How to Test Funnel Checkout in Test / Sandbox Mode

Testing your funnel before launch ensures every element works seamlessly, especially the checkout process. ClickFunnels provides a Test Mode, also known as “Sandbox Mode,” that allows you to simulate user actions without making real purchases, enabling you to verify that everything is functioning correctly. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to test your funnel’s checkout using Test Mode.

Requirements

• An active ClickFunnels account

• A checkout page in the funnel

• At least one product added to the checkout page

• A payment processor (e.g., Payments AI, Stripe) connected or the “Test Purchases” option enabled in the workspace

Why Funnel Testing is Important

Testing your funnel’s checkout process ensures that:

1. Payment gateways and order forms function correctly.

2. Users can smoothly navigate through the funnel, from filling out forms to completing the purchase.

3. You catch potential errors before your funnel goes live, ensuring a better user experience.

Step 1: Enable Test Mode in Funnel Settings

1. In your ClickFunnels workspace, Navigate to the Funnels menu.

2. On the Funnels index page, select a funnel you want to test.

3. Click the funnel’s Name to access the funnel.

4. Navigate to the Settings tab at the top right of the screen.

5. Toggle Test Mode to Yes.

6. Ensure the Credit Card payment method type is selected.

   

7. Click Update Funnel to save the changes. The funnel status will change to “This Funnel is in test mode. You can disable this from the settings menu at the top right corner.”

This will enable Test Mode for your funnel, simulating the checkout process without charging real transactions.

Note:

• Apple Pay and Link Payment can only be tested in test mode with the Stripe payment processor.

• There is no Sandbox or test mode for PayPal checkout. The PayPal option will only appear in funnel Live Mode during the checkout process.

Step 2: Submit a Test Order Using a Test Card Number

1. Preview the checkout page by clicking on Preview in the funnel builder.  

   • You’ll notice a yellow banner indicating that the funnel is in Sandbox Payment Gateway Mode.

   • The test card number will be displayed in the banner. Use the number for testing.

     

2. Enter the following test card details:  

   • Card Number: 4111-1111-1111-1111

   • Expiry Date: Any valid future date.

   • CVV: Any 3-digit number (e.g., 123).

3. Finally, Submit the order. Ensure the transaction flows smoothly, and that confirmation pages, emails, and other post-purchase actions trigger correctly.

Tips:

Always disable Test Mode before launching your funnel live to real customers.

Viewing Test Orders

1. Navigate to Customers > Orders in your ClickFunnels workspace.

2. Click on the Order Number of any specific order to view the order details.

3. Once inside the order details, a yellow banner will appear at the top, indicating that the order was placed in Test Mode.  

   

4. Alternatively, Use the filter options to search for orders placed in “Test Mode”.

Deleting Test Orders

To keep your workspace clean, you can bulk-delete test orders by following these steps:

1. Go to Workspace Settings > General.

2. Scroll down to the Delete Test Orders section.

3. Click Delete Test & Draft Orders to remove all draft test orders from your workspace. This will delete all test and draft orders in bulk, helping maintain clean data in your workspace.

   

4. In the open widget, it will display all the draft test orders. You can select the checkbox Include LIVE draft orders, if you want to remove any pending live orders manually created.

5. Click Delete Orders to confirm the action.

Warning:

This is a permanent action and cannot be undone. Ensure you want to delete all test and draft orders before proceeding.

To learn detail about how to delete the draft and test orders please visit the How to Delete Test and Draft Orders From Workspace article.