# Sandbox **URL:** \ **Category:** HubSpot Ideas\ **Tags:** design-manager\ **Created:** [January 5, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400 "2018-01-05T21:53:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![corrivj](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/corrivj/32/78108_2.png) [@corrivj](https://community.hubspot.com/u/corrivj)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/1 "2018-01-05T21:53:18Z")
What I would like to see is the ability to copy my entire HubSpot environment from a production to a sandbox environment. It would also be helpful if there was a way to move changes from HubSpot Sandbox to HubSpot Production. We have data synchronizaiton processes between HubSpot and D365 which we should be able to test against a copy of our HubSpot production data but in a non production environment. We require our Marketing group to create all workflows in Sandbox and test before ‘moving’ to production. Currently, the only way to ‘move’ to production is to recreate the workflow in production which defeats the purpose of creating/testing in Sandbox. There should be an export/import process for most component of HubSpot, workflows, fields, picklist values, lists/list filters, and so on. Thanks, Jim ---
**Author:** ![sarahsenior](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/sarahsenior/32/52876_2.png) [@sarahsenior](https://community.hubspot.com/u/sarahsenior)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/2 "2018-11-21T16:26:50Z")
100% need this 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![NolGulcher](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/nolgulcher/32/39641_2.png) [@NolGulcher](https://community.hubspot.com/u/NolGulcher)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/3 "2019-08-02T10:34:59Z")
We’re setting up the Salesforce / Hubspot integration and I find it very surprising we have to test this on our actual Hubspot environment. Being able to copy this to a sandbox environment would be an absolute game changer! ---
**Author:** ![WebMechanix-CB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8edcca/32.png) [@WebMechanix-CB](https://community.hubspot.com/u/WebMechanix-CB)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/4 "2019-09-20T18:17:25Z")
We absolutely need to be able to test changes to the database without negatively impacting. We’re making some changes to the sync list for Salesforce and need to make sure it goes smoothly so that hundreds of leads don’t get pushed into Salesforce before we’re ready. ---
**Author:** ![twengler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@twengler](https://community.hubspot.com/u/twengler)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/5 "2019-10-08T11:55:42Z")
We built a software tool for our internal use with HubSpot. Here’s what we can do to help. [HubSpot Portal Replicator](https://www.octoux.com/mergespot_hubspot_hubportal_replicator) While not perfect / our only constraints are in what HubSpot locks down. Example - we can’t copy your email templates. This allows you to push your customized Portal to a Dev account, make modifications in Dev, then push back to the live environment. If you want to give it a go to test it out, [TomW@OctoUX.com](mailto:TomW@OctoUX.com) ---
**Author:** ![lisadiehl](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/lisadiehl/32/22074_2.png) [@lisadiehl](https://community.hubspot.com/u/lisadiehl)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2019, 8:19am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/6 "2019-10-11T08:19:31Z")
We need this too! ![16x16_smiley-happy.png.png](https://d2qpr2jzcazej7.cloudfront.net/original/2X/2/22d5e40d253def47f5f4ea7f0e3e70be19010689.png) ---
**Author:** ![RDmainframe](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/rdmainframe/32/62359_2.png) [@RDmainframe](https://community.hubspot.com/u/RDmainframe)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/7 "2019-12-16T13:48:56Z")
We would like this as well. ---
**Author:** ![twengler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@twengler](https://community.hubspot.com/u/twengler)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/8 "2019-12-16T13:50:53Z")
If you want to use this tool, it’s available. [https://www.octoux.com/hubspot\_portal\_replicator](https://www.octoux.com/hubspot_portal_replicator) Tom ---
**Author:** ![twengler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@twengler](https://community.hubspot.com/u/twengler)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/9 "2020-01-31T13:30:50Z")
We have a solution built that copies all custom fields, properties, workflows, etc. so we push to the dev environment. From here, you can modify Dev (get it right) and then push back to production. We use this internally all the time and have done this for a few HubSpot partners and databases. Some with hundreds of workflows and fields. [https://www.octoux.com/hubspot\_portal\_replicator](https://www.octoux.com/hubspot_portal_replicator) ---
**Author:** ![erik-compiled](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/erik-compiled/32/44643_2.png) [@erik-compiled](https://community.hubspot.com/u/erik-compiled)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/10 "2020-04-08T06:46:01Z")
We need this too. It’s strange to me that this is not available in the product already, as it’s common sense not to mess around with integrations or data manipulations on a larger scale in a production environment. ---
**Author:** ![TiSu](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/tisu/32/35926_2.png) [@TiSu](https://community.hubspot.com/u/TiSu)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/11 "2020-05-05T14:29:22Z")
It should be a must have for a CRM tool, or at least key content like properties, workflow, etc. ---
**Author:** ![harmonyrjones](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/harmonyrjones/32/37375_2.png) [@harmonyrjones](https://community.hubspot.com/u/harmonyrjones)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/12 "2020-09-03T16:03:04Z")
I have an integration I want to test but have to create the 50+ fields in the test account first and multiple workflows. I would like an “export to test account” button that copies at least all of my properties and settings - without contact data - so I can test new features. I understand I can first create in a test account then move into production, and then make sure I’m extending the expiration for my test account at least every 90-180 days. But the initial set up seems tedious. ---
**Author:** ![LordTravis](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/lordtravis/32/84083_2.png) [@LordTravis](https://community.hubspot.com/u/LordTravis)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/13 "2020-09-24T16:07:19Z")
Just echoing the sentiments of others here - fluid transition between a development and live environment is essential. As it stands right now, it is still such a headache to move between the two that I just build and test live as best as I am able. ---
**Author:** ![FelipeFelix](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/felipefelix/32/57767_2.png) [@FelipeFelix](https://community.hubspot.com/u/FelipeFelix)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/14 "2020-10-06T16:36:24Z")
Absolutely need this! When I create a developer account I need to recreate all my properties, pipelines, filters and others. This make inviable to test new features in a safe environment without affecting my production CRM. ---
**Author:** ![bmoalli](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/bmoalli/32/49673_2.png) [@bmoalli](https://community.hubspot.com/u/bmoalli)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/15 "2020-10-17T22:26:41Z")
We really need a Hubspot test(sandbox) environment especially for our salesforce integration efforts. ---
**Author:** ![twengler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@twengler](https://community.hubspot.com/u/twengler)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/16 "2020-10-19T12:33:08Z")
Our software copies your custom fields, workflows, pipelines, etc from Production to Dev Portal. It takes about 5 minutes to run this. [https://www.octoux.com/hubspot-portal-replicator](https://www.octoux.com/hubspot-portal-replicator) Quick call meeting link. [https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/tomw1](https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/tomw1) ---
**Author:** ![azalaquett](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/azalaquett/32/2490_2.png) [@azalaquett](https://community.hubspot.com/u/azalaquett)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/17 "2020-10-30T17:24:32Z")
Agreed! HubSpot has the option to create a Test Account, which is nice, but it would be great to be able to copy over data and test and then push live to production, similar to web development processes. I understand there will be some nuances with not wanting to execute actions on production data when copied over, but would be helpful to have something like this! ---
**Author:** ![FranckP](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/franckp/32/22307_2.png) [@FranckP](https://community.hubspot.com/u/FranckP)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 11:16am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/18 "2020-11-05T11:16:29Z")
Will be really helpful to have such a feature. ---
**Author:** ![ErinC](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/erinc/32/14279_2.png) [@ErinC](https://community.hubspot.com/u/ErinC)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/19 "2020-11-21T00:43:06Z")
This is essential, especially as HubSpot moves upmarket with Enterprise features! ---
**Author:** ![SJD38](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/sjd38/32/102437_2.png) [@SJD38](https://community.hubspot.com/u/SJD38)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400/20 "2021-02-19T15:44:19Z")
How this isn’t already a feature is surprising to me. Definitely needed for any kind of integration testing & updates. [Next page](https://community.hubspot.com/t/sandbox/6400.md?page=2)