--- title: "Testing Funnel Checkout in Test/Sandbox Mode" slug: "testing-funnel-checkout-in-test-sandbox-mode" description: "Testing your funnel checkout in ClickFunnels ensures a seamless purchasing experience for your customers. Learn how to enable test mode, place test orders, and review results to identify and resolve any issues before launch." tags: ["funnel", "test mode"] updated: 2025-03-04T15:22:05Z published: 2025-03-04T15:22:05Z canonical: "support.myclickfunnels.com/testing-funnel-checkout-in-test-sandbox-mode" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.myclickfunnels.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Testing 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**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3762771-4bea-47c2-a830-5473d543417a/Images/Documentation/image(87).png) --- ## 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. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3762771-4bea-47c2-a830-5473d543417a/Images/Documentation/image-HINOIQ15.png) 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] > **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. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3762771-4bea-47c2-a830-5473d543417a/Images/Documentation/image(89).png) 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. > [!TIP] > **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**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3762771-4bea-47c2-a830-5473d543417a/Images/Documentation/image-GK16MT2D.png) 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. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3762771-4bea-47c2-a830-5473d543417a/Images/Documentation/yMyrkS7rqMDAwNCq-d0bnlBdsBu0mWo22g.png) 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. > [!CAUTION] > **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](/v1/docs/orders-how-to-delete-test-and-draft-orders) article. ## Related - [How to Create a New Funnel](/how-to-create-a-new-funnel.md) - [Adding Products in a Funnel Step](/adding-products-in-a-funnel-step.md) - [Accepting Payments - Introduction to Payments AI](/accepting-payments-introduction-to-payments-ai.md) - [Setting Up Stripe As a Payment Gateway in ClickFunnels](/setting-up-stripe-as-a-payment-gateway-in-clickfunnels.md) - [Testing Orders in Payments AI Sandbox Mode](/testing-orders-in-payments-ai-sandbox-mode.md) - [How to Delete Test and Draft Orders From Your Workspace](/orders-how-to-delete-test-and-draft-orders.md) - [Testing Orders in ClickFunnels Without a Payment Gateway](/testing-orders-in-clickfunnels-without-a-payment-gateway.md)