of the Adjutor web application.
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