> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bango.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Set up your Partner, Sandbox access, authentication, and testing before progressing toward launch.

# DVM onboarding

The Digital Vending Machine® (DVM™) brings Partners together to create and operate subscription propositions.

Onboarding sets up your Partner access, Sandbox environment, and the technical configuration needed to test DVM before production launch.

## Request access

<Steps>
  <Step title="Request DVM access">
    [Submit a request](https://bango.com/enter-the-dvm/) to begin onboarding.

    Bango will create or reuse your **Partner** identity and provide the access needed to start evaluating DVM.

    <Tip>
      Read more about the [Partner model](/partner-management/overview).
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up Sandbox access">
    Bango will provide access to your Partner in the **Sandbox** environment.

    Where regional technical connectivity is required, Bango will also configure the appropriate Sandbox Regional Entity.

    See [Sandbox](/partner-management/sandbox) and [Regional Entities](/partner-management/regional-entities).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Set up authentication and start building

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set up authentication">
    Bango will provide the credentials needed for your Sandbox integration and user access.

    See [Set up authentication](/partner-management/setup-authentication) for the difference between user authentication and API authentication.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build subscription bundle use cases in Sandbox">
    Follow the [quick start bundle](/getting-started/quick-start-bundle) guide to build the minimum end-to-end use cases.

    The Sandbox includes Bango test Partners such as Bango Music so you can test subscription flows before involving a live counterparty.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Test and verify

<Steps>
  <Step title="Test your use cases">
    Verify the required flows using [two-party testing](/testing/testing-overview#two-party-testing) with Bango test Partners, then complete [three-party testing](/testing/testing-overview#three-party-testing) for the intended partnership where required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify in DVM">
    Use [Dashboard](/DVM-dashboard) and [Care](/partner-care/care) to confirm the expected activity and entitlement state.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Move toward production

To bring a production launch through DVM, the Partner leading the launch needs the appropriate DVM License. A Partner may also participate in a launch requested by another Partner who is the licensee.

Production setup can require different configuration from Sandbox, while using the same Partner and technical model.

<Callout icon="trophy-star" iconType="solid">
  You have completed the core DVM onboarding and Sandbox validation needed to progress partnership opportunities toward launch.
</Callout>