# Create a Sandbox Project
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/transaction-insights/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/sandbox-access-tutorial/index.md

This guide walks through the steps required to create the Transaction Insights API project and how to gain access to the sandbox environment.

## Create a project {#create-a-project}

1. To begin, you should go to your dashboard. You can do this by clicking on the [Projects](https://developer.mastercard.com/dashboard) option in the menu.
2. You can create a new project by clicking the **Create New Project** button in the upper right portion of the screen. ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/transaction-insights/uploads/create_project.png)

## Add the project details {#add-the-project-details}

Create a new project with Transaction Insights API and get set up for sandbox testing.
Note: Select **Yes** if you are creating a project on behalf of a client; otherwise, select **No**.

![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/transaction-insights/uploads/add_project_details.png)

## Select API Service {#select-api-service}

1. Click the **Select your API service** drop-down list and select "mexicoinsights". ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/transaction-insights/uploads/select_api_service.png)
2. Click the **Commercial countries** drop-down list and select "Mexico".
3. Click **Proceed**.

## Add the project credentials {#add-the-project-credentials}

You are required to create credentials and capture the Keystore password and key alias. The Keystore password is used in conjunction with the .p12 file and client ID for OAuth authentication.

1. Enter the **Key alias** and **Keystore password** . The Keystore password is used in conjunction with the .p12 file and Client ID for OAuth authentication. These credentials will give you access to the sandbox service in this project. ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/transaction-insights/uploads/add_project_credentials.png)
2. Click **Proceed**.

## Creating your sandbox project {#creating-your-sandbox-project}

1. Your sandbox project has been successfully created. Click the **Download key file** button and save the key file in a safe place since this would be your only chance to download this file. ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/transaction-insights/uploads/download_sandbox_keys.png)
2. Click **Open Project** to proceed.

After confirmation, you will receive an email confirming the provisioning request and keys.

## Project summary {#project-summary}

* Your sandbox project has been successfully created. ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/transaction-insights/uploads/request_prod_access.png)
* You can navigate to **Sandbox credentials** to view the sandbox project credentials details. ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/transaction-insights/uploads/sandbox_credentials.png)