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

# Environments

> [!WARNING]
>
> Method Elements will no longer be supported or maintained beginning December
> 31st, 2025. We recommend using [Method Opal](https://docs.methodfi.com/opal/overview.md) for all new
> integrations. If you are currently using Elements, please reach out to your
> CSM to discuss your migration options.

Elements are available in each of our three [Environments](https://docs.methodfi.com/reference/environments.md):

```
https://elements.dev.methodfi.com (Development)
https://elements.sandbox.methodfi.com (Sandbox)
https://elements.production.methodfi.com (Production)
```

## Considerations for Connect

When using the [Connect Element](https://docs.methodfi.com/elements/connect/overview.md), there are a few
things to keep in mind related to the different environments.

### Development Environment

In dev, you can use the following phone numbers to ensure your entity gets verified:

```bash theme={null}
Phone        | Required Fields
------------------------------
+15121231111 | Name, Phone
+15121231112 | Name, Phone, DOB (Date of Birth)
+15121231113 | Name, Phone, DOB (Date of Birth), Address
```

You can either pass in the required fields on token creation or during the Connect session.

**Note**: If you do not use one of the above phone numbers, your dev entities will not be verified.


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