---
title: Demo Environment
description: Use the demo environment to try out the Documenso platform and its features.
---

import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

## Overview

The demo (staging) environment is a sandbox environment that replicates the production environment. It has the same features and capabilities as the production environment, but is intended for development and testing purposes.

You can use it to try out the Documenso platform and its features before committing to a paid plan.

## How to Use the Demo Environment

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<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Navigate to the staging environment

    Go to the [staging environment](https://stg-app.documenso.com).

  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Create an account

    You need to create a new account for the demo environment. You can't use your production account.

  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Pick a paid plan

    Choose the appropriate plan for your needs.

    You can also use the free plan but it's limited to 5 documents per month and up to 10 recipients per document.

    Whatever plan you choose, you can upgrade later.

  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Use a test card

    To upgrade to a paid plan, you can use a test card. Example:

    ```
    Card number: 4242 4242 4242 4242
    Expiry date: 02/2030 (or any valid future date)
    CVV: 123
    ```

  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Use the platform

    You can then try out the platform and its features.

  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Issues, questions and feedback

    If you have any issues, questions or feedback, please reach out to us on the [Documenso Discord](https://documen.so/discord) or [GitHub](https://github.com/documenso/documenso/issues).

  </Step>
</Steps>