1. Create sandbox API credentials
In the dashboard: Integrations → API Clients → Create client
Save the response immediately — the secret (
sk_test_*) is shown once. Copy the publishable key (pk_test_*) for the browser widget.
2. Register a widget (optional)
Integrations → Widgets → Create- Environment:
SANDBOX - Min stars:
4(top-rated only) - Link to the sandbox API client you created
3. Embed on your site
4. Verify
Open your page. You should see synthetic sandbox testimonials (not production data). Each card links to a demo EthioReview review URL.5. Go to production
- Create a PRODUCTION API client with your live domain in
allowedOrigins - Create a production widget linked to that client
- Swap
pk_test_*→pk_live_*in your embed snippet - Never put
sk_live_*in frontend code — use it only on your server

