Extensiv Sandbox Overview
Extensiv connects brands and 3PLs to create more flexible and reliable fulfillment networks that exceed today’s high consumer expectations. And with the new Extensiv Sandbox environment, you can now have a safe space to know, learn, and test new features and updates without the risk of breaking and compromising the live environment that houses the real operations data.
What is Extensiv Sandbox?
Extensiv Sandbox provides users with an isolated environment, separate from your live Extensiv account, to help you safely test internal process changes. Sandbox also provides a month of exclusive early access to new features before they are fully released, so you can adjust to updates prior to using them with your live data.
Currently, Extensiv Sandbox only supports access to the 3PL Warehouse Manager and Small Parcel Sandbox.
Differences between Extensiv Sandbox and 3PL Warehouse Manager Sandbox
| Extensiv Sandbox | 3PL Warehouse Manager Sandbox | |
| Link | https://app-sandbox.extensiv.com/ | https://box.secure-wms.com/ |
| Login | email address and password | provided username and password |
| New Feature Access | 4 weeks before the release in the live system | 2-3 days before the release in the live system |
| Applications | Access Extensiv Hub, 3PL Warehouse Manager, and Small Parcel Sandbox. Access to other Extensiv apps sandbox will be offered soon. | Gain access to the 3PL Warehouse Manager application only. |
Inviting Users to Extensiv Sandbox
Adding users to Extensiv Sandbox is the same as how you invite users to the Extensiv platform. For steps on how to add users, go to User Management Overview.
Logging in to Extensiv Sandbox
Access to the 3PL Warehouse Manager Sandbox legacy login will still be available, but it will soon be deprecated. Going forward, access will only be granted through the Extensiv Sandbox login.
The login experience to Extensiv Sandbox is similar to how you access the live environment of Extensiv. It is a recommended practice to set the same password for live and sandbox environments to prevent failed login attempts. In case you forget your password, click on Forgot Password? to reset it.
The Value of Extensiv Sandbox
The Extensiv Early Access Program via Sandbox provides Sandbox users about four weeks of early access to new features and functions within Extensiv in an isolated environment, separate from your live production account. Sandbox and the Early Access Program allow you to test and experiment with new features before they are released to production so you have more time to adapt your processes and train your employees on updates.
Benefits:
- Increased Testing Time
Comfortably experiment with new features and functionality for 4 weeks before needing to implement them into your daily operations and processes.
- System Predictability and Consistency
Plan around the consistent and timed release dates so you always know when new features will be released.
- Increased Training Opportunities
Sandbox environments can be powerful internal training tools to get employees up to speed on new features without risking changes to your live client accounts.
How to Obtain Extensiv Sandbox?
Submit a request by filling out the form in Extensiv Sandbox and Early Access page or contact your Customer Success Manager through email at customersuccess@extensiv.com.