# Test mode

In order to use the SDK in `test mode` you need to use the test SDK key, that you can find in the Straic Backoffice.

> For access to the  "Straic Backoffice" please contact <info@straic.io>.

```kotlin
StraicSDK.testMode = true // false
```

{% hint style="warning" %}
Add this variable before the [`load`](https://carrier-sdk-docs-android.dentwireless.com/getting-started#load) function. \
Disable or remove this variable before releasing to production.
{% endhint %}