Getting started
Estimated reading time: less than 1 minuteThis guide walks you through the initial steps to start using ShareRing LINK, from account setup to working with Sandbox and transitioning to the Live (Production) environment.
1. Account Setup
To begin using ShareRing LINK, you need to create an account and access your workspace.
Once registered and logged in, you will be directed to the LINK dashboard, where you can manage workflows, monitor activity, and configure integrations.
Accessing ShareRing LINK
Sign in or create an account
Enter your email address to sign in or create a new account.
You can also authenticate using:
- Microsoft
- ShareRing Me app (coming soon)
Complete authentication
Follow the authentication flow:
- Verify your email
- Set up your account (if new)
- Complete any required identity or access steps
Once completed, you will be granted access to your workspace.
Access the Workflow Query
After successful login, you will be redirected to the LINK dashboard.
From here, you can:
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Manage workflows
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Monitor verification activity
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Configure integrations (e.g. webhooks)
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Access reports and logs
You are now ready to start building and testing workflows in the Sandbox environment.
Sandbox vs Live Environment
All activity in Sandbox is isolated and does not affect real users or production systems.
What’s Next
- Use the template or create your first workflow
- Generate a QR code or link
- Test the end-to-end verification flow
- Integrate webhook handling in your backend
Scan sample QR code
2. Working in Sandbox
By default, all new accounts operate in the Sandbox environment.
Sandbox is designed for development and testing, allowing you to explore the platform without impacting real users or incurring charges.
In Sandbox, you can:
- Use pre-built workflow templates to quickly understand available verification flows
- Create and customize your own workflows
- Simulate end-to-end identity verification processes
- Test integrations such as webhooks and API calls
- Validate your system behavior using non-production data
All data generated in Sandbox is isolated and does not affect Live (Production) environments.
3. Creating and Testing Workflows
Within the Sandbox environment, you can start building workflows immediately.
You may:
- Start from a template for common use cases (e.g. identity verification, age verification)
- Or create a custom workflow tailored to your business requirements
Each workflow defines:
- What data is collected from the user
- What verification checks are performed
- How decisions are made
- Where results are delivered
You can then generate a QR code or link to test the workflow from an end-user perspective.
4. Environment Transition: Sandbox → Live
Once your workflows and integrations have been fully tested, you can proceed to onboard to the Live (Production) environment. For a visual overview of this process, refer to the onboarding workflow:
👉 See: Organization Management → Onboarding Overview
This transition enables:
- Processing of real user data
- Execution of actual verification checks
- Delivery of production-grade results
- Activation of billing based on workflow usage
In the Live environment:
- All data is treated as real and must comply with applicable regulations
- External service integrations (e.g. identity providers) are fully active
- Webhook deliveries represent real verification outcomes
5. Key Differences
6. Recommended Workflow
To ensure a smooth implementation:
- Build and test workflows in Sandbox
- Validate webhook handling and API integrations
- Simulate user journeys via QR codes or links
- Confirm expected outputs and decision logic
- Transition to Live once ready for real usage
Summary
ShareRing LINK provides a controlled path from development to production:
- Sandbox enables safe experimentation and testing
- Live enables secure, real-world identity verification at scale
This separation ensures that organizations can confidently build, validate, and deploy identity workflows without risk to production systems.